God of War TV Series' Creative Team Undergoes Overhaul

The highly anticipated God of War live-action TV series is undergoing a significant creative restructuring. Several key production figures 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 having completed multiple scripts, Sony and Amazon have opted for a new creative vision.

Key figures remaining attached include executive producers Cory Barlog (Santa Monica Studio Creative Director), Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan (PlayStation Productions), Roy Lee (Vertigo), and Yumi Yang (Santa Monica Studio). Amazon and Sony will now seek a new showrunner, producers, and writers to spearhead this rebooted direction. The project remains firmly in development.

The Road Ahead: Delays, But Not Cancellation

Initially announced on a PlayStation podcast in 2022, following the success of the 2018 God of War reboot, the Amazon and Sony collaboration reflects Sony's broader strategy of adapting its popular video game franchises. This initiative, launched with the formation of PlayStation Productions in 2019, has already yielded several successful projects.

These include the 2022 Uncharted film, the critically acclaimed 2023 The Last of Us series (with season two slated for 2025), the 2023 Gran Turismo film, and this year's Twisted Metal series. Further projects in development encompass Gravity Rush, Ghost of Tsushima, Days Gone, and the upcoming Until Dawn film, set for release on April 25, 2025. The commitment to adapting these beloved franchises remains strong.