God of War TV Series Gets Creative Overhaul

The highly anticipated God of War live-action TV series is undergoing a major reset as key producers exit the project. Learn more about the departures and Sony and Amazon’s next steps.

God of War Series Begins Anew

God of War Show Moves Forward

Recent reports confirm the God of War TV series is starting fresh after showrunner Rafe Judkins and executive producers Hawk Ostby and Mark Fergus departed. Despite completed scripts, Sony and Amazon are pursuing a new creative vision.

Cory Barlog, Creative Director at Santa Monica Studio, will continue as an executive producer, joined by PlayStation Production’s Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan, Vertigo’s Roy Lee, and Santa Monica Studio’s Yumi Yang. Amazon and Sony are now seeking a new showrunner, producers, and writers to reshape the project, with no plans to cancel it.

Delays Persist, but More Awaits

The God of War TV adaptation, a collaboration between Amazon and Sony, was revealed on a PlayStation podcast in 2022, following the 2018 game reboot’s success. This project aligns with Sony’s strategy to bring its acclaimed video game franchises to screens, starting with PlayStation Production in 2019. Other adaptations include a Horizon Zero Dawn series with Netflix and projects based on older franchises with strong fanbases.

Previously released adaptations include Naughty Dog’s Uncharted in 2022 and the critically acclaimed The Last of Us series in 2023, with its second season set for 2025. Additional releases include the Gran Turismo film in 2023 and the Twisted Metal series this year. Upcoming projects in development include Gravity Rush, Ghost of Tsushima, Days Gone, and an Until Dawn film slated for April 25, 2025.