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A former Sony Santa Monica senior writer claimed the studio is developing a new franchise inside the God of War universe, a claim tied to a now-deleted LinkedIn profile. While unverified, the report fits with prior reporting about expanding the God of War IP and possible live-service work, alongside related God of War media projects.
Prime Video confirms production has begun on the live-action God of War series, sharing a first-look image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus. The adaptation from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios has a two-season order, with Ronald D. Moore as showrunner and writer and Frederick E.O. Toye directing the first two episodes. Produced with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, the project also features cast members Mandy Patinkin, Ed Skrein, Max Parker, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Teresa Palmer and others as Kratos and Atreus begin their mythic journey to spread their wife’s ashes while Kratos teaches Atreus to be a better god and human.
Amazon Prime Video's live-action God of War series released its first look, with Ryan Hurst portraying Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus, while production continues in Vancouver alongside a cast including Thor, Odin, Heimdall, Mimir, Brok and Sindri, and Baldur. The show has a two-season order, with Ronald D. Moore writing and Frederick E.O. Toye directing the first two episodes, produced by Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios, PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions.
Sony's PS5 exclusive God of War: Sons of Sparta, a 2D metroidvania spin-off exploring Kratos' youth, launched to a 66 Metacritic score — the fourth-lowest for a first-party PS4/PS5 release this generation — marking the first major critical flop of 2026; while critics are unimpressed, consumer reception is somewhat warmer and sales could still recover as the year progresses.
At Fan Expo Vancouver 2026, Christopher Judge said he won’t voice Kratos in the upcoming God of War remake and TC Carson will reprise the role, while noting the remakes will feature a new fighting system; Judge also suggested a late-summer reveal for his own project with Santa Monica Studio, though an update later clarified he has no involvement with the original games and his future work may be unrelated to God of War.
Christopher Judge says he has zero involvement with the God of War Remake Trilogy and suggests his earlier comments were misinterpreted; TC Carson will voice Kratos in the remakes, while Santa Monica Studio’s next game is rumored for 2027 with a possible late-summer reveal.
Sony announced it would shut down Bluepoint Games, sparking talk that Microsoft could step in to fund a new project for the team. God of War creator David Jaffe even urged Phil Spencer to back a new or remade title, but the likelihood remains slim given Microsoft’s past studio closures and evolving priorities. The debate continues over whether Bluepoint’s expertise could live on under another banner or partner.
Voice actor Christopher Judge says the God of War remake trilogy will use new technology and add content, including a fighting system, with original Kratos voice actor TC Carson set to reprise the role; Judge later clarified he isn’t involved with the remake; the project was announced at Sony’s State of Play, and a 2D spinoff, Sons of Sparta, released alongside.
Kratos voice actor Christopher Judge says he won’t voice the Greek-trilogy remakes but hints that Sony Santa Monica has more God of War plans in the works, with an announcement likely arriving in late summer.
Christopher Judge teased a late-summer reveal for Santa Monica Studio’s next God of War, aligning with rumors of a 2027 release, and confirmed TC Carson will voice Kratos in the GoW Trilogy Remake, which will feature new technology and a new fighting system. The piece also notes rumors of a brand-new IP potentially set in a new mythological setting (possibly Egypt) from SMS, with announcements expected later in the year around events like State of Play or Summer Game Fest.
Rumors suggest Santa Monica Studio is developing a new, unannounced PS5 project led by Cory Barlog that could be a fresh God of War–style IP set in a different mythology (potentially Ancient Egypt), with a release eyed for 2027, alongside the God of War Trilogy Remake. The information comes from leakers Shinobi602 and Nate the Hate and is not officially confirmed.
David Jaffe, the original God of War creator, criticizes the 2D side-scroller God of War: Sons of Sparta in a nine‑minute YouTube video, calling it
God of War co-creator David Jaffe critiques Mega Cat Studios’ PS5 side-scroller God of War: Sons of Sparta, calling it a “terrible first-party game” and an “embarrassment” even after hours of play. He blames Sony and Santa Monica leadership (notably Mary Olson) for design choices like a younger Kratos and issues with visual language, readability, and UI, while giving the smaller studio some leeway. He argues the game is competently made but fails to live up to the GoW name, a stance that aligns with his broader negative take on Sony’s first-party direction.
David Jaffe criticizes the new retro-style 2D God of War spin-off, calling it 'total crap' and railing against its art direction and price, sparking a heated online debate with fans and commenters defending or condemning Sony’s experimental approach.
Mandy Patinkin will portray Odin in the upcoming God of War series for Prime Video, joining Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor under showrunner Ronald D. Moore.