Cobra Kai Star Xolo Mariduena Joins Netflix One Piece Season 3 Cast

Xolo Maridueña Joins Netflix’s One Piece Season 3

Netflix has officially announced One Piece Season 3, and the streaming giant surprised fans by revealing that Cobra Kai and Blue Beetle actor Xolo Maridueña will join the new season’s cast.

The live-action adaptation of One Piece has gained massive global attention since its first season. It follows Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew on their adventurous quest to find the legendary treasure known as “One Piece.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Xolo Maridueña to Play Portgas D. Ace

Netflix recently confirmed that Xolo Maridueña will portray the beloved character Portgas D. Ace in the upcoming season. For fans of the original manga and anime, Ace is a significant figure — Luffy’s sworn brother, a pirate captain, and a fighter with fire-based powers.

Xolo, who previously wowed audiences with his roles in Cobra Kai and Blue Beetle, is expected to bring Ace’s charisma and strength to life.

One Piece Season 3 Production and Cast Updates

As fans eagerly await One Piece Season 2 (set for early 2026), Netflix dropped another bombshell — Season 3 is already in the works!

Production will kick off later this year in Cape Town, South Africa, with Ian Stokes joining Joe Tracz as co-showrunner. The returning cast includes Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, Taz Skylar, and Xolo Maridueña.

Xolo Maridueña has been cast as Portgas D. Ace in ‘ONE PIECE’ Season 3. pic.twitter.com/gRne6Glsb6

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The Story So Far: What One Piece Is About

The live-action One Piece follows Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate with a rubber body and big dreams of becoming the King of the Pirates. Along with his crew — the Straw Hat Pirates — he embarks on daring adventures, battles fearsome enemies, and uncovers the mysteries of the world’s oceans.

Based on the legendary manga by Eiichiro Oda, which first appeared in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997, One Piece remains one of the best-selling and most loved manga of all time.

Season 1 premiered on August 31, 2025, while Season 2 is scheduled for March 10, 2026.

More About Xolo Maridueña

Xolo Maridueña is an American actor who began his journey in Hollywood as a child performer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he first appeared in Parenthood before rising to fame as Miguel Díaz in Cobra Kai.

In 2023, Xolo made his superhero debut as Jaime Reyes in DC’s Blue Beetle, earning praise for his authentic performance. Known for his talent and athletic physique, Xolo continues to be one of the most promising young stars in Hollywood.