As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, Amazon MGM Studios is bringing another popular MGM franchise back to our screens with a new Stargate TV series that's in the works for Prime Video.
Martin Gero, who created NBC's Blindspot, is spearheading the revival that joins Tomb Raider, Barbershop, Legally Blonde prequel Elle, and Poltergeist as big-screen properties being remade as streaming series.
Gero, who got his start working on Stargate: Atlantis, will serve as creator, writer, executive producer and showrunner. Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell (Obi-Wan Kenobi) will produce with Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich, the creative force behind the 1994 Stargate movie. Brad Wright and Joe Mallozzi, longtime creative leaders within the Stargate TV universe, will serve as consulting producers.
Specific plot details for this new take have not been revealed. Still, Stargate's premise is brilliantly simple yet infinitely expandable: ancient alien devices called "Stargates" create wormholes between planets, allowing near-instantaneous travel across the galaxy.
When humans discover how to operate these mysterious portals, they form specialised military teams to explore thousands of worlds, encountering both wonders and dangers among the stars.
Reimagining Gods from Earth’s ancient civilisations as technologically advanced aliens who once visited our planet and shaped human development, the franchise has explored Egyptian, Norse, Celtic, and other mythologies through a sci-fi lens, creating a rich universe where advanced technology appears indistinguishable from magic.
"Twenty years ago, my first real job in television was as a Story Editor on Stargate: Atlantis," Gero said today. "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."
"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," he concluded.
Nick Pepper, Head of US SVOD TV Development, Amazon MGM Studios, added, "Stargate is an enduring, iconic franchise that has captivated audiences for decades with its bold exploration of humanity’s place in the cosmos."
"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."
Gero's other credits include Quantum Leap, Kung Fu, Dark Matter, and Bored to Death. As well as Stargate: Atlantis, he served as writer and producer on Stargate Universe and Stargate SG-1.
Stargate doesn't have a confirmed premiere date, but you'll want to keep checking back here for updates as we have them.