One Piece Season 3 Release Date, Cast, and Title Confirmed by Netflix (2027)

Netflix confirmed on April 7, 2026, that the live-action One Piece Season 3 will premiere in 2027. The third season is officially titled “One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta.” The announcement came through Netflix’s official social media accounts and was accompanied by a new animated logo reveal.

Production on Season 3 is currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa. Filming began in November 2025, months before One Piece Season 2 even premiered on the platform. According to What’s on Netflix, production is expected to wrap in August 2026, with the extended post-production timeline driven by heavy VFX requirements.

What Is One Piece Season 3 About?

One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta will adapt the Alabasta arc from Eiichiro Oda’s original manga. This is the first large-scale war arc in the One Piece story and one of the most popular arcs in the entire series.

Netflix released an official synopsis for the season. The Straw Hat crew sails to Alabasta, a desert kingdom on the brink of civil war. Princess Vivi’s homeland is being torn apart by a rebellion secretly fueled by Sir Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and his criminal syndicate Baroque Works. Luffy and his crew must stop a civil war and defeat a powerful warlord to save Vivi’s kingdom.

The foundation for this story was laid during One Piece Season 2, which ended with the crew agreeing to help Princess Vivi and heading toward Alabasta.

One Piece Season 3 Cast: Who Is Returning and Who Is New?

All five main Straw Hat actors are returning. Iñaki Godoy plays Monkey D. Luffy. Mackenyu returns as Zoro. Emily Rudd is back as Nami. Jacob Romero plays Usopp. Taz Skylar returns as Sanji.

Several Season 2 cast members have been promoted to series regulars for the third season. These include Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper, Joe Manganiello as Sir Crocodile (Mr. 0), Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday (Nico Robin), and Sendhil Ramamurthy as King Nefertari Cobra. Charithra Chandran also returns as Princess Vivi.

New cast additions for Season 3 include Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace, Cole Escola as Bon Clay, Awdo Awdo as Mr. 1, and Daisy Head as Miss Doublefinger. Maridueña is known for his role in Cobra Kai. Escola is the Tony Award-winning star of Broadway’s Oh, Mary!

According to Netflix Tudum, these casting choices are now confirmed by the streamer.

One Piece Season 3 Showrunners and Production Details

Ian Stokes and Joe Tracz serve as co-showrunners, writers, and executive producers for Season 3. Eiichiro Oda, the manga’s creator, continues as an executive producer on the series. Other executive producers include Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements through Tomorrow Studios, alongside Tetsu Fujimura, Chris Symes, Christoph Schrewe, and Steven Maeda.

The show is co-produced by Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios partner) and Netflix, in partnership with Shueisha.

The showrunners released a statement on the announcement day. They described the Alabasta saga as one of the best stories in all of One Piece and called it a personal favorite. They said Season 3 builds on everything from the previous two seasons to deliver a war story that is both large in scale and emotionally driven.

How Did One Piece Season 2 Perform?

One Piece Season 2, titled “Into the Grand Line,” premiered on March 10, 2026. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the second season debuted at number one on Netflix’s Global Top 10 list. It held that position through its third week, accumulating 33.8 million views. Season 2 also holds a 100 percent critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The first two episodes of Season 2 were screened in over 200 theaters across Canada, the United States, and Japan on its premiere date.

For context, the first season launched in August 2023 and topped Netflix’s global English TV ranking with 18.5 million total views and 140.1 million hours viewed. The gap between Season 1 and Season 2 was roughly two and a half years. Netflix has now cut that wait time significantly, with Season 3 confirmed just one year after Season 2’s premiere.

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Netflix Also Announces LEGO One Piece Special

Alongside the Season 3 news, Netflix announced a two-part animated LEGO One Piece special. This special is a collaboration between Netflix, LEGO Group, Shueisha, and Atomic.

The LEGO One Piece special will retell the events of the first two live-action seasons in LEGO animation style. It is scheduled to stream on Netflix on September 29, 2026. Netflix described it as an entry point for new viewers and a fresh perspective for existing fans.

“The One Piece” Anime Remake Also in Development

Netflix also provided an update on “The One Piece,” a separate anime series being produced by Japan’s Wit Studio. This project is a reimagining of the East Blue saga, the very beginning of the One Piece story. Netflix describes it as using cutting-edge visual technology to bring Luffy’s early journey to a new generation.

No specific release date has been announced for The One Piece anime remake. This project is separate from the ongoing One Piece anime, which is currently airing the Elbaf arc.

What Comes After Alabasta? Will There Be a Season 4?

Netflix has not confirmed whether the live-action series will continue beyond Season 3. The Alabasta arc is a self-contained war story in the manga, so it could function as either a season finale or a stepping stone to future arcs.

The manga’s story continues well beyond Alabasta, with arcs like Skypiea, Water 7, Enies Lobby, and many more following in sequence. If the show maintains its current popularity, additional seasons are possible.

The live-action anime adaptation trend on Netflix continues to grow. The streamer has also invested in live-action versions of other anime properties, and the One Piece franchise remains one of its biggest global performers. Fans of anime gaming crossovers and entertainment will have plenty of One Piece content to look forward to across 2026 and 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does One Piece Season 3 come out? Netflix has confirmed that One Piece Season 3 will release in 2027. An exact date has not been announced yet.

What is the title of One Piece Season 3? The official title is “One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta.”

Who plays Ace in One Piece Season 3? Xolo Maridueña, known for Cobra Kai, has been cast as Portgas D. Ace.

Is One Piece Season 3 currently filming? Yes. Production began in November 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, and is expected to wrap in August 2026.

Will there be a LEGO One Piece special? Yes. A two-part animated LEGO One Piece special will stream on Netflix on September 29, 2026.