Punchline: One Piece for Season 3 The Straw Hats set sail again — with higher stakes, bigger adventures, and the long-awaited arrival of fan-favorite characters.
Release Date & Production
Netflix has confirmed that One Piece Season 2 will premiere in 2026. While the exact date is not yet revealed, the show is in the final stages of production following extensive filming across multiple locations. The announcement coincided with the first teaser trailer, revealed during the One Piece Day event in Tokyo in August 2025.
Trailer & First Look
The teaser offers glimpses of high-seas battles, mysterious islands, and the expanded Straw Hat crew. A first-look image shows the team reunited aboard the Going Merry, setting off for a wave of fresh adventures.
Confirmed Story Arcs
One Piece for Season 3 will adapt key arcs from Eiichiro Oda’s manga:
- Reverse Mountain Arc – A perilous climb into uncharted seas.
- Whiskey Peak Arc – A deceptive island of bounty hunters.
- Little Garden Arc – A prehistoric island with giant warriors.
- Drum Island Arc – The debut of Chopper and a battle against tyranny.
New Characters & Casting
The season introduces some of the saga’s most beloved and feared characters:
- Tony Tony Chopper – The reindeer doctor joining the Straw Hats.
- Smoker – The relentless Marine captain.
- Dr. Kureha – The eccentric physician of Drum Island.
- Miss Wednesday / Nefertari Vivi – A princess in disguise.
- Mr. 0 (Crocodile) – The cunning Warlord of the Sea.
Cast additions include Mikaela Hoover, Callum Kerr, Katey Sagal, and Joe Manganiello, with advanced VFX set to bring Chopper to life.
Season 3 Renewal
Ian Stokes will join Joe Tracz as co-showrunner, signaling a strong creative roadmap for the live-action series.
Quick Reference Table
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 2026 (Exact date TBD) |
| Trailer Release | August 2025 |
| Main Arcs | Loguetown → Drum Island |
| New Characters | Chopper, Smoker, Dr. Kureha, Vivi, Crocodile |
| Season 3 Status | Confirmed, filming starts late 2025 |
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