The highly anticipated God of War live-action TV 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 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.

However, the project is not cancelled. Cory Barlog (Santa Monica Studio Creative Director), Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan (PlayStation Productions), Roy Lee (Vertigo), and Yumi Yang (Santa Monica Studio) will remain as executive producers. The search is now underway for a new showrunner, producers, and writers to redefine the series' direction.

The Road Ahead: Despite Setbacks

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 reflects Sony's broader strategy to adapt its popular video game franchises into film and television, a strategy that led to the formation of PlayStation Productions in 2019. The initiative also includes a Netflix adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn, among others.

Several adaptations have already been released, including Uncharted (2022), the highly successful The Last of Us (2023, with a second season slated for 2025), Gran Turismo (2023), and Twisted Metal (2024). Further projects in development include Gravity Rush, Ghost of Tsushima, Days Gone, and the Until Dawn film (scheduled for release on April 25, 2025).