Overview
- Netflix confirmed the casting through official channels, also naming Cole Escola to portray Bon Clay (Mr. 2).
- Season 3 is slated to start filming in Cape Town in late 2025 under showrunners Ian Stokes and Joe Tracz with executive supervision from Eiichiro Oda and Tomorrow Studios.
- Season 2, titled ONE PIECE: Into the Grand Line, is scheduled to premiere on March 10, 2026 on Netflix.
- The announcement caps months of fan speculation that had favored Maridueña for Ace based on his action roles and fit for the character.
- Outlets report that Ace’s arrival signals the series may move into storylines around and after the Alabasta arc, though narrative scope has not been officially detailed.