Stargate Is Back: Amazon MGM Orders New Series for Prime Video
If you've been waiting for that familiar ring to spin up again, good news - it's happening. Amazon MGM Studios has ordered a new Stargate series for Prime Video, with Martin Gero at the helm.
Gero isn't a random pick. He cut his teeth on Stargate: Atlantis and later created NBC's Blindspot. So, yes, it's coming from someone who knows this universe from the inside.
The Big Picture: Why Now
This move has been brewing since Amazon bought MGM in 2022, a deal that put a huge library of franchises on the table. It's part of a broader push to mine recognizable IP that people already care about - and Stargate absolutely fits that bill. Here's the acquisition background if you want the corporate context.
Stargate joins a slate that already includes Elle, a Legally Blonde prequel series with Reese Witherspoon (movies and tv series) involved, a Tomb Raider series led by Sophie Turner (movies and tv series), and Barbershop starring Jermaine Fowler (movies and tv series). Poltergeist is in development, too. And timing-wise, this is one of the first new series greenlights since Peter Friedlander took over as Head of Global TV at Amazon MGM Studios in late September.
Who's Making It
Gero will serve as creator, writer, executive producer, and showrunner. He's joined by executive producers Joby Harold (movies and tv series) and Tory Tunnell of Safehouse Pictures (Obi-Wan Kenobi, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters), plus Dean Devlin (movies and tv series) and Roland Emmerich (movies and tv series) - the duo behind the 1994 Stargate film. Brad Wright (movies and tv series) and Joe Mallozzi, key figures across the Stargate TV era, are on board as consulting producers.
What They're 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 said.
"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."
Nick Pepper, Head of US SVOD TV Development at 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."
Quick Refresher: What Is Stargate?
At its core, Stargate is military sci-fi centered on an ancient ring-shaped device that creates a stable wormhole - basically, step through and you're on another planet in seconds. It's simple to grasp, endlessly expandable, and built for long-form storytelling.
The franchise kicked off with the 1994 film and grew into multiple series: Stargate SG-1 (1997-2007), Stargate Atlantis (2004-2009), and Stargate Universe (2009-2011). There's also the animated Stargate Infinity (2002-2003) and the web series Stargate Origins (2018).
What This Could Mean
Look, bringing back Stargate with a veteran like Gero suggests Amazon wants something fans will recognize - and new viewers can jump into without homework. The creative mix here, from Devlin and Emmerich to Wright and Mallozzi, hints at a show that nods to the past while trying to push forward.
No extra fluff. Just a big sci-fi swing backed by names who've done this before. We'll be watching for casting, production start, and a release window - the moment those lock in, you'll know.
- Series order: New Stargate for Prime Video
- Showrunner: Martin Gero (Blindspot; Stargate veteran)
- EPs: Joby Harold, Tory Tunnell, Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich
- Consulting producers: Brad Wright, Joe Mallozzi
- Context: Part of Amazon's post-MGM acquisition IP strategy
