God of War Series' Creative Shake-Up

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 restart 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 left the God of War adaptation. Despite reportedly completing multiple scripts, Sony and Amazon have opted for a different creative vision.

Key figures remaining on board include executive producer Cory Barlog (Santa Monica Studio Creative Director), along with 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 redefine the series' direction. Crucially, the project remains uncancelled.

Future Plans Despite Setbacks

The Amazon and Sony partnership for the God of War TV series was announced in 2022 on a PlayStation podcast, following the success of the 2018 game reboot. This initiative reflects Sony's broader strategy to adapt its popular video game franchises for film and television, a strategy that led to the creation of PlayStation Productions in 2019. This also includes a Netflix adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn, among other projects.

Other successful adaptations already released include Uncharted (2022), 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 (set for release on April 25, 2025).