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Amazon Cancelled Martin Gero Stargate Reboot Project

The studio scrapped the previously announced reboot and is now seeking a writer with no ties to the franchise.

Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Science Fiction

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Amazon has cancelled the Stargate reboot project led by Martin Gero following a cancellation in June 2026. The studio is now actively searching for a new writer to take over the development of the franchise.

Why it matters

The reboot project was scrapped because it allegedly catered too exclusively to existing fans. Amazon aims to pivot its development strategy to attract a much wider audience to the long-running sci-fi franchise.

The original Stargate film debuted in 1994, followed by a television run including the 10-season Stargate SG-1 and the conclusion of the final series in 2011. Amazon acquired the franchise in 2022 and later released the 2018 web series, Stargate Origins.

The players

Amazon

This multinational technology company acquired MGM Studios and the rights to the Stargate franchise in 2022.

Martin Gero

A television producer and writer who was previously attached to lead the development of the Stargate reboot.

The details

Amazon is specifically excluding potential writers who have prior professional experience with the Stargate franchise to ensure a fresh creative perspective. Despite the cancellation of this specific reboot, the studio intends to maintain its professional relationship with Martin Gero for other upcoming projects.

Timeline

  1. The original Stargate film was released in 1994.

  2. The final Stargate television series concluded in 2011.

  3. Stargate Origins was released as a web series in 2018.

  4. Amazon announced the reboot with Martin Gero in November 2025.

  5. The studio officially cancelled the Gero project in June 2026.

Industry Dynamics

This move reflects a broader Hollywood trend where studios struggle to balance fan service with the necessity of reaching mainstream, global audiences. By moving away from a writer rooted in the franchise, Amazon is signaling a clear desire to overhaul the brand for a new era.

Fans should expect a significant delay in the production timeline for any new Stargate content while the studio scouts new creative leadership. This decision ultimately changes the potential tone and accessibility of the next franchise entry for casual viewers.

The takeaway

The pivot suggests that studios are increasingly willing to discard established creative talent to ensure future projects have mass-market appeal. Viewers should prepare for a potential departure from the tone of earlier series as the brand undergoes this creative reboot.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by Polygon.

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