Steel Ball Run Part 2 Premieres September 25 on Netflix

The second stage of 'STEEL BALL RUN,' part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, will premiere on Netflix on September 25, 2026, with weekly episode drops. The newly released trailer showcases Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli navigating the perilous 750-mile race, facing extreme environmental challenges such as sandstorms and collapsing terrain, alongside confrontations with rival Stand users and new characters like Mountain Tim, Hot Pants, and the antagonist Funny Valentine. This installment promises a darker and more complex narrative arc within Hirohiko Araki's saga.

Netflix will release a block of 11 episodes every Friday, catering to fan demand for consistent content. The animation production continues under David Production, with Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi serving as co-directors. Toshiyuki Kato is the series director, and Yasuko Kobayashi is the veteran script supervisor, ensuring continuity in the adaptation's quality and style. This continuation highlights the franchise's significant global popularity and its continued momentum in the anime industry.

The announcement was made during Warner Bros. Japan's Anime Expo 2026 panel, emphasizing the production's commitment to a faithful adaptation while delivering cinematic spectacle. The trailer itself reveals the escalating stakes of the race, transforming from a cross-country challenge into a battle for survival against formidable opponents and intricate political machinations orchestrated by Funny Valentine. The visual presentation aims to capture the unique artistic style and intense action sequences characteristic of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series.