Sony Pictures Television President Katherine Pope shared exciting updates on the progress of the highly anticipated series adaptations of popular game series God of War and Horizon.
Sony gave information about the development of God of War and Horizon series
Both projects, which will be released on Prime Video and Netflix respectively, are currently in the writing stage. The announcements were made during Sony’s CES 2024 event.
The official start of writing for the God of War and Horizon series shows that an important step has been taken in the production process. While specific details regarding the plot, cast, and release timelines have not been revealed, confirmation of active development reassures fans who have been eagerly awaiting these adaptations.
Prime Video and Netflix partnerships
While the God of War series is being prepared for Amazon Prime Video, the Horizon series is being prepared for Netflix. Leveraging the reach and popularity of these streaming services provides broad accessibility for fans around the world.
PlayStation Productions’ role
Series adaptations fall under the purview of PlayStation Productions, an internal division dedicated to developing PlayStation game franchises into television and film projects. In addition to God of War and Horizon, PlayStation Productions plays an active role in bringing other games such as Gravity Rush and Ghost of Tsushima to the screen. The studio is expanding its reach beyond television by partnering with Nintendo for a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda for the big screen.
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Sony Pictures TV has a solid pipeline of upcoming programming that further diversifies its content portfolio. Other projects for Peacock, such as Season 2 of Twisted Metal and Season 4 of The Boys, the final season of Cobra Kai and the new series Dark Matter, are noteworthy.