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Netflix Orders Season 3 of Live-Action Adventure 'One Piece'

TOKYO, JAPAN, AUG 10 – Netflix announced a new co-showrunner for season three and confirmed filming will start in Cape Town later in 2025, driven by strong viewership and positive reception.

  • During the annual One Piece Day celebration in Tokyo, Netflix officially renewed its live-action One Piece adaptation for season three.
  • Ahead of its second season, the renewal arrives several months before season two’s 2026 premiere, maintaining the series’ momentum.
  • Ian Stokes joins Joe Tracz as co-showrunner, taking over from Matt Owens, with production in Cape Town starting later this year.
  • The pickup highlights Netflix’s confidence, as the adaptation ‘took everyone by surprise’ with its quality, making early renewal rare in today’s streaming environment.
  • Alongside the renewal, Netflix released a season two teaser featuring Iñaki Godoy’s Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates, including new faces such as Smoker, Miss Wednesday, and All Sunday.
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One Piece sails again, with the live-action adaptation of the manga and anime series, as it received an early renewal for a third season on Netflix.

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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
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