The live-action adaptation of One Piece continues to gain momentum! While filming for the second season has just wrapped, a new indication suggests that the third season is already in development. According to the official website of the Writers Guild of America West ( WGAW ), production of the next season is scheduled to take place between 2025 and 2026.
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Netflix had previously announced at the TUDUM that the second season would arrive in 2025, but this information was later removed without further explanation. Although the platform has not yet made an official statement, the inclusion of the third season in the WGAW database suggests that work on its continuation is already underway.
What does being listed on the WGAW mean?
The Writers Guild of America West is one of the leading organizations representing screenwriters for film, television, and digital media in the United States. The organization's website frequently lists production credits, including upcoming seasons of series, often serving as an early indication of new projects.
Although WGAW itself has a warning that some information may be self-reported and not independently verified, the presence of the third season in the database suggests that writing and production contracts are already being signed.
Confirmed showrunners and expectations
According to the listing, Matt Owens and Joseph E. Tracz are returning as showrunners and executive producers for the third season. Both are active members of the WGA, reinforcing the credibility of the information.
In November, Eiichiro Oda , creator of One Piece, stated that the cast for the second season was perfect and that the sequel would surpass the first. Netflix also confirmed that the new season will cover the Drum Island , indicating that the third season should explore Alabasta .
The second season has already revealed more than 20 new actors, including the performers of Crocodile, Nico Robin, Vivi , and other iconic characters. In September 2023, a first glimpse of Chopper and the iconic Drum Island was also released.
Success of the first season of One Piece
Remember that the first season of One Piece premiered on August 31, 2023 , and became a global hit on Netflix, reaching the top of the English-language series ranking with 18.5 million views and 140.1 million hours watched . Thus, the production maintained its lead in the second week, solidifying itself as one of the most successful live-action adaptations on the platform.
Now, with new clues pointing to a third season, fans can begin to speculate about what to expect from the next adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates!
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Source: WGAW
