Why February 15 Will Hit Hard for One Piece Fans?

Two One Piece Movies Leaving Netflix in February: What Fans Need to Know

February 15, 2025, will mark a sad day for One Piece fans in the U.S., as two beloved movies are set to leave Netflix. The films, OnePiece Movie: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventures in Alabasta and One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in Winter, Miracle Sakura, retell two of the series’ most emotional and impactful story arcs.

Both films offer condensed versions of the popular Alabasta and Drum Island storylines, with updated animation for a cinematic feel. The Alabasta Arc follows Nefeltari Vivi, a princess who works with the Straw Hat Pirates to save her kingdom. The Drum Island Arc introduces Tony Tony Chopper, the crew’s lovable reindeer doctor, as the Straw Hats help liberate his home from a cruel ruler. These arcs are pivotal moments in the One Piece series, showcasing themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and friendship.

While these films are shorter retellings of their respective arcs, they are a perfect option for fans who want to relive these emotional moments without committing to the original anime’s longer episodes. The Alabasta Arc, for example, spans over 60 anime episodes and 100 manga chapters, while the movie condenses the story into about two hours.

Unfortunately, after February 15, the movies will no longer be available to stream on any U.S. platform, making it difficult for fans to rewatch them. Their removal is especially disappointing for those hoping to revisit these arcs before Netflix releases Season 2 of its live-action adaptation, which will heavily feature the Alabasta storyline.

Despite this setback, there’s still plenty of One Piece content on Netflix. The anime TV series remains available, alongside the anniversary special One Piece Fan Letter. Netflix is also collaborating with Wit Studio (behind Attack on Titan and Spy × Family) to develop a new One Piece anime series. Season 2 of the live-action show is also expected in 2025.

Fans can still enjoy Eiichiro Oda’s manga, available digitally through Viz Media and Manga Plus. Though the loss of these movies is a blow, One Piece enthusiasts have no shortage of adventures to explore across different mediums. So if you haven’t watched these films yet, now’s the time before they’re gone!