Netflix has just provided an update for the next installment of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run. After a well-received first episode, Netflix left JoJo fans in the dark about Steel Ball Run’s second episode or second stage. We now know that the streaming platform is planning to release the next episode in Fall 2026, with following episodes dropping weekly.
After a great first episode, fans were met with radio silence as no new episode aired the following week. There was no update from Netflix either, resulting in fans getting annoyed and spamming the streamer’s social media posts with creepy Johnny Joestar memes. We finally have some clarity about the series’ release schedule.
Steel Ball Run Stage Two Is Coming Fall 2026
In a recently posted tweet, Netflix revealed that the series will move to the regular weekly episode format, rather than longer episodes with more time between them. It’s evident that fans weren’t happy with the previous formula, and it’s good to see that Netflix will move to the regular format after the backlash.
“Thank you for all the incredible support for STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure,” said the tweet. “The series is currently in production and will be available for everyone to enjoy. We are planning a split‑cour release across the entire run of episodes. The next course (2nd STAGE) will begin streaming in fall 2026 on Netflix, with one new episode released each week.
“This release schedule is part of our original plan and reflects the wishes of the production committee. Your passion and enthusiasm mean a great deal to everyone involved in the preparation. We appreciate your patience and continued support as we work to bring you the 2nd STAGE.”
It’s still unclear if this will be the plan for the rest of the series or just the second stage. Fans weren’t too receptive to this update either, as the comments were filled with more Johnny Joestar memes and questions about the rest of the series. It seems even Netflix isn’t sure about the release schedule after that.
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October 6, 2012
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Kazuyuki Okitsu
Jonathan Joestar
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Tomokazu Sugita
Joseph Joestar
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