Published Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
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If you fell in love with shows like Vikings and The Witcher, then you have a lot to look forward to in Prime Video's upcoming fantasy series. Though these two shows are fundamentally very different, they both capture a delicious sort of violent intensity. Vikings, which ran for six seasons between 2013 and 2021, is a historical drama revolving around the legendary figure of Ragnar Lodbrok. The Witcher, on the other hand, is Netflix's adaptation of the fantasy monster-hunter book and video game series of the same name, which premiered in 2019 and is still ongoing.
While The Witcher is high fantasy through and through, it draws significant inspiration from real-world folklore and fairy tales. On the other hand, Vikings is more grounded in realism. The series plays fast and loose with Ragnar's historical tale, adding significant dramatizations and leaning into the mysteries of Norse mythology and theology. Regardless, both shows follow their respective protagonists through epic battles, whether against mythological beasts or threatening armies.
This brings us to Prime Video's planned fantasy offering, which is currently in production. Like The Witcher, it's based on a video game series and is absolutely packed full of monsterous threats and powerful allies. Like Vikings, this new show revolves significantly around Norse mythology and culture with layers of intense violence. We are talking, of course, about God of War, the fantasy drama series being created by legend Ronald D. Moore.
The God of War game franchise revolves around Kratos, a Spartan warrior who becomes the titular God of War. Though Kratos' story is initially rooted in Greek mythology and the Olympian gods, the game franchise's second era shifts to Norse mythology, centering Kratos' conflict with figures such as Odin and Thor. Prime Video's God of War will adapt the games' Norse era, introducing Kratos' son, Atreus.
Actor Ryan Hurst will play Kratos in Prime Video's God of War, while his son, Atreus, is played by the young Callum Vinson.
Production for God of War began in February of 2026 and isn't expected to wrap until the spring of next year. So, it will be quite a while before the new fantasy series appears on our screens. Regardless, given the popularity of shows like Vikings and The Witcher, we can almost certainly expect God of War to be a hit. After all, it has a whole lot going for it.
Prime Video's God Of War Has Limitless Potential
There is no doubt that violent fantasy and stories rooted in mythology are popular right now, so there's never been a better time for a God of War series to become a reality. Beginning with the Norse era was a smart idea on Moore's part as well, since there is more Greek-rooted fiction across popular media at the moment. The Norse era provides an opportunity to capture other elements of popular shows, drawing on the parent-child and mentor-mentee relationships appreciated in The Witcher or The Last of Us. Then, with Vikings over, God of War can pick up the Norse mantle.
The potential goes far beyond this, however. Once God of War establishes its Norse era, future seasons or spinoffs can dive into Kratos' past conflicts with the Greek pantheon. Then, the story can expand into some of the settings and themes the video game franchise has long teased for its next release, including Egyptian and Mongolian mythology. The games are also expected to centralize new protagonists in other realms, including Kratos' late wife, Faye, who faces various deities from different cultures in the afterlife.
Said and done, it's clear that God of War has a significant leg up on The Witcher and Vikings. It isn't faced with the same sorts of narrative limitations. So long as Kratos' first silver-screen outing goes well, we can expect Prime Video to lean all in, gathering the thrilling tales that have endured for centuries in our world and bringing them to life on screen in spectacular style.
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The Witcher
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Release Date December 20, 2019
Network Netflix
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Anya Chalotra
Yennefer of Vengerberg
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