Netflix has confirmed that JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will premiere worldwide in 2026, marking the next chapter in the legendary franchise created by Hirohiko Araki . The information was updated by Variety after the official reveal made on JoJo's X profile (formerly Twitter).
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The streaming platform will not only broadcast the series worldwide, but has also launched a dedicated page for the title. Additionally, a global broadcast event has been scheduled for September 23rd, promising news and more details about the production.
Heavyweight team returns to production
David Production , responsible for all previous JoJo's Bizarre Adventure adaptations, returns to animate. Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi are directing, while Toshiyuki Kato serves as series director. According to Kimura, Steel Ball Run will feature characters competing in a grand competition, where each stakes their faith. He stated that the entire team is committed to delivering a thrilling work that is faithful to the spirit of the manga.
The Wildest Race in the Wild West
Adapting the seventh installment of the manga, Steel Ball Run takes the plot to 19th-century America. The story follows Johnny Joestar, a former jockey who lost the use of his legs but briefly regains the ability to walk after witnessing the mysterious power of Gyro Zeppeli. Motivated by this phenomenon, Johnny decides to participate in the race that crosses the country, beginning a journey filled with bizarre battles and memorable characters.
Finally, fan anticipation grows every day, as Steel Ball Run is considered one of the franchise's most popular and acclaimed arcs. Thus, the 2026 premiere promises to become one of the biggest anime events of the decade.
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Source: Official X
