The highly anticipated God of War live-action TV series is undergoing a significant creative overhaul. Several key figures have departed, leading to a complete reboot of the project. Let's delve into the details.

God of War Series: Not Cancelled, But Rebooted

Reports indicate that showrunner Rafe Judkins and executive producers Hawk Ostby and Mark Fergus have left the God of War adaptation. Despite already having multiple scripts completed, Sony and Amazon have opted for a different creative vision.

However, the project is not cancelled. Cory Barlog (Santa Monica Studio's Creative Director), along with several other key executive producers, remain attached. Sony and Amazon will now seek a new showrunner and production team to spearhead this reboot.

Sony's Expanding Video Game Universe

The God of War TV series was announced in 2022, following the success of the 2018 game reboot. This project falls under Sony's broader strategy to adapt its popular video game franchises into film and television. This initiative, launched with the creation of PlayStation Productions in 2019, has already yielded several successful projects.

These include the Uncharted film (2022), the critically acclaimed The Last of Us series (Season 2 in 2025), the Gran Turismo film (2023), and the Twisted Metal series (2023). Further adaptations in development encompass Horizon Zero Dawn (Netflix), Gravity Rush, Ghost of Tsushima, Days Gone, and the upcoming Until Dawn film (April 25, 2025). The continued development of these projects highlights Sony's commitment to expanding its video game properties into other media.