TheGod of Warfranchise is following the trend of live-action video game adaptations, and while intriguing, there is very little known about the project. Over the years,God of Warhas become one of the most notable gaming franchises, and Kratos' journey has brought the complex demigod through a variety of harrowing scenarios.
AdaptingGod of Warinto a live-action show is no easy task. Kratos faces some of the most popular gods fromAncient Greek and Norse myths, and it will be difficult to one-up the story that is already being told within the games. However, a live-action series has one big benefit over the gaming franchise. Fellow Sony exclusiveThe Last of Ushas used its live-action series as a way to dive deeper into specific points of lore, andGod of Warfollowing in these footsteps would be a wise move.
Like The Last of Us, God of War Has Plenty of Lore to Explore at a Deeper Level
Season 2 of The Last of Us Sheds More Light on the WLF and Seraphites
The second season of HBO’sThe Last of Usseries is underway, and the story is beginning to dive a little deeper into the conflict between the Seraphites and the WLF. It’s a fascinating sub-plot withinthe larger story ofThe Last of Us Part2, but there is still more to be explored, which makes the HBO show’s approach intriguing.
HBO’s series even goes so far as to explore Isaac’s backstory andthe violent formation of the WLF. Expanding parts of the lore that the games only had time to scratch the surface of is one of the biggest upsides of adapting video games into live-action, andGod of Warhas plenty of plot points that could be perfect for this treatment.
Isaac is played by Jeffrey Wright in bothThe Last of Us Part 2and the live-action series.
God of War’s Norse Saga Features Strong Characters That Deserve More Attention
Considering that there are two seasons already being planned, it’s possible that the first could follow the story of 2018’sGod of War, while the second season jumps intothe events ofRagnarok. It’s unclear right now, but it’s definitely a likely scenario. Depending on what path the show takes when fleshing out its characters, important supporting roles like Faye, Thor, Sif, and various Aesir and Vanir gods will hopefully get more screen time.
For example,in the Norse saga, Faye is described as an even match for Thor during the war between the Aesir and Vanir gods. Considering that the games only feature Faye in brief flashbacks, the Amazon series presents the opportunity to finally get to see this battle firsthand. Even getting a glimpse into Thor and Sif’s life together before the former became a shell of his former self could be fascinating to see. A larger look at Aesir life in general would be exciting for a lot of fans who hoped to see more explored in the Norse saga.
Amazon’sGod of Warwas originally announced back in 2022, but production has since been rebooted with Ronald D. Moore as the showrunner.
The God of War Franchise Currently Feels Stuck in Limbo
There have been plenty of rumors claiming thataGod of Warside storyis on the way, but there has yet to be anything concrete confirmed. Between the game franchise and the Amazon series, there’s no telling when moreGod of Warcontent will be ready, but when it finally arrives, the next story will hopefully expand the lore in exciting new ways.
