One Piece season 3 has obtained a large manufacturing replace, alongside various main returning solid modifications as Netflix’s live-action adaptation continues. Forward of One Piece season 2 arriving on Netflix in early 2026, the journey present based mostly on Eiichiro Oda’s acclaimed manga was renewed for season 3. The story is predicted to proceed adapting the Alabasta Saga.
Now, Netflix has confirmed One Piece season 3 has began filming in the present day, November 24, 2025, in Cape City, South Africa. Along with the returning foremost solid members who’re a part of the Straw Hat Pirates, Mikaela Hoover as Chopper, Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0, Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday, and Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefartari Cobra will probably be collection regulars.
The filming replace and One Piece solid modifications had been accompanied by a promotional picture, showcasing a cranium, a sheathed knife, and a Log Pose, used to navigate the Grand Line. The three objects encompass a script for the season 3 premiere. All 4 objects are in a desert, paying homage to the setting for Alabasta from the manga:
The entrance web page of the script reveals One Piece season 3, episode 1 is titled “The place There’s Smoke.” The episode was written by Ashley Wigfield and will probably be directed by Christoph Schrewe. Along with the present solid members and solid promotions, Cole Escola will probably be becoming a member of as Bon Clay, whereas Xolo Maridueña will probably be portraying Portgas D. Ace.
The story of One Piece season 3 will choose up throughout the Alabasta Arc, the ultimate stretch of the Alabasta Saga from the manga. One Piece season 1 ended by establishing this Saga, briefly introducing Smoker whereas hinting on the group’s upcoming journey into the Grand Line. Season 3 would be the end result of the primary large risk they face.
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Alabasta Saga Arcs |
Manga Chapters |
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Reverse Mountain Arc |
101-105 |
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Whiskey Peak Arc |
106-114 |
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Little Backyard Arc |
115-129 |
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Drum Island Arc |
130-154 |
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Alabasta Arc |
155-217 |
Though it hasn’t been confirmed whether or not season 3 will solely be overlaying the Alabasta Arc, the size of the storyline compared to different, smaller Arcs makes it a really possible chance. This implies a serious concentrate on occasions that will probably be arrange in season 2, together with Baroque Works’ involvement within the bigger story as a long-term risk.
With One Piece season 3 now filming, it possible will not be lengthy till extra details about the upcoming episodes is revealed. The filming starting months earlier than season 2’s premiere additionally signifies there could possibly be a shorter wait time between seasons. It is also an excellent signal for simply how a lot religion Netflix has within the ongoing manga adaptation.
One Piece season 2 — titled One Piece: Into the Grand Line — arrives Tuesday, March 10, 2026 on Netflix.
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August 31, 2023
- Community
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Netflix
- Showrunner
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Matt Owens
- Administrators
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Tim Southam, Marc Jobst, Josef Kubota Wladyka
- Writers
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Tiffany Greshler, Diego Gutierrez, Allison Weintraub, Lindsay Gelfand
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Iñaki Godoy
Monkey D. Luffy
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