Everything you need to know about ‘ONE PIECE’ season 3
Alright, Straw Hats faithful, pull up a chair because the seas just shifted in the best, most ridiculous way. ONE PIECE is sailing back for another season, and the announcement has that instant jolt you feel before a great adventure kicks off. The moment you remember that Luffy and his crew are nowhere near the end of their hunt, something inside you wakes up, almost like the Grand Line itself admitting that it’s not done yet.
The announcement itself felt like a friendly ambush. One moment you are scrolling through your morning updates, and the next you are staring at confirmation that season three has already been renewed. Netflix chose the annual ONE PIECE Day in Tokyo to drop this anchor of information, which feels spectacularly on brand. And yes, the internet reacted exactly the way you imagine: memes everywhere and hearts swelling like overinflated balloons.
Production is officially underway in Cape Town, South Africa, and the team behind the show looks energised in the way only pirate storytellers can be. Ian Stokes joins Joe Tracz as co-showrunner for this round, bringing a fresh set of ideas to a world already exploding with imagination. New cast members have boarded the ship, too, including Xolo Maridueña and Cole Escola, and their additions feel like the kind that will shake things up in all the right ways. Season two is still incoming, but season three is building itself in the background, feels like the cherry on top.
If you are feeling a little breathless keeping track of all the updates, you are not alone. The ONE PIECE universe is growing faster than Luffy can stretch an arm. So before your head spins into Grand Line cartwheels, here is a full guide to everything announced so far.
What is the plot?
Netflix has not released the official plot details for season three just yet, but the direction is loud and clear. The story will continue to follow Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hats as they chase the mysterious treasure that started this entire adventure. With season two heading straight into the Grand Line, the next arc is expected to dive even deeper into the unpredictable territories of Eiichiro Oda’s world.
Let’s see, you have shifting islands, strange new environments, and rival pirates who are more than ready to make things interesting. The stakes are higher this time, and the map is about to get bigger. Fans can expect the story to lean heavier into emotional arcs and intense rivalry.
Who is in the cast?
The familiar crew returns: Iñaki Godoy as Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. Their chemistry continues to be the heartbeat of the series, and every behind-the-scenes update suggests that season three is going to push them into even more unpredictable corners.
New faces include Xolo Maridueña, stepping into the massively adored role of Portgas D. Ace, along with Cole Escola as Bon Clay. Their characters mark a major shift in the story’s tone, and the fans already look very happy with the casting choices.
Is there a trailer available?
Not yet. Netflix has confirmed that production is underway, but the trailer remains far away from the site. You see, Netflix typically releases footage once the season reaches a more complete stage, so the wait might feel long, but it’s totally worth it.
When does ONE PIECE season 3 release on Netflix?
Netflix has not revealed the official release date for season three. With filming currently in progress, viewers can expect updates once season two gets out in March 2026.