In the finale of Season 2, One Piece: Into the Grand Line, Luffy and his Straw Hat crew set sail for Alabasta to help their new friend, Princess Vivi, and her people confront the villainous Baroque Works. Season 3 of Netflix‘s popular action-adventure series, which had been expected to cover the Alabasta saga from the beloved manga, has now been given an official title, One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta.
With Season 3 starting production three and a half months ahead of the Season 2 premiere, One Piece will cut the gap between seasons by a year or so. The upcoming third season, created in partnership with Shueisha and produced by Tomorrow Studios, will debut in 2027, the streamer said Tuesday. Thus, its release will come about a year and a half after the March 2026 Season 2 drop vs. the more than two and a half years fans had to wait after the series’ first installment.
Netflix also has revealed more details about One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta. In it, war is coming for Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat crew in the desert kingdom of Alabasta, Princess Vivi’s homeland. A rebellion threatens to tear the nation apart, fueled in secret by one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the ruthless Sir Crocodile, and his underground syndicate Baroque Works, who seek to conquer Alabasta for themselves. In a season defined by unbreakable bonds and impossible choices, the Straw Hats must face a brewing civil war and a powerful warlord to save Vivi’s kingdom before it crumbles into the sand.
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“The Alabasta saga is one of the best-loved stories in all of One Piece — and one of our personal favorite arcs — so it’s a huge honor to bring it to life,” said One Piece co-showrunners Joe Tracz and Ian Stokes. “Season 3 builds on everything we’ve done before to tell a war story that’s epic and emotional, spectacular and surprising. We can’t wait for fans to join us in Alabasta, where the stakes are high… and the ducks are big.”
Netflix also has announced a two-part Lego One Piece animated special, premiering Sept. 29. Produced in partnership with the Lego Group, Shueisha and Atomic, the special retells the epic events of the first two seasons of the One Piece live-action series Lego style, mixing comedy, high-stakes thrills, and brick-built action. You can watch a teaser below.
The streamer also has shared a first-look image from another franchise extension, The One Piece, the previously announced upcoming anime series from the WIT Studio. Currently in production in collaboration with Shueisha, Toei Animation and Fuji Television Network, the reimagining of the East Blue saga provides a new take on Oda’s world-building using advanced visual technology.
Beyond Netflix, One Piece has spawned toys, collectibles, and lifestyle collaborations and a an escape room at Netflix House Philadelphia.
Since its debut, Netflix’s live-action One Piece has garnered nearly 100M views. The recent second season has been #1 on the platform for three straight weeks since its release while scoring 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
“The passion of the One Piece fandom is unparalleled—spanning generations, they’ve turned our live-action series into a true global phenomenon that continues to top the Netflix charts. We are massive fans too, which is why we’re going bigger than ever to bring the Grand Line to life across every medium,” said Marian Lee, Chief Marketing Officer, Netflix. “From the epic high stakes of One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta in 2027 to our first-ever Lego animated special this September, a stunning anime reimagining with The One Piece, and an expanded line of products so fans can bring the adventure home, we are building a universe where every fan — whether lifelong or brand new — can find their place in the Straw Hat crew.”