The live-action One Piece has finally arrived on Netflix after years of waiting. While we didn't know how Netflix was somehow going to adapt the beloved anime originally, the series finally premiered on August 31, 2023. After fans anxiously (and some confidently) waited for the new One Piece series to drop, Netflix delivered the show to viewers.
Featuring killer fight scenes almost reminiscent of Henry Cavill in The Witcher and a story unlike any other manga out there, the One Piece live-action series was a great adaptation. In my mind, it is undoubtedly going to receive a Season 2 considering how popular it has become on both social media and on the platform.
Unfortunately, there are only eight episodes of One Piece, and if you're like me, you binged them quickly. So now, you're wondering where to go and what to watch next. Well, look no further, because we have eight shows on here that you might want to check out if you're looking for something after One Piece.
This miniseries, featuring Elijah Wood, Toby Regbo, Donald Sutherland, and more, is one of the best adaptations of Treasure Island. The two-part miniseries is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Louis Stevenson. It follows a young Jim Hawkins as he discovers a map that leads to a legendary island owned by Captain Flint, and he decides to make it his mission to find it.
One Piece's central premise is the same. Monkey D. Luffy wants to be King of the Pirates, and he takes it upon himself to find the legendary One Piece, a treasure unlike any other. Treasure Island is a little more of your typical pirate-treasure story, between good pirates and evil pirates, but if you like the premise of One Piece, this is a quick and easy miniseries that can be watched in an afternoon.
Next up on this list is Shadow and Bone, another Netflix adaptation, this time based on the book series of the same name by Leigh Bardugo. The series mainly follows Alina Skarkov, a young woman who discovers she has game-changing powers that can save their world.
I know, I already put an adaptation of Treasure Island on here, but I need to add Treasure Planet, too. This underrated Disney film from the early 2000s follows Jim Hawkins. When he receives a map from a dying pirate, he takes it upon himself to travel into outer space to find Treasure Planet, where this supposed treasure that could potentially change his life forever is.
The movie has the same premise as the first Treasure Island on this list and One Piece, but the take of it happening literally in outer space makes it much more enjoyable. Not only that, but this is one of Joseph-Gordon Levitt's best movies, hands down. He voices Jim Hawkins so well, and he's the perfect person to follow on this action-packed quest.
Demon Slayer is a part of the shonen genre of anime, the same genre that One Piece is, which follows main characters usually on a long journey in a world that is overtaken by supernatural powers. Tanjiro is arguably one of the most likable anime protagonists ever, and he could compete with Luffy for that title. Season 3 of Demon Slayer has only made the show better, so you have to check it out.
In Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean movies, we mainly follow Captain Jack Sparrow, an eccentric pirate and captain of The Black Pearl, on the crazy adventures he goes on while sailing the seas, facing dangerous enemies that turn his life upside down.
Max has some incredible original shows, and Our Flag Means Death ranks among the top. This series, loosely based on the life of Stede Bonnet, follows the story of a man who leaves his entire life behind to become a pirate, captain a ship of his own, and fall into hilarious life-threatening situations that he and his crew somehow have to survive.
This series is so out there and crazy, but it's incredibly fun at the same time. Not only is it an excellent series for LGBTQ+ representation, but it almost feels like an homage to the tall tales of being a pirate, delivering it hysterically. If you love the comedy of One Piece, you'll likely love Our Flag Means Death.
Oh, you knew I was going to put this on here. The One Piece anime, which has been running since the late 1990s, follows the story of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew of Straw Hat Pirates as they look to accomplish their dreams on the sea, with Luffy striving to become King of the Pirates.
Yes, I am serious when I say this show has been ongoing since the late 1990s. It has 1000+ episodes. It's going to take a long time for you to catch up. But I think it's time well spent. Will you be able to leave your couch for a year? Probably not, but at least you'll be all caught up in Luffy's current adventures. It's one of the best anime to start on if you're up for the long haul.
While I'm sure it will be a while before we see a possible One Piece Season 2, you can check out plenty of shows to fill that void. Now, if you don't mind me, I will be re-watching Netflix's One Piece again.
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Film adaptations of video games are not unusual, with the latest being Sony's Uncharted. Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg star as Nathan Drake and Victor Sullivan (or Sully), working together to find Magellan's lost treasure. This treasure hunt film has all the action and fun in the world, enough to overcome the underwhelming story.
Uncharted brings the best of the treasure hunt, from entertaining action to adventurous heists. Nothing is more fun than solving puzzles and searching for lost gems, and many other action-adventure films radiate similar aspects of Uncharted. Some even serve as an influence of the recently released movie.
Like Uncharted, Tomb Raider is also a film adaptation of a video game franchise, a common trend with video games. Lara shares Nathan's distinct qualities, such as solving puzzles, being ambitious adventurers, and knowing how to kick butt. Tomb Raider is the perfect film that delivers the same aura as Uncharted and caters well to those who love video games that turn into action-packed movies.
A common trope of treasure quests includes finding long-lost ships, which serves as a plot device in Uncharted. Of course, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl takes things up a notch with pirates and the search for the dead man's chest.
The Curse of the Black Pearl emulates many distinct features of Uncharted with the incredible fight sequences and fun voyage. This fantasy adventure film delivers on humor and spectacle, making itself a fun ride for viewers to watch. Furthermore, many people cannot get enough of the charisma of Captain Jack Sparrow, one of Johnny Depp's best roles.
Looking for lost ships is a common theme in many films, including 2005's Sahara, starring Matthew McConaughey and Penlope Cruz. The movie follows two adventurers who seek to find the "Ship of Death," with possibilities of finding hidden treasure. A scientist joins them, warning of a deadly plague that they must stop from spreading.
Sahara echoes the typical characteristics of the entertaining voyages in Uncharted, from the amusing exploit to the lively dynamic between the trio. This treasure hunt film is not perfect, but the lackluster plot does not minimize the immense entertainment value.
Some of the best features of perilous journeys involve ancient and rich cultures and scary entities. The 1999 film The Mummy does just that, encountering mummies, pyramids, and treasures of gold. However, a librarian, her brother, and an American mercenary confront a reincarnated Egyptian priest who seeks to resurrect his long-lost lover.
Uncharted's Nathan radiates the charm and exploration-loving spirit of The Mummy's Rick O'Connell. Furthermore, The Mummy delivers action-packed sequences, incredible visual effects, and humor. Without a doubt, The Mummy is an enjoyable and thrilling cinematic experience in which people can overlook the flawed story.
Moviegoers love the entertainment value of treasure hunt films, but many will proclaim Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark as the best of them all. In this film, American archaeologist Indiana Jones must venture to find a religious relic before the Nazis get their hands on it for world domination.
This action-adventure is a roller coaster escapist, enhanced by the sublime treasure hunt story and magnetic appeal of Indiana Jones, who Nathan emulates a similar vivacity. Of course, Raiders of the Lost Ark changed the scope of adventure films that many people are familiar with today, even being the influence of the Uncharted video games and subsequent film. Spielberg's movie even incorporates the archeology aspects flawlessly that enhance the treasure hunt's authenticity.
Nathan is not the only adventurer who enjoys what he does. Dora the Explorer is another famous character, building her livelihood in youthful exploration. In Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Dora has grown up, but she must undergo a new experience in high school. However, she ventures to save her parents, who attempt to find a lost city.
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