There are a total of 15 One Piece movies and over 1000 episodes of the anime series. Most of these movies are standalone and have original plots that differ from the anime.
One Piece is one of the most popular manga that has recorded massive success in the last decades. The Japanese manga series, written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, tells the story of a boy called Monkey D Luffy, whose body became rubbery after eating the Devil Fruit. On the quest to become the next Pirate King, Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, hunt for ‘One Piece’, which is the greatest treasure in the world.
One Piece has Been Adapted into Movies and Series
The adventures started in 1997 as the series was aired in manga format. Just two years later, One Piece made the big leap to the screens. It now has more than 1000 chapters which have already been broadcast with 15 complementary movies, alongside 13 special episodes and short films.
It would take so much time to consume 1000 episodes of any TV show, talk less of one that is intertwined between movies, episodes, specials, shorts, and so on. It might seem a daunting task to undertake, but we break down how best to go about it; which episodes or movies to watch, and how to do so to enable better understanding.
The Correct One Piece Movies Watch Order
Like most anime series, One Piece movies have an expanding storyline, with each episode unfolding plots and giving room for new adventures in subsequent episodes. To understand the storyline without missing any plot arc of the story, it is important to watch the movies in chronological order. This will enable you to fully understand all that is going on, as it can appear to be quite confusing at times.
Below is the correct order of the One Piece movies and at what exact moment in the manga episodes it is preferable to watch them.
- Movie 1: One Piece: the movie
- Movie 2: Clockwork Island Adventure
- Movie 3: Chopper’s Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals
- Movie 4: Dead End Adventure
- Movie 5: The Cursed Holy Sword
- Movie 6: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
- Movie 7: The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle
- Movie 8: Episode of Arabasta: The Desert Princess and the Pirates
- Movie 9: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in Winter, Miracle Sakura
- Movie 10: One Piece Film: Strong World
- Movie 11: One Piece 3D: Straw Hat Chase
- Movie 12: One Piece Film: Z
- Movie 13: One Piece Film: Gold
- Movie 14: One Piece Stampede
- Movie 15: One Piece RED
One Piece Movies in Order with Episodes
With over 1000 episodes, it might seem overwhelming to start watching One Piece at any random episode, but to really enjoy the storyline properly, it is recommended that you start at the very beginning and watch One Piece in chronological order.
All of the episodes, alongside the One Piece Movies and TV Specials, are included in this list to provide you with a complete viewing experience.
- One Piece episodes 1-8
- One Piece: Defeat Him! The Pirate Ganzack! OVA (1998)
- One Piece episodes 9-18
- One Piece: The Movie (2020)
- One Piece episodes 19-44
- Episode of Nami: Tears of a Navigator and the Bonds of Friendship Movie (2012)
- One Piece episodes 45-53
- One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure (2001)
- One Piece: Adventure in the Ocean’s Navel TV Special (2000)
- One Piece episodes 54-61
- One Piece: Episode of East Blue: Luffy and his 4 Crewmate’s Big Adventure (2017)
- One Piece Episodes 61-91
- The episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossom Movie (2008)
- Dream Soccer King Short (2002)
- One Piece episodes 92-130
- One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventures Alabasta (2007)
- Chopper’s Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals (2002)
- One Piece episodes 131-138
- One Piece: Dead End Adventure (2003)
- One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword (2004)
- One Piece: Open Upon the Great Sea! A Father’s Huge (2003)
- One Piece: Take Aim! The Pirate Baseball King TV Special (2004)
- One Piece episodes 139-195
- One Piece: Episode of Skypedia TV Special (2018)
- One Piece episodes 196-206
- Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island Movie (2005)
- One Piece episodes 207-219
- Save! The Last Big Stage TV Special (2003)
- One Piece episodes 220-228
- Giant Mecha Soldier of Karakuri Castle Movie (2006)
- One Piece Episode 229-290
- One Piece Episode 293-302
- One Piece episodes 304-312
- The Episode of Merry: Tale of One More Friend TV Special (2013)
- One Piece episodes 291-292
- One Piece episode 303
- One Piece episodes 406-407
- One Piece episodes 313-381
- Romance Dawn Story Movie (2008)
- Romance Dawn Story Moviepisodes 382-384
- Romance Dawn Story Moviepisodes 426-429
- Strong World Episode 0 OVA (2009)
- One Piece: Strong World (2009)
- One Piece 3D: Straw Hat Chase (2011)
- One Piece 3D: Trap Coaster (2011)
- One Piece episodes 385-405
- One Piece episodes 408-425
- One Piece episodes 430-516
- One Piece 3D2Y TV Special (2014)
- One Piece episodes 517-578
- Glorious Island Specials Part 1 and 2 (2012)
- One Piece Film: Z (2012)
- Episode of Luffy: Adventure on Hand Island TV Special (2012)
- Episode of Sabo: The Three Brothers’ Bond – A Miraculous Reunion and an Inherited Will TV Special (2015)
- One Piece: Adventure of Nebulandia TV Special (2015)
- One Piece episodes 579-750
- One Piece Film: Heart of Gold TV Special (2016)
- One Piece Film: Gold (2016)
- One Piece episodes 751-896
- One Piece: Stampede (2019)
- One Piece episodes 897-Current
- One Piece: Red (2022)
NB: If you decide to binge-watch the whole One Piece saga, it would take you close to a month to get it done, as it is one of the longest manga series.
When to Watch One Piece Movies in Order
Although the One Piece movies are not canon, which means you can watch them in any order, the plot unfolds with the right amount of entertainment and also recap some past adventures. Here’s a guide to show you when to watch each of the One Piece movies as it relates to the manga series starting from the very first episode to the latest movie, One Piece: Red.
- Movie 1: One Piece: the movie (After episode 18)
- Movie 2: Clockwork Island Adventure (After episode 52)
- Movie 3: Chopper’s Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals (After episode 102)
- Movie 4: Dead End Adventure (After episode 130)
- Movie 5: The Cursed Holy Sword (After episode 143)
- Movie 6: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (After episode 224)
- Movie 7: The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle (After episode 228)
- Movie 8: Episode of Arabasta: The Desert Princess and the Pirates (Arabasta saga remake)
- Movie 9: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in Winter, Miracle Sakura (Drum Island Arc remake)
- Movie 10: One Piece Film: Strong World (After episode 381)
- Movie 11: One Piece 3D: Straw Hat Chase
- Movie 12: One Piece Film: Z (After episode 573)
- Movie 13: One Piece Film: Gold (After episode 750)
- Movie 14: One Piece Stampede (After Whole Cake Island Arc)
- Movie 15: One Piece RED (after Uta’s Past Arc)