Amazon kills plans for Stargate series reboot
Amazon has decided to cancel its plans for a reboot of the Stargate series, which was announced last November. Concerns were raised that the new show would only attract hardcore fans and not have broader appeal. Executive producer Joseph Mallozzi confirmed the cancellation, expressing disappointment over the loss of the opportunity to explore the franchise further.
- ▪Amazon's Stargate series reboot has been officially canceled.
- ▪The show was intended to attract both new viewers and long-time fans of the franchise.
- ▪Concerns about the series' limited appeal led to the decision to halt production.
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Entertainment Amazon kills plans for Stargate series reboot There were concerns that it would only appeal to hardcore fans. By Steve Dent June 3, 2026 7:42 am EST MGM Amazon's fledgling Stargate series, announced last November, has been canceled, Variety reported. The new show was met with enthusiasm by franchise fans and would have been helmed by Martin Gero, who worked on Stargate: Atlantis back in the early 2000s. However, Amazon execs were said to be worried that the new series would only appeal to hardcore Stargate fans and lacked broad appeal beyond that. "Sadly, it's true. Amazon has elected not to move forward with the new Stargate seeries," said executive producer Joseph Mallozzi on X. "As of today, officially, that original vision is no more.
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