Two New Films Announced at One Piece Day '26: God Valley and Baad
The One Piece Day '26 event made its mark with a big surprise for fans: the franchise announced two new anime films at once. One Piece Film God Valley will be released in summer 2027, and One Piece Film Baad in 2029. The announcement was confirmed by Anime News Network, while a comprehensive summary of the event was published on Anime Corner.
The name God Valley is no stranger to manga readers. This island is home to the God Valley Incident, one of the greatest mysteries in the One Piece universe. In that incident, the Rocks Pirates faced off against Pirate King Roger and Marine Hero Garp; moreover, baby Shanks is known to have been found in a treasure chest on this island. The possibility that this past story, which Eiichiro Oda has revealed piece by piece in the manga, will be explored in depth in a feature film has fans very excited. The plot of the production has not yet been officially announced, but God Valley's past is already one of the most talked-about topics.
Within the scope of One Piece Day '26, not only films but also new announcements about the anime series, games, attractions, live performances, and photo galleries were shared. In Anime Corner's summary, it is stated that the event turned into a 'One Piece feast' with all these headings. For Toei Animation and Shueisha, this event once again showed that the series is not limited to manga and anime, but continues to grow as a global brand.
One Piece became one of the best-selling series of all time with the manga Eiichiro Oda started in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997. The anime produced by Toei Animation, which has been airing since 1999, continues without interruption. The series' past films have also achieved great success at the box office; especially the 2022 One Piece Film Red proved the series' cinematic power by earning record revenue worldwide. God Valley and Baad are expected to continue this legacy.
The official announcement has not yet shared details such as the director, screenwriter, and voice cast. In the coming months, the first teaser visuals and trailers are expected to arrive, and projects related to the film are expected to be discussed until 2027. Especially considering the story weight of God Valley, it is certain that these two productions herald a new era in the One Piece cinematic universe.
