Netflix Confirms Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run Part 2 Release Date

On March 19, Netflix premiered the first "stage" or batch of episodes for the seventh part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, titled Steel Ball Run. However, since its debut, fans of Hirohiko Araki's work have expressed considerable frustration with Netflix. The platform had not informed viewers when the subsequent episodes would be added or what their release format would be. As a result, the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure community—and even some brands on social media—insisted that Netflix announce the release date for the second part of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run.

When will the second part of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run premiere on Netflix?

The community's persistent pressure has yielded results. Netflix has finally confirmed that the second "stage" or set of episodes for Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run will be released sometime in the third quarter of 2026. Once this second part premieres, the remaining episodes will be added to the platform on a weekly basis.

This announcement was accompanied by the following statement:

"Thanks for the incredible support for 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run'. The series is currently in production and will be available for everyone's enjoyment. We are planning a split-format release for the entirety of the episodes. The next part will begin airing in autumn 2026 on Netflix, with a new episode premiering 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 lot to everyone involved in the preparation. We appreciate your patience and continued support as we work to bring you the next part."

The declaration specifies that Steel Ball Run will be released in a "split-cour" format. This typically means that when JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run returns, it will feature a set of 11 to 13 episodes, followed by a break of approximately three months before resuming with the next batch of episodes.

What is the story of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run?

Set in the American Old West, the world's most extensive race is about to begin. Thousands of competitors gather in San Diego to cover a distance of over six thousand kilometers, vying for a grand prize of fifty million dollars. As the era of horse racing draws to a close, contestants are permitted to use any type of vehicle they desire. Participants will endure grueling conditions, traveling up to one hundred kilometers daily through unexplored badlands. The Steel Ball Run race is truly an unparalleled event.

The narrative of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run centers on a young Johnny Joestar, a former jockey who is now paralyzed. Johnny arrives in San Diego to witness the commencement of the race. There, he encounters Gyro Zeppeli, a racer who carries two steel balls at his waist instead of a pistol.

Johnny observes Gyro employing one of his steel balls to unleash an extraordinary power, compelling a man to inadvertently shoot himself during a duel. Amidst the unfolding action, Johnny accidentally touches the steel ball and experiences a surge of power through his legs, enabling him to stand for the first time in two years. Driven by the promise of uncovering the secret behind the steel balls, Johnny decides to enter the race. Thus begins his peculiar — or "bizarre" in the English sense — adventure across North America in the Steel Ball Run race.