The highly anticipated God of War live-action TV series is undergoing a significant creative overhaul. Several key producers have departed, leading to a complete reboot of the project. Read on for details on the departures and the future plans of Sony and Amazon.
God of War TV Series: A Creative Reset
The Show is Not Cancelled
Recent reports confirm that showrunner Rafe Judkins and executive producers Hawk Ostby and Mark Fergus have exited the God of War adaptation. Despite reportedly completing multiple scripts, Sony and Amazon have opted for a different creative vision.
Key figures remaining attached include Santa Monica Studio's Creative Director Cory Barlog (executive producer), along with PlayStation Productions' Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan, Vertigo's Roy Lee, and Santa Monica Studio's Yumi Yang. Amazon and Sony will now search for a new showrunner, producers, and writers to reshape the series' direction. Crucially, the project remains uncancelled.
Despite Setbacks, the Future Remains Bright
The Amazon and Sony partnership for the God of War TV series was initially announced in 2022 on a PlayStation podcast, capitalizing on the success of the 2018 game reboot. This initiative aligns with Sony's broader strategy of adapting its popular video game franchises into film and television, a strategy that led to the formation of PlayStation Productions in 2019. This strategy also includes a Netflix adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn, among other projects.
Sony's successful video game adaptations already released include Uncharted (2022), the critically acclaimed The Last of Us (2023, with season two slated for 2025), Gran Turismo (2023), and Twisted Metal (2024). Further projects in development encompass Gravity Rush, Ghost of Tsushima, Days Gone, and the recently announced Until Dawn film (release date: April 25, 2025).
