Overview
- Netflix confirmed cameras are rolling on Season 3 in South Africa and revealed the premiere episode is titled "Where There's Smoke."
- The core Straw Hat cast returns, with Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, and Taz Skylar reprising their roles.
- Mikaela Hoover, Joe Manganiello, Lera Abova, and Sendhil Ramamurthy are elevated to series regulars after debuting in Season 2.
- New casting includes Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace and Cole Escola as Bon Clay, with Deadline reporting Awdo Awdo as Mr. 1 and Daisy Head as Miss Doublefinger.
- Joe Tracz and Ian Stokes head Season 3 after Matt Owens stepped back, while Season 2 remains set for March 10, 2026 and Season 3’s release date has not been announced.