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Amazon's God of War Series Starts Filming March 2026

9/10/2025

Summary

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Amazon's live-action God of War series will start filming in March 2026 in Vancouver, Canada.
Ronald D. Moore has been appointed as the new showrunner after the original creative team departed in 2024.
The first season will feature 10 episodes, focusing on the Norse saga and omitting the Greek mythology trilogy.
A skilled writing team, including Matthew Graham and Marc Bernardin, aims to respect the game's lore.
Fans anticipate casting news for Kratos and Atreus as production progresses.

History

Historical Context

Sony's "God of War," released in 2005, redefined video game storytelling by intertwining Greek mythology with engaging gameplay, selling over 4.6 million copies by 2012. This success paved the way for adaptations, leading to Amazon's upcoming live-action series. The trend mirrors HBO's "The Last of Us," highlighting the industry's shift towards leveraging popular video game narratives for broader audience engagement.

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Story summary

Amazon's live-action God of War series will start filming in March 2026 in Vancouver, Canada.
Ronald D. Moore has been appointed as the new showrunner after the original creative team departed in 2024.
The first season will feature 10 episodes, focusing on the Norse saga and omitting the Greek mythology trilogy.
A skilled writing team, including Matthew Graham and Marc Bernardin, aims to respect the game's lore.
Fans anticipate casting news for Kratos and Atreus as production progresses.

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