Netflix has announced a two-part animated film adaptation of One Piece, the popular manga series created by Eiichirō Oda. The films, titled Lego One Piece, are set to release on September 29 and will be produced by Atomic Cartoons, with Tom Hyndman overseeing and signing the script. These films will retell the events of the first two seasons of the live-action One Piece series, which has been in production since 2023 and is also based on Oda’s original manga. The animated films will include the voice of Usopp, a character from the main crew of the protagonist, Luffy. They will also embrace the slightly quirky and self-referential style that is typical of Lego productions, often blending humor and pop culture references in a playful way. This approach is consistent with other Lego-themed media, which often highlight the brand’s signature creativity and fun. The partnership between Lego and Netflix began with the release of the live-action One Piece series, which sparked interest in the franchise and led to the sale of several Lego building sets by the company. These sets allowed fans to recreate scenes and characters from the show, adding a tactile element to their engagement with the story. The new films aim to expand this connection by bringing the world of One Piece to a wider audience through animation. This collaboration marks a significant step in blending animated storytelling with Lego’s iconic building blocks. The films are expected to appeal to both long-time fans of One Piece and newcomers who enjoy the Lego brand’s unique style of entertainment. With the release date approaching, anticipation is growing for how the films will translate the epic adventures of One Piece into a new and engaging format.