Amazon MGM Studios is making another attempt to revive Stargate, this time bringing in WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer to develop a new television series. The project, reported by Variety on October 9, 2026, marks a fresh start for the long-running science-fiction franchise after Amazon abandoned an earlier revival earlier this year.
Schaeffer is developing the series under her overall television deal with Amazon MGM Studios, announced in 2026. Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell of Safehouse Pictures are attached as executive producers, while a writers’ room is being assembled. Amazon has declined to comment publicly, and no cast, storyline or release date has been announced.
Why Amazon Is Starting Stargate Over Again
The announcement is particularly interesting because Amazon had already approved a different Stargate series in November 2025. That project was led by Martin Gero, a veteran of Stargate: Atlantis, Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Universe, with longtime franchise figures also involved.
However, the studio cancelled Gero’s version in June 2026 despite the project having completed a 20-week writers’ room and entered pre-production in the United Kingdom.
Schaeffer’s involvement therefore represents more than a routine change of showrunner. Amazon is effectively starting over with a different creative approach to a franchise that has remained largely absent from mainstream television for years.
Her previous work offers an interesting perspective on what she could bring to the property. WandaVision combined superhero storytelling with mystery, emotional drama and unusual television formats, while Agatha All Along expanded that world through supernatural storytelling and character-driven conflicts.
Although those projects demonstrate Schaeffer’s experience with established fictional universes, Amazon has not revealed whether her Stargate series will follow a similar approach.
What Could the New Stargate Series Explore?
The franchise began with Roland Emmerich’s 1994 film starring Kurt Russell and James Spader. Its central concept involves an ancient alien device that creates wormholes, allowing people to travel between distant planets.
The movie eventually inspired Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe, establishing a mythology built around interplanetary exploration, ancient civilisations and military science fiction.
One major unanswered question is whether Schaeffer’s version will continue the existing television continuity or introduce a new starting point for audiences unfamiliar with the franchise.
That decision could prove important. The original shows developed extensive mythology across hundreds of episodes, creating opportunities for returning characters but also presenting challenges for newcomers.
For now, the project remains in early development, with no confirmed production schedule or premiere window. After the cancellation of its previous revival, Amazon’s next significant step will be establishing whether Schaeffer’s new vision can successfully move Stargate from development into production.
