One Piece Season 3 has officially begun production, marking the next step in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the global franchise.
The cast has returned to South Africa, its production home since the series launched, for a new chapter that continues to build on the momentum of its breakout success.
The announcement arrives ahead of the premiere of Season 2, titled One Piece: Into the Grand Line, which debuts March 10, 2026. While Season 2 prepares for release, the early start on One Piece Season 3 reflects clear continuity between productions and reaffirms Netflix’s long-term commitment to the series.
The Straw Hat Crew Returns
The core cast of One Piece Season 3 reunites in Cape Town. Iñaki Godoy returns as Monkey D. Luffy, joined by Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. Their return maintains the established ensemble that shaped the first season’s reception and grew its global audience.
They are joined once again by Charithra Chandran (Miss Wednesday), Mikaela Hoover (Chopper), Joe Manganiello (Mr. 0), Lera Abova (Miss All Sunday), and Sendhil Ramamurthy (Nefertari Cobra).
Hoover, Manganiello, Abova, and Ramamurthy have been elevated to series-regular status for Season 3, marking a notable shift in the ensemble’s hierarchy and signaling which characters will play a larger role in the upcoming storyline.
New Additions to the Cast
Previously confirmed new cast members for One Piece Season 3 include Cole Escola as Bon Clay and Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace. Their addition continues to broaden the show’s character roster as it adapts later arcs of the long-running source material.
Netflix notes that additional casting announcements will follow at a later stage.
The Creative Team Behind Season 3
One Piece Season 3 is led by co-showrunners, writers, and executive producers Joe Tracz and Ian Stokes. Their involvement defines the creative direction for the upcoming season, while Season 2 remains under the leadership of Matt Owens and Joe Tracz.
Executive producers for the series include Eiichiro Oda, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Tetsu Fujimura, Chris Symes, Christoph Schrewe, and Steven Maeda. The production remains a partnership between Netflix, Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios partner), and Shueisha, aligning the adaptation with the team behind the original manga.
A Continuing Global Phenomenon
The Netflix adaptation of One Piece has maintained a significant cultural footprint since its debut. Based on Eiichiro Oda’s record-setting manga, with over 100 volumes and 500 million copies sold worldwide, the live-action series extends one of the most enduring franchises in contemporary entertainment.
The first season became a worldwide hit, topping charts in more than 75 countries and becoming the first English-language Netflix series to debut at #1 in Japan. It accumulated nearly 100 million views and earned multiple nominations at the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards.
With Season 2 arriving in March 2026 and One Piece Season 3 already in production, the franchise continues to anchor Netflix’s global programming slate.
Key Details
- Release date: Not yet announced
- Episode count: Not yet announced
- Cast: Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, Taz Skylar, Charithra Chandran, Mikaela Hoover, Joe Manganiello, Lera Abova, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Cole Escola, Xolo Maridueña
- Source material: Based on Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece manga
- Production companies: Netflix, Tomorrow Studios, Shueisha
- Showrunners (Season 3): Joe Tracz and Ian Stokes
