Could Stargate Be the Next Big Animated Sci-Fi Revival? Fans Think So!
Animated anthologies are making a big splash in the sci-fi world again, thanks to hits like Star Wars: Visions, What If…?, and the recent Predator: Killer of Killers. These shows let different filmmakers and animators tell bold new stories inside beloved franchises—and fans are loving it. Now, many are asking: what franchise should be next? For sci-fi lovers, the answer is clear—Stargate.
The Stargate universe, which started with Roland Emmerich’s 1994 film, became a massive franchise with shows like Stargate SG-1, Atlantis, and Universe. But after 2017, the series seemed to vanish. That’s why fans believe it’s time to bring it back, and animation might be the best way.
Just like Star Wars: Visions used anime to tell exciting new stories from across the galaxy, an animated Stargate anthology could explore endless new ideas. It would also be the perfect chance to connect the many timelines and stories from the Stargate universe.
One thing fans love about Stargate is how it blends sci-fi with mythology. In the original film, the pyramids on Earth were linked to alien visitors. There were even plans for a movie trilogy exploring myths like the Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster, and the pyramids in Mayan culture. Though those films were never made, animation could finally bring those ideas to life.
Imagine episodes where Japanese, Aztec, or Norse myths are explained through alien Stargate travelers. Each short film could use a different animation style, just like Visions, with studios like Production I.G. or Titmouse offering their own spin on the story.
And here’s the best part: Amazon owns Stargate now. After buying MGM Studios in 2022, Amazon said it wanted to bring back big franchises. Stargate is one of them. That means the idea of an animated Stargate anthology is not just a dream—it could really happen.
Longtime co-showrunner Brad Wright even had a pitch that could kick things off: a movie that reunites the casts of SG-1, Atlantis, and Universe. That kind of crossover could be the perfect core of a new anthology, giving fans both something new and a return of familiar favorites.
With the success of Predator: Killer of Killers and Star Wars: Visions, animation has proven to be a powerful tool for expanding sci-fi worlds. Now it’s Stargate’s turn to shine again—and animation might be the gate that brings it back.