As per the reports, Maridueña will feature “Portgas D. Ace” in the latest season, which is expected to start filming later this year in Cape Town, South Africa. His addition marks an thrilling extension of the series’ universe, launching one of the manga’s most beloved and legendary characters.
Netflix’s One Piece: A Global Phenomenon
Netflix’s live-action edition of One Piece is inspired by Eiichiro Oda’s record-breaking Japanese manga, the most-selling in history. The high-seas adventure “follows Monkey D. Luffy on his quest to find the legendary fabled treasure, the One Piece, and become King of the Pirates.”
When Season 1 debuted in 2023, the program became a rapid worldwide success — spending eight consecutive weeks maintaining a spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10, claiming the No. 1 position in more than 75 countries, and making history as the initial English-language Netflix series to launch at No. 1 in Japan.
Maridueña’s Expanding Career
Beyond Cobra KaiMaridueña also starred in DC’s 2023 superhero movie Blue Beetle. DC Studios co-chair James Gunn earlier confirmed that he still envisions a future projects for the character, citing that Maridueña will “fit in very nicely,” though official plans for the hero’s comeback have not yet been revealed.
What’s Next for One Piece
The second season of Netflix’s hit adaptation, One Piece: Into the Grand Lineis scheduled to debut on March 10, 2026. With Maridueña’s casting as Ace, excitement for Season 3 is already mounting among fans who have long anticipated the fiery pirate’s live-action introduction.
FAQs
1. Who is she?
Xolo Maridueña is an American actor popular for his characters in Cobra Kai and Blue Beetle. He is now becoming a part of Netflix’s One Piece Season 3 as “Portgas D. Ace.”2. What role will Xolo Maridueña play in One Piece?
He will showcase “Portgas D. Ace,” one of the most famous and powerful characters from Eiichiro Oda’s original manga series.