JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run has kicked off its 2nd and 3rd STAGE run on Netflix, and episode 2 has officially arrived for viewers worldwide. The episode, titled “The Sheriff’s Request to Mountain Tim,” dropped on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 1:00 a.m. PDT / 5:00 p.m. JST. The 2nd and 3rd STAGES consist of 11 episodes, with a new episode rolling out every Friday on the streaming platform.
Episode 2 picks up right after Gyro Zeppeli’s first-stage finish was overturned, sending both Gyro and Johnny Joestar into the brutal Arizona desert for the 2nd STAGE of the race. The episode also introduces Mountain Tim, a legendary cowboy, and a mysterious rider named Mrs. Robinson, while a string of murders begins to unfold in the background.
Worldwide Streaming Times for Episode 2
Netflix releases new episodes of Steel Ball Run at the same moment globally, which means viewers in different regions can tune in at different local times. The worldwide release time is 1:00 a.m. PDT on Fridays.
Here is a full breakdown of when episode 2 became available across major regions and time zones:
- USA (Pacific Daylight Time): 1:00 a.m. PDT on Friday, September 25
- USA (Eastern Daylight Time): 4:00 a.m. EDT on Friday, September 25
- Canada: Same as USA — 4:00 a.m. EDT
- United Kingdom / Portugal / Ghana: 9:00 a.m. BST on Friday, September 25
- Central Europe / Spain / Italy / Poland / Germany / France: 10:00 a.m. CEST on Friday, September 25
- India: 1:30 p.m. IST on Friday, September 25
- Japan / South Korea: 5:00 p.m. JST / KST on Friday, September 25
- Australia (Eastern Standard Time): 6:00 p.m. AEST on Friday, September 25
The times above reflect the exact moment episode 2 became available on Netflix. Every subsequent episode of the 2nd and 3rd STAGES follows the same weekly Friday schedule.
How and Where to Watch
Steel Ball Run is streaming exclusively on Netflix worldwide. The platform releases the show in both subtitled and dubbed formats on the same day. Viewers can watch episode 2 by opening Netflix in their region and navigating to the Steel Ball Run page. No other streaming service holds the rights to the series at this time.
Episode 2 Recap: The Sheriff’s Request to Mountain Tim
Episode 2 opens with the fallout from the 1st STAGE finish. Gyro Zeppeli crossed the line first, but race promoter Steven Steel overturned the result because Gyro used his Steel Ball Spin during the race. The victory was handed to Sandman, while Gyro received a penalty.
Gyro does not dwell on the setback. He approaches Johnny Joestar and proposes an alliance for the 2nd STAGE. Gyro tells Johnny he intends to finish first, while Johnny should aim for second place. To help Johnny keep up, Gyro gives him a champagne bottle cork and tells him to master the Spin, the mysterious power that Gyro himself uses. Johnny has been fascinated by the Spin ever since he first touched Gyro’s steel ball and felt his legs respond.
A far more disturbing problem emerges as the racers push into the Arizona desert. Several competitors are found brutally murdered during the first leg of the race, and no one noticed until now. The local sheriff asks Mountain Tim, a famed cowboy and racer, to investigate the killings. Mountain Tim begins looking into the deaths while continuing to compete in the race himself.
Johnny and Gyro’s journey through the desert turns into a survival test. Thirst, harsh terrain, and the constant threat of fellow competitors make the 2nd STAGE every bit as dangerous as the first. Their first real threat comes from a rider named Mrs. Robinson, who attacks the pair using the desert’s Jumping Cholla cacti. The cactus needles fly through the air with deadly precision, forcing Johnny and Gyro to fight for their lives.
Gyro’s Spin proves useful in the fight, but the encounter leaves more questions than answers. Mountain Tim later finds Mrs. Robinson unconscious and examines the horseshoe on Robinson’s horse. The shoe does not match the tracks found at the murder scenes, which means the real killer is still out there in the desert.
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Johnny and Gyro’s Partnership Takes Shape
The bond between Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli deepens throughout episode 2. Johnny, a former genius jockey now paralyzed from the waist down, sees Gyro’s Spin as his only path to walking again. Gyro, an outlaw with his own reasons for racing, sees value in having Johnny as an ally. Their partnership is built on mutual benefit, but a genuine chemistry begins to show.
Gyro’s teaching method is simple. He gives Johnny the cork and tells him to focus on the spinning motion. Johnny struggles at first, but the episode ends with a hint that he is beginning to grasp the basics of the Spin. The cork becomes a symbol of Johnny’s progress and his growing trust in Gyro.
New Opening and Ending Themes
Episode 2 also brought a new opening animation and a new ending theme for the 2nd and 3rd STAGES. The opening carries a western feel that matches the Steel Ball Run setting, while the ending theme has sparked a mix of reactions from viewers online. Some fans praised the opening for its energy and style, while others were less impressed with the ending song.
Episode 3 Release Date and Time
Episode 3 of the 2nd and 3rd STAGES is scheduled to release on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the same worldwide time of 1:00 a.m. PDT / 5:00 p.m. JST. The same time zone breakdown applies: 4:00 a.m. EDT for the US East Coast, 9:00 a.m. BST for the UK, 10:00 a.m. CEST for Central Europe, 1:30 p.m. IST for India, and 6:00 p.m. AEST for Australia.
Also Read: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run 2nd-3rd Stage Episode 2 Release Time and Streaming Guide
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