The wait is almost over! One of the most acclaimed works in the history of manga finally makes the leap to the small screen. J.oJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, the seventh part of the epic saga created by Hirohiko Araki, arrives on Netflix this Thursday, March 19 and has a confirmed release time.
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1st STAGE (1 episode, special 47 minutes)
On March 19, 2026, worldwide exclusive advance distribution will be decided on Netflix! !
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After a five-year hiatus since the end of Stone Ocean, Hirohiko Araki’s masterpiece returns to redefine the Stand universe. Set in an alternative 1890, This installment works as a total reboot of the franchiseallowing both long-time fans and new viewers to immerse themselves in the journey of Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli through the United States.
The expectation is maximum: critics already catalog the adaptation of «a shonen masterpiece» as one of the anime events of the year, thanks to a narrative that combines the brutality of the Old West with the tactical ingenuity that only the Joestar family can offer.
As we mentioned at the beginning, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will premiere on Netflix this Thursday, March 19. This date marks the beginning of the «1st STAGE»the first arc of this ambitious adaptation that takes us to the end of the 19th century.
— «JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure» animation series official (@anime_jojo) March 17, 2026
Unlike the previous parts, This installment works as a spiritual reboothence It is the perfect opportunity for new viewers to join the JoJo phenomenon without having to have seen the previous six seasons.
What time does JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run premiere on Netflix? Premiere schedules by country this Thursday, March 19
To ensure a fair launch, Netflix will premiere Steel Ball Run worldwide at 12:00 AM (PT). The debut will be in style with a 47-minute extended special episode. here you go the breakdown of official schedules by country so you don’t miss anything from the launch:
STEEL BALL RUN EPISODE 1 GLOBAL EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE TIMINGS
Date : March 19, 2026
– Los Angeles (PDT): 12:00 AM (Midnight)
– Mexico City (CST): 1:00 AM
– Chicago (CDT): 2:00 AM
– New York / Toronto (EDT): 3:00 AM
– Sao Paulo (BRT): 4:00 AM
– London / UTC (GMT): 7:00 AM
– Paris /… pic.twitter.com/H93gCXzZM3— Saif and Viatrent2x (@Saif_Viatrent) March 17, 2026
- USA: 12:00 AM (PT) / 3:00 AM (ET).
- Mexico (CDMX), Nicaragua and Guatemala: 1:00 AM
- Venezuela, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic: 3:00 AM
- Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay: 4:00 AM
- Spain (Peninsula): 8:00 AM
How many episodes will JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run have?
Although Netflix and David Production have maintained a certain secrecy about the final figure, The length of the original manga suggests that this will be one of the longest parts to date. It is estimated that The complete season will have between 40 and 50 episodes, divided into several cours or broadcast blocks. This long format, similar or superior to Stardust Crusaders (48+ episodes)it is because Steel Ball Run is the second longest manga in the franchise (the longest being «JoJolion – Part 8).

One of the biggest unknowns is the distribution format. After the controversial reception of the «tandas» system in Stone Ocean, There are strong reports indicating that Netflix could opt for a weekly premiere to maintain the community’s hypealthough This will be officially confirmed once the first episode is available on the platform.
What is JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run about?
Set in a reimagined Wild West, The plot follows Johnny Joestar, a former prodigy jockey who became a paraplegic after a tragic incident.. His life changes when he meets the enigmatic Gyro Zeppelia warrior who uses mysterious steel spheres with a rotating technique capable of making Johnny momentarily regain movement in his legs.
Driven by the hope of walking again and the desire for redemption, Johnny joins Gyro in the Steel Ball Run: an unprecedented horse race that crosses the entire United States, from San Diego to New York.

Con a prize of 50 million dollars at stakethe protagonists will have to face not only relentless riders like the charismatic Diego Brandobut also uncover a political conspiracy involving sacred relics and stand battles more creative than ever.



