Key Highlights
- Amazon Prime Video has ordered a new series in the beloved Stargate franchise.
- The show will be created and showrunned by Martin Gero, who previously worked on the three previous live-action Stargate shows.
- Nick Pepper from Amazon MGM Studios emphasizes that this is an “enduring, iconic franchise” that has captivated audiences for decades.
- No plot details are being released; all Prime Video offers is that the show will be a “bold new chapter” in the Stargate franchise.
Stargate Returns to Streaming: A New Chapter Begins
Amazon Prime Video has announced the revival of one of television’s most enduring sci-fi franchises with the upcoming series Stargate. The show, which is set to debut on Amazon Prime Video sometime in 2025, will be a significant milestone for fans who have been waiting for new content within the franchise since its last show, Stargate Universe, concluded in 2011.
Background and History of Stargate
The original Stargate feature film was released in 1994, written by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich. The franchise then expanded into three major series: Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Universe. These series, along with two direct-to-DVD films and a short-lived animated show, have made a significant impact on the sci-fi genre over the past 20 years.
New Series: A Bold New Chapter
Martin Gero, who previously worked as a writer and producer on all three previous Stargate series, will be in charge of this new project. He expressed his excitement for bringing the franchise into its next phase, saying, “Twenty years ago, my first real job in television was as a story editor on Stargate: Atlantis. I spent five years at the franchise working across all three series. Stargate taught me everything about making television — it’s written into my DNA.” Gero is set to work alongside Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell of Safehouse Pictures, as well as Devlin and Emmerich.
Future Prospects
Nick Pepper, head of U.S. SVOD TV development at Amazon MGM Studios, highlighted the importance of this new series: “Stargate is an enduring, iconic franchise that has captivated audiences for decades with its bold exploration of humanity’s place in the cosmos.” He went on to say, “In partnership with our extraordinary creative team of Martin, Tory, and Joby, we’re honored to open this next gate to bring a visionary new chapter of this beloved franchise to our global Prime Video audience, one that honors the series’ rich legacy while propelling it into an ambitious and emotionally resonant future.”
The announcement marks a significant moment for fans of the Stargate universe. While no specific plot details have been revealed yet, the promise of a bold new chapter is enough to excite both long-time followers and newcomers alike.
