The end of One Piece has been one of the biggest questions in the anime and manga community for years, but Eiichiro Oda has now given fans a major update about the series’ timeline. During One Piece Day on August 23, 2026, the creator confirmed that the manga will continue for longer than four more years, suggesting that the final chapter is still much farther away than many fans expected.
Although Oda has previously stated that One Piece has entered its final saga, the story still has several major mysteries left to explore. The announcement of upcoming projects, especially the 2029 movie One Piece Film: BAAD, indicates that the world of One Piece will continue expanding well into the next decade.
With the Elbaf arc currently progressing and several major storylines still unresolved, fans now believe the manga could continue until at least 2030 or beyond.
Oda’s One Piece Ending Update Confirms More Years of Manga Ahead
The latest information came during One Piece Day 2026, an annual event celebrating Eiichiro Oda’s legendary manga series. Oda confirmed that One Piece will run for more than four additional years, pushing the expected conclusion further into the future.
The update also arrived alongside announcements for two major movie projects. The first is One Piece Film: God Valley, scheduled for release in summer 2027, which will adapt the famous God Valley Incident from the manga.
The second project, One Piece Film: BAAD, is planned for 2029 and has attracted significant attention because of Oda’s direct involvement. Unlike God Valley, which adapts existing manga material, BAAD appears to be an original story created to expand the One Piece universe.
Oda’s involvement in the movie is considered much deeper than his previous contributions to franchise films, with the creator reportedly designing the movie’s title poster himself.
One Piece Film: BAAD Suggests the Manga Ending Is Still Years Away
The announcement of One Piece Film: BAAD has become one of the biggest reasons fans believe the manga will not conclude anytime soon. Since the movie is scheduled for 2029, it would be unlikely for the manga to end before the project arrives.
While this confirms that One Piece will continue beyond 2030, many fans believe the series could last even longer. The story still needs to address several massive plot points, including the Void Century, the final war, Laugh Tale and the truth behind the One Piece treasure.
The upcoming movie is also being viewed as potentially the first major canon side story created directly by Oda. Unlike traditional One Piece movies, which are often separate adventures, Film: BAAD could introduce important lore connected to the main storyline.
Why One Piece May Not Finish Until 2032 or Later
For years, Oda’s previous comments about ending One Piece within five years have sparked discussion among fans. His editor Naito previously addressed the timeline during an interview with Oricon, explaining his belief that Oda could complete the story if he committed to that schedule.
“Honestly, when I heard Mr. Oda’s plans for the future, I couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Will this be finished in five years?’ But if Mr. Oda said it would be five years, I think he would finish it in exactly five years,”
Naito said.
However, the manga’s current direction suggests that timeline has changed. Oda has taken more breaks in recent years due to his involvement with projects like upcoming movies and the One Piece live-action adaptation.
With major arcs still remaining and Oda continuing to expand the world’s mythology, many believe the realistic ending window could be around 2032 or 2033 rather than the previously expected timeframe.
For now, One Piece fans can look forward to several more years of adventures as Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates move closer toward uncovering the greatest mystery in the series.
| Started | October 22, 1997 |
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| Publisher | Shueisha |
| Author | Eiichiro Oda |
