Lera Abova Reveals New ‘One Piece’ Season 3 Set Photo in Behind the Scenes Look
‘One Piece‘ Season 3 has officially wrapped, and Lera Abova, who portrays the mysterious Miss All Sunday in the Netflix live-action series, is stirring excitement among fans with her latest Instagram post. She shared, “Goodbye for now, my ultimate ride or die @onepiecenetflix here’s to another epic season finale,” marking the conclusion of production.
Filming commenced on November 24, 2025, and concluded on June 30, 2026, totaling over 200 days of shooting in Cape Town, South Africa. This extensive timeline makes it one of Netflix’s longest continuous shoots for any original series, highlighting the depth of storytelling required for the Alabasta arc.
Abova has been elevated to a series regular for this third season, joining Joe Manganiello as Sir Crocodile and Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper, both of whom have also transitioned from recurring roles in Season 2. This change indicates the significance of the Baroque Works storyline to the emotional depth of the season, with Abova’s character being one of the arc’s most intriguing and morally complex figures.
Titled “The Battle of Alabasta,” this season was filmed using three different units working simultaneously: two focused on drama and large-scale scenes, while a third was dedicated to stunt work. Each episode is estimated to have a budget of around $18 million, showcasing the high stakes and expectations for this chapter in the Straw Hats’ adventure.
The upcoming season will follow Luffy and his crew as they assist Princess Vivi in combating a civil war in her homeland of Alabasta, instigated by Sir Crocodile and his organization, Baroque Works. New cast members include Xolo Maridueña from ‘Cobra Kai’ as Portgas D. Ace and Tony Award winner Cole Escola as the fan-favorite theatrical assassin Bon Clay.
‘One Piece’ Season 2 premiered on March 10, 2026, quickly rising to the top of the charts with nearly 17 million views in its first week and remaining in the global top 10 for five weeks, accumulating a total of 320.7 million viewing hours. Such impressive performance sets high expectations for Season 3, which is eagerly awaited by a global audience that has embraced this live-action adaptation.
While Season 3 does not yet have a confirmed release date, it is anticipated to arrive in Spring 2027 based on the timelines of the first two seasons. For now, Abova’s heartfelt farewell post serves as a strong indication that something truly remarkable was created during the Cape Town production, and fans will have to be patient for the upcoming season.
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