The 2nd and 3rd STAGE of Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure continues its weekly rollout on Netflix, and the fourth episode of this cour brings one of the most important moments in the entire series. Titled “The Devil’s Palm,” the episode arrives on Friday, October 16, 2026, and it marks the first time Johnny Joestar taps into a power of his own. For fans who have followed the race from the start, this is the chapter where the story shifts from a horse race to a full supernatural battle.
The episode drops worldwide on Netflix at the same moment across all regions, and this guide covers the exact streaming times for every major location, what happens in the episode, and where each main character stands after the events of “The Devil’s Palm.”
Steel Ball Run Episode 4 Worldwide Streaming Times
Netflix releases each new episode of Steel Ball Run at 1:00 AM Pacific Time on Fridays, which is 5:00 PM Japan Standard Time. The platform updates its catalog simultaneously for all regions, so viewers around the world can watch at the same moment.
Here are the exact local times for Episode 4 on Friday, October 16, 2026:
- USA (Pacific Time): 1:00 AM PDT
- USA (Eastern Time): 4:00 AM EDT
- Canada (Eastern Time): 4:00 AM EDT
- Canada (Pacific Time): 1:00 AM PDT
- United Kingdom: 9:00 AM BST
- Portugal: 9:00 AM WEST
- Ghana: 8:00 AM GMT
- France: 10:00 AM CEST
- Germany: 10:00 AM CEST
- Spain: 10:00 AM CEST
- Italy: 10:00 AM CEST
- Poland: 10:00 AM CEST
- India: 1:30 PM IST
- Japan: 5:00 PM JST
- South Korea: 5:00 PM KST
- Australia (Sydney): 6:00 PM AEST
- Australia (Perth): 4:00 PM AWST
- Brazil: 5:00 AM BRT
- Mexico: 2:00 AM CST
The time difference between Europe and the United States means that viewers in France and Germany will see the episode earlier in their day, while viewers in Brazil and Mexico will need to wake up early to catch the simultaneous global launch.
Where to Watch Steel Ball Run Episode 4
Netflix holds the exclusive worldwide streaming rights for Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. The series is not available on Crunchyroll or any other platform. Viewers can watch the episode with subtitles in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and more. Dubbed versions in several languages are also available from the moment of release.
A Netflix subscription is required to watch the episode. The series is available in all regions where Netflix operates.
What Happens in Steel Ball Run Episode 4: The Devil’s Palm
Episode 4, titled “The Devil’s Palm,” picks up with Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli on the run. They are being hunted by the Boomboom family, who have placed a $200,000 bounty on Gyro’s head, and by Mountain Tim, a legendary cowboy who wrongly believes Johnny is a serial killer.
The episode opens with Mountain Tim closing in on Johnny and Gyro. The two racers have become living magnets because of the Boomboom family’s Stand ability, Tomb of the Boom, which manipulates iron through magnetism. Their bodies are being pulled toward each other and toward any nearby metal, making it nearly impossible for them to ride their horses or fight back.
Gyro tries to slow Mountain Tim down by using his Steel Ball to trigger a rockslide, but the rocks contain iron, which only makes the magnetic pull stronger. Mountain Tim is thrown off his horse and finds himself caught in the same magnetic trap. He quickly activates his own Stand, Oh! Lonesome Me, which allows his body to separate along a lasso and keep his body parts from being torn apart by the magnetic force.
Mountain Tim then explains the truth about the Devil’s Palm. In 1875, he was part of a cavalry unit sent to survey Arizona. They stumbled into the Devil’s Palm, a cursed stretch of desert where compasses stop working and the terrain shifts on its own. The rest of his unit died of dehydration, but Tim survived and gained his Stand. He tells Johnny and Gyro that the Devil’s Palm awakens powers in certain people who survive it.
Johnny Joestar Awakens His Stand
The Boomboom family attacks while the three men are still trapped in the magnetic field. The father, Benjamin Boomboom, and his sons use their shared Stand to manipulate sand and iron, leaving Johnny and Gyro with almost no way to defend themselves. Gyro’s Steel Balls are rendered useless by the magnetism, and Mountain Tim is pinned down.
With no other options, Gyro tells Johnny to try using the Spin, the mysterious rotational energy technique that Gyro has been teaching him. Johnny focuses and suddenly spirals form on his fingernails. He fires them like bullets, creating shockwaves that tear through the Boomboom family. Benjamin Boomboom is killed, and the remaining family members are incapacitated.
Mountain Tim tells Johnny that he has awakened his own Stand, Tusk. Johnny is confused because he thought he was just using the Spin, but Gyro confirms that what Johnny did was something beyond the Spin. The episode ends with the Boomboom family defeated and the three men finally free from the magnetic trap.
Mountain Tim’s Role and Gyro’s Secret
Mountain Tim becomes an unlikely ally in this episode. After the misunderstanding is cleared up, he tells Johnny and Gyro about his own experience with the Devil’s Palm and explains that the area is connected to the awakening of Stands. He mentions that Indigenous people in the region spoke of the Devil’s Palm as a cursed place, created when a shooting star crashed into the desert. Rather than seeing his Stand as a curse, Mountain Tim views it as a gift that saved his life.
The episode also reveals that Gyro Zeppeli is a wanted man with a $200,000 bounty on his head. The Boomboom family was after him for the money, and this revelation hints that Gyro’s past is more complicated than he has let on. Gyro refuses to explain the full details of his power or his reasons for entering the race, leaving Johnny with more questions than answers.
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What This Episode Means for the Story
Episode 4 is a turning point for the series. Johnny Joestar has been a character who relied on others for protection, but with the awakening of Tusk, he now has a way to fight back. The Spin, which Gyro has been teaching him, turns out to be the foundation for Johnny’s own Stand ability. This moment has been long awaited by manga readers, and the anime adaptation delivers it with the same impact as the original panels.
The Devil’s Palm also becomes a central location in the story. The episode establishes that this cursed desert is not just a random hazard but a place where people gain supernatural powers. The Boomboom family’s abilities, Mountain Tim’s survival, and Johnny’s Stand awakening are all tied to this location. Viewers can expect the Devil’s Palm to play a larger role as the race continues.
Also Read: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run 2nd-3rd Stage Episode 2 Release Time and Streaming Guide
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