Production for Season 3 of One Piece Netflix has begun in Cape Town, South Africa. The series, based on Eiichiro Oda’s popular manga, has garnered significant attention since its debut, with Season 2 released on March 10, 2026, consisting of 16 episodes.

The original Straw Hat crew will return, featuring Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. Additionally, returning cast members for Season 3 include Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper, Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0, Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday, and Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefartari Cobra.

Notably, Hoover, Manganiello, Abova, and Ramamurthy have been promoted to series regulars for the upcoming season. New cast additions include Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace and Cole Escola as Bon Clay.

Season 2 received critical acclaim, achieving a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and a 95% audience score. A critic noted, “Even after an excellent first season, One Piece Season 2 feels like a wildly impressive level-up in many respects.” This sentiment reflects the show’s growth and its ability to engage both new viewers and longtime fans.

As the series progresses, Netflix has teased that the Straw Hats will face new challenges, stating, “And it looks like the Straw Hats will have their hands full with two more Baroque Works agents hitting the high seas as recurring guest stars in Season 3.” This hints at exciting developments for the characters as the story unfolds.

Ian Stokes joins as co-showrunner for Season 3 alongside Joe Tracz, further indicating a commitment to enhancing the series’ storytelling and production quality.

Season 3 is expected to premiere between mid-to-late 2027 or early 2028, but details remain unconfirmed. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates as production progresses.

For those eager to catch up, Netflix invites viewers to rewatch the first season and stay connected for more news about the One Piece Netflix series.

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