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Netflix Casts Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace for One Piece Season 3

The announcement signals a pivot to Alabasta-era material, alongside plans to resume filming in Cape Town in 2025.

Overview

  • Netflix’s official One Piece account confirmed that Xolo Maridueña will portray Portgas D. Ace in Season 3.
  • Cole Escola has also been announced for Season 3 as Bon Clay, expanding the next arc’s character roster.
  • Season 3 production is planned to resume in Cape Town, South Africa later in 2025, continuing the series’ established filming base.
  • Season 2, titled One Piece: Into the Grand Line, is slated to premiere on March 10, 2026 on Netflix.
  • Ace is a pivotal figure tied to Luffy whose debut typically aligns with Alabasta-era storylines, suggesting where Season 3 may concentrate.