As followers patiently anticipate the discharge of One Piece season 2, we’re additionally wanting to study extra in regards to the yet-to-be-announced third season of the live-action adaptation. Due to the feedback made by the actors concerned, we all know {that a} third season is because of start filming later this yr. Eagle-eyed followers of the collection have already recognized that crew members have began returning to South Africa for pre-production.
One Piece is Netflix’s extremely bold live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga and pirate odyssey. Regardless of a wave of apprehension from manga and anime followers alike, the primary season was acquired extremely nicely and watched by hundreds of thousands of subscribers worldwide.
The collection is centered on Luffy, a rookie pirate, whose dream is to develop into the King of the Pirates by discovering Gold Roger’s fabled treasure, the One Piece. Nonetheless, to realize his purpose, Luffy first seeks to assemble a crew that may assist him fulfill his dream.
For all the newest information and data on the second season of One Piece, you could find our preview right here.
What’s been mentioned about One Piece Season 3 thus far?
Due to it being the world’s worst-kept secret, by now, a lot of the world is aware of a 3rd season of One Piece is going on. The third season has been talked about publicly by actors of the One Piece live-action collection. The most up-to-date of which is Joe Manganiello, who will play Crocodile, also called Mr. 0, in an interview with Cinemablend.
Joe Manganiello (Crocodile) seemingly confirms One Piece Stay Motion Season 3 will probably be filming later this yr:
“We’ve taken a break between Season 2 and Season 3, I’ll be heading again afterward this yr, and we’ll be engaged on the subsequent a part of the story.” pic.twitter.com/BBhtITrfcj
— ONE PIECE NETFLIX FAN (@OP_Netflix_Fan) May 10, 2025
Earlier this yr, Zoro actor Mackenyu additionally had an interview revealed with Crunchyroll, during which the actor said that the forged had different tasks lined up earlier than taking pictures begins for season 3.
“The subsequent venture goes to be One Piece Season 2. We do have tasks lined up for this yr earlier than we shoot Season 3 of One Piece, however I can’t inform you something about that, so it’s not going to be enjoyable for y’all.”
Mockingly, Netflix has but to formally announce a 3rd season of One Piece. Nonetheless, that evidently hasn’t stopped forged members from overtly discussing the third season, nor has it stopped Netflix from teasing the third season at their TUDUM 2025 dwell occasion.
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Image: A touch by Netflix at TUDUM that One Piece is renewed for a 3rd season
Is One Piece season 3 in pre-production?
Eagle-eyed followers of the live-action One Piece have been hyper-vigilant in holding monitor of the actions of the forged and even crew members of One Piece.
The live-action One Piece neighborhood has been piecing collectively that pre-production is now underway on the third season, due to updates from crew members who’ve posted on social media that they’ve since returned to Cape City, South Africa, the place One Piece is filmed.
After all, we should do not forget that Netflix has made nothing official, however contemplating Joe Manganiello has confirmed filming will start later this yr, it makes excellent sense that crew members could be returning to work start engaged on season 3.
When will One Piece season 3 begin filming?
Beforehand, some forged members had overtly mentioned filming for seasons 2 and 3 going down back-to-back. Nonetheless, feedback made by Joe Manganiello and different items of proof above all verify that an in depth break has taken place for the collection, relatively than filming back-to-back.
Many of the indicators counsel filming will start someday in This autumn 2025 (December 2025). Nonetheless, we’re nonetheless ready for official affirmation of when filming will start.
Naturally, we anticipate to study extra data all year long as extra particulars relating to Season 2 are revealed, and as extra crew members and finally the forged return to South Africa as pre-production ramps up.
Why is it taking so lengthy to movie?
If some followers are questioning why manufacturing would relatively take an prolonged break relatively than movie back-to-back, it’s simple to neglect how lengthy the manufacturing course of takes for a collection like One Piece. To not point out, most of the forged members and crew will probably be spending a number of months, some presumably longer, away from family members as they journey midway internationally to work in South Africa.
To not point out, as proven above, pre-production is much more intensive for the crew, as they’re liable for the whole lot behind the digicam, and all that which helps convey the unimaginable pages of the manga to life on display.
The prolonged break permits the forged and crew to recharge their batteries, as everybody have to be at their greatest for the third season, which is able to cowl the occasions of the Alabasta Saga.
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