Matt Owens Exits Netflix’s 'One Piece' to Prioritize Mental Health
After six transformative years, Owens steps down, leaving Joe Tracz as sole showrunner with Season 2 completed and a strong foundation for the series' future.
- Matt Owens announced his departure as co-showrunner of Netflix's 'One Piece' to focus on his mental health after six years of involvement in the project.
- Joe Tracz, who joined as co-showrunner in Season 2, will now lead the series through post-production and potential future seasons.
- Season 2 of the live-action adaptation has completed filming and is expected to release later in 2025, with no delays anticipated due to Owens' exit.
- The first season of 'One Piece' was a critical and commercial success, praised for its faithfulness to Eiichiro Oda's manga and its broad audience appeal.
- Owens expressed gratitude to Eiichiro Oda, Netflix, and the cast and crew for their collaboration, while the official 'One Piece' account acknowledged his significant contributions to the series.
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