Amazon is officially reopening the gate. After months of speculation, the studio has confirmed that a brand-new Stargate TV series is moving forward under Amazon MGM Studios, marking the franchise’s most significant revival in years. And guiding it is someone who knows the universe inside out — Martin Gero, the writer-producer who began his career on Stargate: Atlantis and went on to shape multiple shows within the franchise.
A Major Homecoming for a Veteran Stargate Creator
For Martin Gero, returning to Stargate isn’t just another job — it’s personal.
In an emotional statement, he reflected on how deeply the franchise shaped his early career:
“Twenty years ago, my first real job in television was as a Story Editor on ‘Stargate: Atlantis.’ I spent five years at the franchise working across all three series… Stargate is written into my DNA.”
Gero will serve as writer, showrunner, and executive producer on the new Prime Video series. His return instantly gives longtime fans hope that the revival will respect the mythology while pushing the franchise into new, ambitious territory.
Plot Details Locked Away — But Expectations Are Sky-High
Amazon is keeping the story tightly under wraps, but the studio promises a “bold new chapter” that honors the franchise’s long legacy. Nick Pepper, Head of US SVOD TV Development at Amazon MGM Studios, called Stargate “an enduring, iconic franchise” and hinted that the new series will be both emotionally resonant and universe-expanding.
The scale and tone appear set to match Prime Video’s recent strategy: cinematic visuals, elevated storytelling, and a world designed for both nostalgia and new audiences.
A Powerful Creative Team Behind the Reboot
Alongside Martin Gero, Amazon has assembled some huge names connected to the franchise:
- Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich — creators of the original 1994 Stargate film
- Brad Wright & Joe Mallozzi — longtime creative architects behind SG-1, Atlantis, and Universe
- Joby Harold & Tory Tunnell (Safehouse Pictures) — producers behind major action-fantasy projects
With this mix of past and present, the new series has a rare advantage: a team that understands Stargate’s core themes — exploration, humanity, and cosmic mystery — while also bringing modern storytelling muscle.
A Franchise With a Massive Legacy
The Stargate universe spans nearly three decades and includes:
- Stargate (1994 film)
- Stargate SG-1 (10 seasons)
- Stargate Atlantis (5 seasons)
- Stargate Universe (2 seasons)
- Stargate Origins (2018)
- Two direct-to-video films and multiple tie-in stories
Across its run, the franchise built one of the most loyal sci-fi fanbases in television history. And with Amazon now owning MGM — the home of Stargate — fans have been anticipating this revival since the acquisition was first announced in 2022.
Martin Gero: A Sci-Fi Force With a Strong Track Record
Beyond Stargate, Gero has made a name for himself across television:
- Creator of NBC’s Blindspot
- Showrunner of the Quantum Leap reboot
- Producer on The CW’s Kung Fu
- Producer of Netflix’s limited series Keep Breathing
His blend of character-driven storytelling and sci-fi pacing makes him an ideal choice to relaunch a universe as expansive as Stargate.
Final Words
With Amazon officially lighting the fuse, Stargate is finally heading into its long-awaited next phase — and the revival already feels promising. Bringing back a creator like Martin Gero signals an effort to honor the franchise’s legacy rather than reinvent it from scratch. If Amazon succeeds in balancing nostalgia with ambitious new world-building, the next chapter of Stargate could open a portal to one of its strongest eras yet.
