Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure release schedule - When will episode 2 be on Netflix?

Netflix has finally given some insight into when Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure episode 2 will arrive – and it's not great news for fans.

The all new series, is the long-awaited adaptation of Part 7 of Hirohiko Araki's beloved manga series.

Fans were delighted to delve back into the adventure, which follows Johnny Joestar, a former jockey who lost the use of his legs in a freak accident, as he heads on a cross-continental horse race in the hopes of winning a monumental grand prize.

But, with just one episode being released, everyone has been are wondering when we might get to see more. Here's what we know so far.

When will Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure episode 2 be released?

Netflix has confirmed that Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stage 2 (including episode 2) will be released in autumn 2026 – meaning fans have got a months long wait on their hands. We don't have a specific release date just yet.

The streamer released a statement, addressing fans' questions about the schedule, and confirming this has been the plan from the beginning.

The statement reads: "Thank you for all the incredible support for STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. 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 cour (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."

How many episodes will there be in Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?

Again, it's a bit up in the air, as Netflix hasn't confirmed how many episodes there will be.

Previous seasons of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure have ranged between 26and 48 episodes – however, the last three seasons all consisted of either 38 or 39 episodes, so that seems a likely estimate for now until we have more solid information.

Who is in the cast for Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?

The cast for Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is:

• Daman Mills as Johnny Joestar
• Kaiji Tang as Gyro Zeppeli
• Damien Haas as Diego Brando
• Frankie Kevich as Lucy Steel
• Jamieson Price as Steven Steel
• Alejandro Antonio Ruiz as Sandman
• Cedric Williams as Pocoloco

What is the plot of Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?

Netflix's synopsis for the show reads: "It’s 1890, in America, the Steel Ball Run — the first horse racing championship across the North American continent — was about to begin. Spanning around 4,000 miles, the race offered 50 million dollars as the winning prize. Johnny Joestar, once being hailed as a genius jockey, is now paralysed and lost in despair.

"He finds hope in the mysterious phenomena caused by Gyro Zeppeli, an outlaw aiming to win the race, and determines to participate in the Steel Ball Run Race. Each having their own goal in mind, the two form an alliance and set foot upon the gruelling adventure and race."

Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure episode 1 is available to stream on Netflix now.

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