Netflix’s ONE PIECE live-action series is about to ignite once again. Xolo Maridueña, best known for his lead role in Cobra Kai, has been officially cast as Portgas D. Ace for the upcoming third season of the show.
Maridueña joins the established cast including Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji.
Series Timeline
Season 2 premieres March 10, 2026
Season 3 has already been greenlit
Filming for Season 2 begins later this month
Adapted from Eiichiro Oda’s global hit manga, the live-action series is produced by Tomorrow Studios, with Oda himself involved as executive producer.
About the Role
Portgas D. Ace, Luffy’s older brother, is one of the most beloved characters in the ONE PIECE universe. With his flame-based powers and tragic legacy, Ace plays a critical emotional role in the series’ larger arcs—one that fans have long anticipated in the live-action adaptation.
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