'God of War' TV Series Crew Retooled For Success

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 left the God of War adaptation. Despite having completed 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 search for a new showrunner and production team to revitalize the series' direction. Cancellation is not on the table.

A Continued Commitment Despite Setbacks

The Amazon and Sony partnership for the God of War TV series was announced in 2022, following the success of the 2018 game reboot. This initiative reflects Sony's broader strategy to adapt its popular video game franchises into film and television. This led to the formation of PlayStation Productions in 2019. The announcement also included a Netflix adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn, with more projects from established franchises to follow.

Successful adaptations already released include Uncharted (2022), The Last of Us (2023 – with season 2 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 (releasing April 25, 2025).