As of the October 10, 2026 reporting, Stargate fans have a peculiar problem: another series may be on the way, yet some people are less excited than worried. After all, a familiar franchise returning is good news—unless nobody can tell you which version of that franchise is coming back.
One revival ends, another takes its place
A new Stargate project led by Martin Gero, who previously worked on the franchise, was announced in November 2025. According to subsequent reporting, that plan was meant to continue the established universe. It was reportedly scrapped in June 2026. Then, in early October, outlets reported that Jac Schaeffer, known for WandaVision and Agatha All Along, was developing a different Stargate series.
That sequence is what bothers some longtime viewers. The concern is not simply that a new writer has arrived. Fans had been expecting another chapter in a universe they knew. Now the question is whether this proposed show will belong to that same story—or start over.
Imagine someone switching the Stargate back on but leaving the destination coordinates blank. The portal looks promising. Stepping through is another matter.
Does that mean SG-1's history will be erased?
No such conclusion has been established. As of CinemaBlend's October 10 article, the new project's plot, its connection to existing shows, and possible returning characters had not been disclosed. The outlet also reported that Amazon had not commented on the latest news.
Michael Shanks, who played Daniel Jackson in SG-1, was reported to have reacted negatively. Some fans expressed frustration too. Those reactions document a concern; they are not evidence that the studio has decided to discard established continuity.
The grounded answer is narrower: one continuation-oriented project was reportedly canceled, and another series was reported to be in development. Whether it is a sequel, a reboot, or something between those two remains unknown. The gate may be opening again, but nobody has published the destination.
Sources: CinemaBlend, October 10, 2026; Variety report. The Variety article and Shanks's X post were not directly accessible; details about them are attributed to CinemaBlend.
