Steel Ball Run Anime Release Schedule (JoJo Part 7): Netflix Premiere & Episode Rollout Updates
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: STEEL BALL RUN Release Schedule — Premiere Date and Episode Rollout
Last updated: February 10, 2026
Netflix has officially set the starting line for STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Below is the confirmed premiere date, what “1st STAGE” means, and what we still don’t know about the rest of the episode rollout.
Quick schedule snapshot (confirmed)
| Item | What’s confirmed |
|---|---|
| Platform | Netflix (worldwide) |
| Premiere date | March 19, 2026 |
| Premiere format | “1st STAGE” (1 episode), special 47-minute runtime |
| Episode rollout after “1st STAGE” | Not officially announced yet |
| Total episode count | Not officially announced yet |
What’s confirmed (official): March 19, 2026 starts the race
Official JoJo/Netflix communications confirm that STEEL BALL RUN begins on March 19, 2026 on Netflix, and the kickoff is a single 47-minute special labeled “1st STAGE”.
The key phrase to remember is “1st STAGE (1 episode: 47 mins).” That wording clearly confirms the format of day one, but it does not (yet) provide dates for the rest of the season.
Episode rollout: what’s still TBD (and why fans are watching “1st STAGE” closely)
As of today, the only dated entry is the premiere special. Netflix and the official JoJo channels have not published:
- a weekly release calendar (Episode 2 date, Episode 3 date, etc.)
- a batch/parts plan (e.g., Part 1 drop, Part 2 drop)
- a total episode count
The “stage” wording is a little tricky because it can mean two different things:
- Story meaning: the Steel Ball Run race itself has stages/checkpoints, so “1st STAGE” can simply describe the story arc covered by the premiere.
- Release meaning: some fans read “1st STAGE” as a sign of future “stages” as separate release drops (but this has not been confirmed).
Until an official rollout post appears, the safest, most accurate wording is: “Only the March 19 premiere special is confirmed; everything after that is TBA.”
What Reddit Theories Say About the Episode Rollout
Reddit is split into two big camps: people hoping the 47-minute premiere is a “TV-style” hook that leads into weekly drops, and people bracing for a Netflix-style batch strategy. The key point: none of these theories are official—just fan pattern-reading.
STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure | Official Trailer | Netflix (Reddit thread)
Steel Ball Run - Release Schedule (Reddit thread)
Official trailer (YouTube)
If you’re tracking rollout updates, trailer descriptions sometimes get updated with fresh details (episode format, timing, region notes). It’s worth checking back occasionally.
FAQ
When is the STEEL BALL RUN premiere date?
March 19, 2026 on Netflix, beginning with a special 47-minute “1st STAGE” episode.
Will episodes release weekly or in batches?
Netflix has not officially confirmed the rollout plan for Episode 2 and beyond yet. Until an official schedule is posted, treat any “weekly vs batch” claims as speculation.
What does “1st STAGE” mean?
Official wording describes the premiere as “1st STAGE (1 episode: 47 mins).” Fans debate whether “stage” is purely story-related (the first leg of the race) or a hint at staged release drops. No official clarification has been posted yet.
Where will the most reliable rollout updates appear first?
The safest places are the official STEEL BALL RUN website, the JoJo Portal news page, and Netflix’s title page. Social posts from the official JoJo anime and Netflix Anime accounts usually echo those updates quickly.