Netflix has officially renewed One Piece for a third season, with production set to begin in late 2025. The new season will adapt the Alabasta saga.
One Piece is based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga and follows Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew. Netflix has confirmed that One Piece has been renewed for a third season, with production scheduled to begin in November 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa.
The upcoming season is expected to adapt the Alabasta saga from the original manga and anime, where the Straw Hat Pirates endeavor to stop a civil war orchestrated by the Baroque Works organization. The final moments of season two hinted at significant developments involving Baroque Works, setting the stage for the new storyline.
Emily Rudd, who portrays Nami, expressed her excitement about the new season, stating, “I think more than Season 2 and Season 1, the through-line is something that I think a lot of people in America, across the world, can see and understand and be like, ‘Oh, I think I’ve maybe experienced this in some way, shape, or form. This is very timely.'” This suggests that the emotional depth of the series will be a focal point in the upcoming episodes.
The original Straw Hat Pirates crew will return for season 3, and new characters will be introduced, including Portgas D. Ace and Bon Clay. Fans can expect to see the beloved character Tony Tony Chopper continue to play a significant role in the storyline.
Season 2 of One Piece premiered on March 10, 2026, and the first two seasons are currently available to stream on Netflix. However, Netflix has not yet announced a premiere date for season 3, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further updates.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact timeline for the release, but the anticipation surrounding the adaptation of the Alabasta saga continues to grow. As the production team gears up for filming, observers are keen to see how the live-action series will portray the beloved characters and intricate plotlines from the manga.
With the ongoing popularity of One Piece, the adaptation’s success will likely depend on how well it captures the essence of the original material while appealing to both new viewers and longtime fans of the franchise.
