In a nutshell

• Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai, Blue Beetle) has been cast as Portgas D. Ace in Netflix’s One Piece live-action Season 3.
• Cole Escola, Broadway star of Oh, Mary!, joins the cast as the flamboyant assassin Bon Clay.
• Season 2 premieres on March 10, 2026, while Season 3 is already in production in Cape Town, South Africa.

Netflix’s live-action One Piece is setting sail for its third season with a major casting reveal. Xolo Maridueña, best known for his roles in Cobra Kai and DC’s Blue Beetle, will portray fan-favorite pirate Portgas D. Ace.

The announcement comes after the series secured an early Season 3 renewal in August 2025, ensuring that the Straw Hat crew’s adventures will continue beyond the upcoming second season.

New Faces Joining the One Piece Crew

Netflix also confirmed that Cole Escola, a Tony Award-winning Broadway star from Oh, Mary!, will play the flamboyant assassin Bon Clay in Season 3.

Both actors bring star power and fresh energy to the adaptation, which has already won over fans worldwide with its faithful yet modern take on Eiichiro Oda’s legendary manga.

What’s Next for One Piece

Season 2 of One Piece is set to premiere on March 10, 2026, introducing new characters like Tony Tony Chopper (voiced by Mikaela Hoover) and Miss Wednesday (played by Charithra Chandran).

With Season 3 already in motion, fans can expect the story to dive deeper into the Grand Line saga, expanding the Straw Hats’ journey and introducing pivotal arcs tied to Ace and Bon Clay.