Fans have been eagerly awaiting the 2026 anime release of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run for years, but the rollout by Netflix has been a major letdown. Concerns grew that it would follow the same slow release schedule as Stone Ocean, which would hurt excitement, and unfortunately, the current schedule is even more disorganized. The wait for Part 7 is now significantly longer than originally anticipated.
How The Streaming Giant Disrupted Part 7’s Release Schedule
The first episode of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7 came out on March 19, 2026, and was a huge hit with fans worldwide. Everyone was excited for the next episode on March 26, but instead of episode two, viewers were met with unexpected confusion and more chaos.
Netflix disappointed fans by announcing that the next episode of Part 7 wouldn’t be released next week. This has left the future of the JoJo anime uncertain and fans are confused about what’s coming next. The release schedule is now disrupted, and it’s unclear when Steel Ball Run will return. However, a recent preview at Anime Japan 2026 offered a small glimpse of what might happen next.
AnimeJapan 2026 Announces A Major Steel Ball Run Hiatus
AnimeJapan 2026 generated a lot of excitement for many shows, including JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Fans were particularly eager for news about the next part of the series and hoped to learn why Part 7 had such an unusual release pattern. While David Studio didn’t officially announce the future release schedule, they did offer some hints about what to anticipate.
A brief preview of the second part of Steel Ball Run was shown, and it’s now confirmed to be released sometime in 2026. This means a significant delay, likely around three to four months between releases, mirroring the pattern used for Stone Ocean. As a result, fans may not see the next episodes until Summer 2026. This news has been frustrating for viewers, who were expecting a weekly release schedule. The current release strategy for Steel Ball Run seems to be even more unpopular than the batch releases used for Stone Ocean, leaving many disappointed.
Assessing The Possibility Of Future Breaks Between Race Stages
Although Netflix hasn’t officially announced its release plan for future episodes of Steel Ball Run, things are becoming clearer. It appears Netflix will release episodes in stages, rather than all at once or weekly. This is likely tied to the nine stages of the horse race in Part 7, as Netflix has already labeled the first episode as “Stage 1” on its platform.
The latest preview also revealed that Stage 2 of the Steel Ball Run race will be released in 2026. This suggests the entire part could be split into nine releases, with significant breaks between each stage. We’ll have a clearer picture of how long those breaks will be once the Stage 2 release date is announced. While the delays are frustrating for fans eager to see Steel Ball Run adapted, hopefully the wait won’t be too lengthy.
Jojo: Steel Ball Run is available to stream on Netflix.
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2026-03-31 04:34