The highly anticipated God of War live-action series is undergoing a significant creative restructuring. Several key producers have departed, leading to a complete reboot of the project. Read on for details on the departures and Sony and Amazon's revised plans.
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 TV series. While they had reportedly completed multiple scripts, Sony and Amazon have opted for a different creative vision.
Key figures remaining attached include Santa Monica Studio's Cory Barlog (executive producer), PlayStation Productions' Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan, Vertigo's Roy Lee, and Santa Monica Studio's Yumi Yang. Amazon and Sony will now seek a new showrunner, producers, and writers to redefine the series' direction. Importantly, the project remains uncancelled.
Despite Setbacks, the Adaptation Continues
Initially announced on a PlayStation podcast in 2022, the Amazon and Sony collaboration for the God of War TV series followed the immense success of the 2018 game reboot. This project exemplifies Sony's broader strategy of adapting its acclaimed video game franchises into film and television, a strategy that led to the formation of PlayStation Productions in 2019. This initiative also includes a Netflix adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn, among others.
Sony's video game adaptations already released include Naughty Dog's Uncharted (2022), the highly successful The Last of Us (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 upcoming Until Dawn film (April 25, 2025).
