On 25 November, Netflix confirmed that production on One Piece season 3 has officially started in Cape Town. The series is once again filming in Cape Town, as with the previous seasons. The streaming platform stated that “with more than 200 days scheduled on set, season 3 is expected to wrap on 19 June 2026.”
Based on Eiichiro Oda’s long-running manga, One Piece is the live-action adaptation of the series. It follows Monkey D. Luffy, an aspiring pirate determined to find the legendary One Piece, and the crew he gathers along the journey.
The Straw Hats Sail Back to Cape Town for Season 3
The Straw Hat crew returns with Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. Charithra Chandran is also back as Miss Wednesday. Mikaela Hoover as Chopper, Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0, Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday, and Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra are Season 2 cast members who’ve been promoted to series regulars.
Season 3 will include Daisy Head as Miss Doublefinger and Awdo Awdo as Mr. 1, according to Deadline. They join Cole Escola and Xolo Maridueña, who were previously revealed to play Bon Clay and Portgas D. Ace.
Global Series, Local Production
Once more, Cape Town Film Studios is the main production hub for sets and soundstages. Along with The Orion building, another key location used in Seasons 1 and 2. The series is also filmed in a number of locations in and around Cape Town, including the city’s coastline areas.
Last month, Netflix confirmed that One Piece Season 2 will premiere on March 10, 2026. In Season 3, the Straw Hat Crew ventures into more dangerous waters, facing new enemies and expanding their search for the legendary One Piece.
The live‑action adaptation has already garnered critical recognition, winning a WGA award for its first episode and securing two Emmy wins for original song and stunt coordination. Its ongoing production in Cape Town speaks to the city’s capacity to sustain a series of this calibre.
As One Piece Season 3’s production cameras are rolling again, it continues to position Cape Town as a crucial player in Netflix’s growing roster of large-scale international shows. With its growing cast and rising acclaim that increasingly relies on local talent and locations, the series’ return marks another significant moment for South Africa’s film industry.