‘STEEL BALL RUN Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure’ 2nd Stage Will Premiere on Netflix This September

With weekly episodes.

by · Hypebeast

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Summary

The 'STEEL BALL RUN' 2nd Stage trailer previews Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli’s survival across brutal desert terrain. Netflix confirms weekly episode drops, beginning September 25, 2026. David Production leads animation, with 'JoJo' series veterans directing and supervising.

The trailer for STEEL BALL RUN‘s 2nd Stage wastes no time in raising the adrenaline for the upcoming installment of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7. What begins as a grueling 750‑mile crossing morphs into a survival gauntlet, with Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli battling sandstorms, collapsing cliffs, and rival Stand users who turn the competition into all‑out warfare. The preview doesn’t shy away from introducing key new players either — Mountain Tim rides in with his cowboy flair, Hot Pants emerges shrouded in mystery, and Funny Valentine looms as the political mastermind pulling strings behind the race. The combination of high‑stakes action and eccentric character reveals sets the stage for a darker, more complex arc in Hirohiko Araki’s saga.

Netflix has confirmed that fan demand for weekly episodes will be met with a split‑cours block of 11 episodes released every Friday, beginning September 25, 2026. The production remains in the hands of David Production, with co‑directors Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi working alongside series director Toshiyuki Kato and veteran script supervisor Yasuko Kobayashi. Announced during Warner Bros. Japan’s Anime Expo 2026 panel, the continuation underscores the franchise’s global momentum, promising faithful adaptation paired with cinematic spectacle.

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