The 1994 sci-fi film Stargate opened up a wormhole across time and space, launching a franchise that spanned multiple films and series across decades. Now, Stargate is springing to life once more in TV series form.
Amazon MGM Studios has officially greenlit a new series, and it hails from showrunner Martin Gero, an executive producer on Stargate: Atlantis and franchise veteran.
“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 says. “I’m beyond thrilled that Amazon MGM Studios has entrusted me with guiding this incredible franchise into its next phase.
“For those who’ve kept the gate active through conventions, rewatches, and unwavering faith—this one’s for you. And for those that are new to our world—I promise you’re in for something extraordinary.”
Gero is joined by executive producers Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell of Safehouse Pictures (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters), Dean Devlin (Stargate, Independence Day), and Roland Emmerich (Stargate, Moonfall). Brad Wright and Joe Mallozzi, longtime creative leaders within the Stargate universe, will serve as consulting producers.
“Stargate is an enduring, iconic franchise that has captivated audiences for decades with its bold exploration of humanity’s place in the cosmos,” said Nick Pepper, Head of US SVOD TV Development, Amazon MGM Studios. “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 original film stars Kurt Russell and James Spader, and centers on an interstellar teleportation device that leads a military unit to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.
Related: Amazon MGM Studios also has a Poltergeist series on the way.
Stay tuned for more, including production and casting details, as they arrive.
James Spader in ‘Stargate’
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