Almost a decade on from the latest spin-off, dreams of a new Stargate have been dashed. Originally set to release on Prime Video, we now know that the highly anticipated return of the sci-fi franchise won't be moving forward...at Amazon, at least.
Still, despite the series not going ahead, you may be wondering what happened? Why it was pulled, and also all that could have been before it was taken from our keen sci-fi hands. Well, that is where I come in. I've been tracking the Stargate series for quite some time and have put together all the information and details about the project in a handy place for fellow fans to look over and understand how we got to this point.
So, for an overview of what was once one of my personal most anticipated new TV shows, read on!
Why was Stargate canceled?
Amazon's new Stargate series was canceled due to Amazon execs being concerned that showrunner Martin Gero's vision would not appeal beyond the franchise's already dedicated fanbase (via Variety).
The show was initially announced in November 2025, and as of June 2026, it is officially no longer going ahead. Despite this sad update, the silver lining is that Gero remains under an overall deal at Amazon MGM Studios and is developing other projects. However, considering how far in development the new series was, it's really a shame that all that work has been set aside.
Hopefully we get a new Stargate series still in the future. Considering the continued success of franchises like Star Trek and sci-fi hits like Silo, in my opinion, Stargate has a massive chance of being incredibly popular for a new audience; it just needs the chance to do so.
Stargate development
Writing for the new Stargate series was set to begin in 2026, with Martin Gero helming the project. If you didn't know already, Gero has a long past with the franchise and was a consultant and co-producer for both the Atlantis and Universe spin-offs, so we would have been in good hands here.
Other Stargate alumni Joseph Mallozzi and Brad Wright were also part of the creative team. Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich, who also have Stargate bylines, were also confirmed as part of the team by Amazon News. And finally, sci-fi heads Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell of Safehouse Pictures were on board as well.
Joseph Mallozzi confirmed that writing on the project was even in full swing before the news of the show's cancellation, with work starting on January 12, 2026. Sharing the update via a post on X, Mallozzi detailed how the team is focusing on story arcs and mapping out "every beat of every scene of every act."
THE STARGATE WRITERS' ROOM APPROACHETH!The Stargate writers’ room kicks off this Monday, January 12th, in Los Angeles. It’s hard to believe that some 15 years since sitting down to break “Gauntlet”, the Stargate: Universe season 2 finale, with series co-creator Brad Wright and… https://t.co/7bxO8F19f9 pic.twitter.com/V7Fh4h0k03January 10, 2026
While writing was underway, a report from Gateworld suggested that filming was slated to begin in late 2026 and would predominantly take place in London. It really does seem like everything was in order and ready to move forward, so Amazon's decision to stop the project did take me off guard when I first heard about it.
Stargate casting was still unconfirmed
There were no casting announcements for the new Stargate series before it was dropped. However, Amazon's blog did share that we'd be getting cast news in the future, along with production details.
While filming was reportedly scheduled for Fall 2026, that may mean that casting was indeed underway before the plug was pulled on the show. However, no actors have mentioned being part of the process, and no statement from Amazon has been made about the matter either.
We'll keep you posted if any new information gets revealed. Previously, I had thought that we'd see some Stargate alumni get involved in the series. After all, Stargate has a long history of bringing actors into new series from past ones as guest appearances. For instance, Michael Shanks (who played Daniel Jackson on SG-1) also popped up during Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe. However, neither Shanks nor any other past Stargate actor has mentioned that they were involved in the canceled project yet either.
Stargate plot speculation
Considering that writing was still underway before news of the show's cancellation broke, we don't know much about the Stargate plot, but we did know it wouldn't reset canon. Instead of being a remake that retcons past events in the franchise, Gero reassured fans that this new show would have been a fresh entry point instead of a rewritten beginning.
In case you need a quick Stargate refresher, or this new series was your first venture into the iconic sci-fi franchise, Stargate revolves around humans discovering alien technology called Stargates. These are essentially wormholes that let people travel to different planets, and most series in the franchise follow an expeditionary team going through these portals and facing different adversaries and situations.
The last time we saw a live-action Stargate was back in 2011, with "Stargate Universe". In that show, the ending that fans got was seeing the crew of the Destiny being put to sleep in stasis. We may have gotten some kind of mention about the Destiny in the new series, but I was willing to bet money that there would have been a new crew this time around and a new adventure that is simply set in the established universe of Stargate, rather than a show that is trying to directly tie into all the previous spin-offs.
Gero previously stated: "We're gonna try to earn every view, be it longtime fans or brand-new people." So it sounds like we would have gotten a balance between respecting Stargate lore with the occasional fun Easter eggs and a new story that drives the franchise forward. Oh, what could have been.
Where can I watch Stargate?
You can watch the majority of the Stargate franchise on Amazon Prime Video right now.
The 1994 movie Stargate, Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate Universe, Stargate: The Ark of Truth, Stargate: Continuum, the web series Stargate Origins, and Stargate Infinity are all available on Amazon Prime Video. So, there is plenty for us to catch up on while we mourn the loss of the new show.
And I have more good news. Netflix subscribers in the UK and US can now stream the three big Stargate series (Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Universe).
For more recommendations, head over to our lists of the best sci-fi movies on Netflix and our guide to the best shows on Amazon Prime.
