Fans have kept the gate open for years-rewatches, conventions, endless debates about the best team lineup. Now there's fresh energy humming on the other side: Amazon MGM Studios has officially greenlit a new Stargate series for Prime Video.
It's a big swing for a franchise that helped make wormholes feel like a real weekend plan. And it's in the hands of a familiar face.
Key takeaways
- Amazon MGM Studios has greenlit a new adaptation of Stargate.
- The series is written and executive produced by Stargate veteran Martin Gero.
- You can catch up on the original film and its spin-offs on Prime Video.
Martin Gero-who cut his teeth on Stargate: Atlantis before moving on to series like Blindspot and Keep Breathing-is writing and showrunning the new series. He sounds genuinely fired up about it, calling the franchise "written into my DNA" and promising something that rewards the fans who've kept the mythos alive while being welcoming to newcomers.
Here's what that means for the universe, the creative team steering it, and where to watch everything without getting lost in the wormhole.
Who is the creative team behind the new 'Stargate' series?
Gero is joined by executive producers Joby Harold (movies and tv series) and Tory Tunnell of Safehouse Pictures (Obi-Wan Kenobi, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters), along with franchise originals Dean Devlin (movies and tv series) (Stargate, Independence Day) and Roland Emmerich (movies and tv series) (Stargate, Moonfall). That's a blend of old guard and fresh perspective.
Brad Wright (movies and tv series) and Joe Mallozzi-key creative hands from across the franchise's TV run-will serve as consulting producers. Casting and production details are still under wraps, which, honestly, is part of the fun. Speculation is going to run hot.
What is the premise of the 'Stargate' franchise?
It's simple, and that's why it works: ancient alien devices called Stargates connect planets through wormholes, turning far-off worlds into a quick step and a seven-symbol address. Once humans figure out how to dial out, exploration teams head through to find allies, enemies, and tech that looks a lot like magic until you get close.
The twist that set Stargate apart from day one? It reimagines ancient gods-Egyptian, Norse, Celtic-as advanced aliens who meddled in human history. So you get military missions, mythic lore, and science logic in the same hour. Big ideas, grounded by boots-on-the-ground teams.
How to watch the 'Stargate' franchise on Prime Video
'Stargate' (1994)
Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin launched the whole thing with a movie about a ring-shaped device that opens a doorway to another world-and the soldiers and scientists brave (or stubborn) enough to walk through it.
Cast: Kurt Russell (movies and tv series), James Spader (movies and tv series), Jaye Davidson (movies and tv series), Alexis Cruz (movies and tv series), Mili Avital (movies and tv series), Viveca Lindfors (movies and tv series), and more
'Stargate SG-1' (1997-2007)
Set a year after the film, SG-1 follows a frontline team operating out of Cheyenne Mountain, stepping through the gate to new planets, new threats, and a surprisingly funny team dynamic that kept the show running for 10 seasons.
Cast: Richard Dean Anderson (movies and tv series), Michael Shanks (movies and tv series), Amanda Tapping (movies and tv series), Christopher Judge (movies and tv series), and more
Watch Stargate SG-1 on Prime Video
'Stargate Atlantis' (2004-2009)
A spin-off with its own personality, Atlantis sends an expedition to the lost city built by the Ancients. New galaxy, new enemy, same mission: survive and explore without getting wiped out.
Cast: Joe Flanigan (movies and tv series), Torri Higginson (movies and tv series), Rachel Luttrell (movies and tv series), and more
Watch Stargate Atlantis on Prime Video
'Stargate Universe' (2009-2011)
Darker tone, higher stakes. A multinational group is stranded on an Ancient ship, Destiny, light-years from home. Every decision is survival math, and the mystery of the ship becomes the story.
Cast: Robert Carlyle (movies and tv series), Louis Ferreira (movies and tv series), Brian J. Smith (movies and tv series), and more
Watch Stargate Universe on Prime Video
'Stargate Origins' (2018)
A prequel set in 1939 that tracks a young Catherine Langford-the woman who first saw the gate as a child-as she steps through to save her father. Small-scale story, big nods to the franchise's roots.
Cast: Ellie Gall (movies and tv series), Connor Trinneer (movies and tv series), Aylam Orian (movies and tv series), Philip Alexander (movies and tv series), and more
Watch Stargate Origins on Prime Video
'Stargate Infinity' (2002-2003)
An animated outlier set in a future version of Stargate Command, where Gus Bonner is framed for opening the gate to the enemy. It's non-canon to the live-action shows, but interesting as a time capsule.
Cast: Dale Wilson (movies and tv series), Tifanie Christun (movies and tv series), Bettina Bush (movies and tv series), and more
Watch Stargate Infinity on Prime Video
'Stargate: The Ark of Truth' (2008)
A direct-to-video wrap-up for a major SG-1 storyline, slotted between the SG-1 series finale and events around the third-season finale of Atlantis. Feels like a victory lap with real stakes.
Cast: Ben Browder (movies and tv series), Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks, Claudia Black (movies and tv series), Beau Bridges (movies and tv series), and more
Watch Stargate: The Ark of Truth on Prime Video
'Stargate: Continuum' (2008)
Another SG-1 movie that plays with time. Ba'al jumps to 1939 to derail the entire Stargate Program, and the team has to put the timeline back where it belongs-if they can.
Cast: Ben Browder, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Claudia Black, Michael Shanks, Richard Dean Anderson, and more
Watch Stargate: Continuum on Prime Video
What else can I watch on Prime Video?
If you're in a sci-fi mood, there's plenty to queue up: The Tomorrow War, Interstellar, Merlin, and more.
Prime Video pulls a lot under one roof: Amazon MGM Studios originals, licensed favorites, and add-on channels like Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll, Peacock Premium Plus, FOX One, and MGM+. You can rent or buy titles directly via the Prime Video Store, or watch select content free with ads.
Here's what this could mean: if the new series lands, we're looking at fresh stories that respect the old map-myth, science, soldiers, and the occasional sarcastic quip-while giving a new generation a gate to walk through. Feels right.
