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Xolo Maridueña Cast as Portgas D. Ace in Netflix’s One Piece Season 3

Filming is scheduled for late 2025 in Cape Town under co‑showrunners Ian Stokes and Joe Tracz.

Overview

  • Netflix made the casting official through its channels, introducing Maridueña with a short video that features Iñaki Godoy welcoming him to the production.
  • Cole Escola has also been confirmed to play Bon Clay (Mr. 2) in the new season of the live‑action series.
  • Season 3 is being produced with Eiichiro Oda’s supervision alongside Tomorrow Studios and partners including Shueisha and ITV Studios.
  • Coverage indicates the story will move into the Alabasta and post‑Alabasta era, reflecting Ace’s introduction in the source material.
  • Season 2, titled One Piece: Into the Grand Line, is slated to premiere on March 10, 2026, and reports project Season 3 to arrive sometime in 2027–2028.