One Piece Elbaph Arc release schedule: episode 1168 and 1169 release dates on Netflix and Crunchyroll
Set sail for uncharted waters with our One Piece Elbaph Arc release schedule
One Piece is seemingly going full steam ahead with the Elbaph Arc, sidestepping the expected break and, instead, releasing new episodes for the next few months.
Exciting, right? If you're like us, you'll be desperate to discover the One Piece episode 1169 release date. Below, we have that, plus the US and UK streaming time on Netflix and Crunchyroll below, including those who are a week behind on the former.
For more, check out our guide on how to watch One Piece in order and our One Piece filler list.
One Piece episode 1169 release date and streaming time
One Piece episode 1169 releases on Crunchyroll on July 5 at 7:15 AM Pacific/10:15 AM Eastern. That's 3:15 PM BST in the UK.
Those on Netflix are still waiting for episode 1168 which drops on July 4. Episode 1169 will then release on July 11.
One Piece Elbaph Arc release schedule: when are new episodes out?
New One Piece episodes will release every Sunday on Crunchyroll, then the following Saturday on Netflix.
One Piece, though, is slowing down considerably in 2026. It's reverting to a schedule of 26 episodes per year, down from the usual total of around 40 or 50 episodes.
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That move has been done to allow the manga further time to stretch ahead, as well as fix any pacing issues.
The current One Piece Elbaph Arc release schedule is as follows:
- One Piece episode 1156: April 5, 2026 (Crunchyroll)/April 11, 2026 (Netflix) - out now!
- One Piece episode 1157: April 12, 2026 (Crunchyroll)/April 18, 2026 (Netflix) - out now!
- One Piece episode 1158: April 19, 2026 (Crunchyroll)/April 25, 2026 (Netflix) - out now!
- One Piece episode 1159: April 26, 2026 (Crunchyroll)/May 2, 2026 (Netflix) - out now!
- One Piece episode 1160: May 3, 2026 (Crunchyroll)/May 9, 2026 (Netflix) - out now!
- One Piece episode 1161: May 10, 2026 (Crunchyroll)/May 16, 2026 (Netflix) - out now!
- One Piece episode 1162: May 17, 2026 (Crunchyroll)/May 23, 2026 (Netflix) - out now!
- One Piece episode 1163: May 24, 2026 (Crunchyroll)/May 30, 2026 (Netflix) - out now!
- One Piece episode 1164: May 31, 2026 (Crunchyroll)/June 6, 2026 (Netflix) - out now!
- One Piece episode 1165: June 7, 2026 (Crunchyroll)/June 13, 2026 (Netflix) - out now!
- One Piece episode 1166: June 14, 2026 (Crunchyroll)/June 20, 2026 (Netflix) - out now!
- One Piece episode 1167: June 21, 2026 (Crunchyroll)/June 27, 2026 (Netflix) - out now!
- One Piece episode 1168: June 28, 2026 (Crunchyroll)/July 4 2026 (Netflix)
- One Piece episode 1169: July 5, 2026 (Crunchyroll)/July 11, 2026 (Netflix)
Where to watch One Piece
One Piece is available to watch on Crunchyroll in the following regions (as long as you're a paid subscriber): North America, Central America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
For those who aren't in those territories or don't have a Crunchyroll membership, the Elbaph Arc will be available to watch (on a slight delay) on Netflix.
One Piece Elbaph Arc episode count
The One Piece Elbaph Arc is set to consist of 26 episodes, split into two parts (or cours) of 13 episodes each. That means the anime will soon be creeping up towards the 1200 episodes mark in 2027 and beyond. 13 episodes have aired on Crunchyroll to date.
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