Netflix has confirmed that JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will have a worldwide premiere in 2026, marking the next chapter in the legendary franchise created by Hirohiko Araki . This information was updated by Variety following the official announcement on the JoJo no X profile (formerly Twitter).
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The streaming platform will not only show the series worldwide, but has also launched a dedicated page for the title. Furthermore, a global broadcast event has been scheduled for September 23rd, promising news and more details about the production.
A top-notch team returns to production
David Production studio , responsible for all previous adaptations of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, returns to animate the series. Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi will direct, while Toshiyuki Kato will serve as series director. According to Kimura, Steel Ball Run will show characters running in a grand competition, where each one bets their beliefs. He stated that the entire team is committed to delivering an exciting work that is faithful to the spirit of the manga.
The most bizarre race in the Old West
Adapting the seventh part of the manga, Steel Ball Run takes the plot to the United States of the 19th century. 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 cross-country race, beginning a journey full of bizarre battles and memorable characters.
Finally, fan anticipation grows daily, as Steel Ball Run is considered one of the most popular and acclaimed arcs in the franchise. Therefore, its premiere in 2026 promises to become one of the biggest anime events of the decade.
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Source: Official X