On November 16th, IGN released a preview of the Funimation English dub for the forthcoming release of One Piece Film Gold. It was announced on October 5, 2016 that Funimation would release the highly anticipated One Piece Film Gold. The movie will have a limited theatrical release in both the United States and Canada from January 10-17, 2017. Ticket sales are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

“Fans have been clamoring for news on ‘One Piece Film: Gold’ and we’re excited to announce that we’ll be bringing this blockbuster movie to U.S. and Canadian audiences,“ said Gen Fukunaga, CEO and President of Funimation. “We’re confident that this film will create a new generation of fans for the franchise as well as grow the audience for its animated series.”

The thirteenth film in the series, One Piece Film Gold has grossed more than US$47 million at the box office making it the most successful One Piece film to date.

One Piece Film: Gold was released in Japanese theaters on July 23. One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda reprised his role as the executive producer of the movie. The film is directed by Hiroaki Miyamoto, who also worked on Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island as the assistant director, and was written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa, who wrote the live action Liar Game: The Final Stage and Liar Game: Reborn films, as well as the live-action Black Butler film. The movie seems is set in the One Piece world’s biggest golden “entertainment city,” the Gran Tesoro. The Gran Tesoro, a giant entertainment city run by Gild Tesoro and his other Tesoro crew members, is also known as an independent state recognized by the World Government.

See the full One Piece Film Gold press release from FUNimation on their website or below:

FLOWER MOUND, TX – October 5, 2016. Anime and “One Piece” fans across North America were thrilled today upon hearing the news that Funimation® Films has acquired the highly-anticipated, Japanese animated film “One Piece Film: Gold” from Toei Animation. The film, from Eiichiro Oda, original creator and executive producer of the “One Piece” anime series, is the 13th film in the franchise and the first since 2012. “One Piece Film: Gold” has been a smash hit in Japan and has grossed more than $47.8 million at the box office – making it the biggest ‘One Piece’ movie ever and the 6th highest grossing film of the year. Funimation Films will distribute the movie in both the U.S. and Canada as a limited theatrical event from January 10 – 17, 2017. Ticket sales will be announced in the coming weeks. “Fans have been clamoring for news on ‘One Piece Film: Gold’ and we’re excited to announce that we’ll be bringing this blockbuster movie to U.S. and Canadian audiences,“ said Gen Fukunaga, CEO and President of Funimation. “We’re confident that this film will create a new generation of fans for the franchise as well as grow the audience for its animated series.” “One Piece Film: Gold” premiered this past summer in Japan on July 23, 2016, and grossed $10.9 million during its opening weekend with 821,100 tickets sold. The film has been well received by both fans and the media. Otaku USA Magazine praised it saying, “Gold manages to accomplish the goals of any good summer popcorn flick, filling its two-hour runtime with laughs and large-scale action set pieces.” “’One Piece Film: Gold’ is a new milestone for the world-wide phenomena that is ‘One Piece,’” said Mike DuBoise, EVP and COO of Funimation. “We’re pleased to add this film to our long history with the ‘One Piece’ franchise. Fans will not be disappointed when they see it in theaters.”

One Piece Film Gold has had a wide international release, and thus far has been confirmed for:

Asia:

Australasia:

Australia

New Zealand

Europe:

Germany (released)

Austria (released)

France (released)

Belgium (released)

Luxembourg (released)

Switzerland (released)

Italy (released)

Andorra

Lichtenstein

The Republic of Malta

Monaco

Portugal

San Marino

South Tyrol

Spain

UK

Vatican City

North America: