Amazon cancelled its Stargate revival series in June 2026, six months after it was announced in November 2025 [1, 2, 3]. The new show was developed over two years by Martin Gero, a veteran writer and producer who previously worked on Stargate SG-1, Atlantis, and Universe [1, 4, 2, 3]. Joseph Mallozzi and Brad Wright, original Stargate creators, served as consulting producers on the project [1, 4, 3].
The cancelled series was described as a new original story set in the Stargate universe, not a reboot or direct continuation, aiming to tell a bold new chapter [1, 4, 3]. Amazon executives reportedly ended the project over concerns it would only attract the existing Stargate fanbase and lacked broader appeal beyond longtime fans [1, 2, 3]. Joseph Mallozzi strongly disputed this, saying, "Nope. No. Sorry. Gonna have to push back on this. We were ever mindful of creating a show that would have broad appeal" [4].
Michael Shanks, who played Daniel Jackson on Stargate SG-1, expressed disappointment over the cancellation. He urged fans to petition Amazon to revive the series with original creators and performers involved, saying, "If you are at all interested in a Stargate show with ANY of the original creators/performers involved, now is the time to say something" [4, 2]. Over 42,000 fans have signed a petition calling for the series revival [2].
Amazon acquired the Stargate intellectual property as part of its MGM purchase in 2022 [3]. The franchise began with the 1994 film and grew with the SG-1, Atlantis, and Universe TV series [1, 3]. Amazon said it remains open to future Stargate projects but currently has none in production [1, 2].
Joseph Mallozzi summarized the cancellation, stating, "Sadly, it's true. Amazon has elected not to move forward with the new Stargate series. As of today, officially, that original vision is no more. We'll never get the opportunity to introduce you to that world and those characters — or reintroduce you to and check in with some familiar faces from the past" [3].
