Fresh off dropping the first look at Season 2, Netflix just confirmed the Straw Hat crew isn’t stopping anytime soon, as Season 3 is officially on the way.
The seas just got a little wilder. During the annual One Piece Day celebration in Tokyo, Netflix dropped a double bombshell for fans. We got our first look at the highly anticipated second season of the live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s renowned manga series. The streamer also confirmed that a third season is officially happening.
Production will kick off later this year in Cape Town, South Africa. Ian Stokes is joining Joe Tracz as a new co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer. Season 2 is slated to hit our screens in 2026. The Straw Hats still have plenty of adventures ahead.
And the Journey Continues: The Grand Line Awaits in Season 2
Before the crew reaches Season 3, all eyes are on what’s to come in the second season. The newly released teaser shows the Straw Hat Pirates setting their course for the Grand Line. It is a treacherous stretch of ocean where danger and wonder live side by side. The official synopsis promises fiercer enemies, stranger islands, and a peril that only a crew with unshakable loyalty can survive.
This season will dive into the beloved Alabasta arc. Fans can look forward to seeing Iñaki Godoy’s ever-energetic Monkey D. Luffy leading his crew—Roronoa Zoro (Mackenyu), Nami (Emily Rudd), Usopp (Jacob Romero), and Sanji (Taz Skylar)—into brand new waters. Along the way, they’ll meet the friendly giant Brogy (Brendan Murray) and cross paths with Princess Vivi, played by Charithra Chandran of Bridgerton.
Two highly anticipated debuts will make waves this season. Tony Tony Chopper will join the live-action world. He’s a reindeer-boy hybrid with a heart as big as his hat. We’ll also see Nico Robin for the first time, portrayed by Lera Abova. She will appear as an antagonist alongside the cunning Crocodile, or Mr. 0, played by Joe Manganiello. Other notable cast additions include David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, and Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra.
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Season of ‘One Piece’ Live Adaptation
Netflix’s live-action One Piece made history when it premiered in 2023. The show spent eight weeks on the Global Top 10 list. It reached the number one spot in over 75 countries. It also became the first English-language Netflix series to debut at number one in Japan. Nearly 100 million people have watched the show. This cemented its status as one of the platform’s most popular and downloaded series ever.
The show is a partnership with Shueisha. It is produced by Tomorrow Studios, an ITV Studios partner, with the guiding hand of Oda himself as an executive producer. Other producers include Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Tetsu Fujimura, Chris Symes, Christoph Schrewe, and Steven Maeda. With this powerhouse team behind it, the live-action adaptation has managed to capture the spirit of adventure, found-family bonds, and high-stakes action. These are the elements that made the manga and anime cultural icons.
With Season 2 on the way and Season 3 confirmed, one thing is clear: the Straw Hats’ journey is just getting started. Whether you’re here for the heart-tugging crew moments, the over-the-top battles, or the dream of finding ‘One Piece,’ the next chapters will tell more of their story.
If you’ve reached this part, it’s a sign to reread the Alabasta arc. You can also once again join the fun in the animated series. As a true nakama, the adventure truly never stops. Stay tuned for more updates!
