Filming on Netflix’s One Piece Season 3 wrapped in June 2026, and the Straw Hats are sailing straight into their biggest arc yet. This time, the crew lands in Alabasta — a desert kingdom on the brink of civil war, orchestrated by the ruthless Sir Crocodile. Expect new allies, deadlier villains, and some of the One Piece manga’s most iconic locations brought to life.
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The Returning Straw Hats
Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), Zoro (Mackenyu), Sanji (Taz Skylar), Nami (Emily Rudd), and Usopp (Jacob Romero Gibson) are all back, joined this season by Princess Vivi (Charithra Chandran) and the Straw Hats’ new doctor, Tony Tony Chopper (Mikaela Hoover).
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| Character | Actor | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Crocodile | Joe Manganiello | Baroque Works leader, Pirate Warlord |
| Nico Robin | Lera Abova | Crocodile’s intelligent right-hand |
| Mr. 2 / Bon Clay | Cole Escola | Flamboyant Baroque Works officer |
| Mr. 3 / Galdino | David Dastmalchian | Baroque Works officer |
| Captain Smoker | Callum Kerr | Marine hunting the Straw Hats |
| Portgas D. Ace | Xolo Maridueña | Luffy’s older brother |
| King Cobra | Sendhil Ramamurthy | Vivi’s father, ruler of Alabasta |
Baroque Works fields a deep bench of Devil Fruit users beyond the main names, including Miss Doublefinger, Mr. 1, and Miss Merry Christmas, each posing a distinct threat as the rebellion heats up.
Where the Season Takes Place
Season 3 stays rooted in Alabasta, a desert nation on the Grand Line. Key locations include:
- Alubarna – The capital city and royal seat of the Nefertari family
- Nanohana – The port town where the Straw Hats first arrive
- Rainbase – Home to Rain Dinners, Crocodile’s casino cover operation
- Yuba and Erumalu – Drought-ravaged towns caught in the rebellion
- Sandora Desert – The vast wasteland connecting it all
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When Will Season 3 Release
No official date is confirmed yet, but with filming wrapped, a 2027 release window looks likely based on the show’s previous production timelines.
FAQs
Q1: Where does One Piece Season 3 take place?
The season is set almost entirely in Alabasta, a desert kingdom on the Grand Line facing civil war.
Q2: Who plays the villain in One Piece Season 3?
Joe Manganiello plays Sir Crocodile, the Baroque Works leader orchestrating Alabasta’s unrest.
