One Piece Movie 1: The Great Gold Pirate Episode 1 May 2026
: A standalone "filler" story that does not affect the main plot but features the core early crew: Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Usopp.
The title appears to be a mix of two separate entries. "The Great Gold Pirate" (also known as One Piece: The Movie ) is the franchise's first theatrical film, while "Episode 1" refers to the series premiere, I'm Luffy! The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King! . One Piece: The Movie (2000)
While both feature Luffy's early adventures, they are distinct productions: One Piece Movie 1: The Great Gold Pirate Episode 1
Released on , this 51-minute film was the first big-screen outing for the Straw Hats.
: The official start of the TV series where Luffy meets Coby and Alvida. : A standalone "filler" story that does not
: The crew is robbed of their treasure and meets a young boy named Tobio, who is obsessed with finding the legendary hoard of the "Great Gold Pirate" Woonan. They must face El Drago, a villain with the Scream-Scream Fruit powers who is also hunting the gold.
If you are looking for more recent "Gold" content, you might be thinking of , which is a 120-minute feature involving a high-stakes heist on a massive casino ship called Gran Tesoro. The Man Who Will Become the Pirate King
: It is the only One Piece film to use traditional cel animation , giving it a distinct retro look compared to the modern series. Relationship to "Episode 1"