God of War

92 / 100Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureApril 20, 2018

God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

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Dave Bautista Officially Cast as Kratos in Amazon's God of War TV Series

Dave Bautista has officially been cast as Kratos in Amazon's live-action God of War TV series, multiple outlets confirmed on August 21, 2026. The actor, best known for playing Drax the Destroyer in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy films as well as roles in Dune and Knock at the Cabin, steps into the role following negotiations that concluded after talks were first reported earlier in the month.

4d ago

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Dave Bautista in Talks to Replace Injured Ryan Hurst as Kratos in God of War TV Series

Amazon Prime Video's live-action God of War series has hit a significant casting shake-up. Production halted last month after Ryan Hurst, who was originally set to portray Kratos, suffered a severe bicep tear on set. The injury forced Hurst out of the role entirely, leaving the production scrambling to find a replacement for one of gaming's most iconic characters.

Aug 4, 2026

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God of War Season 2 Recasts Atreus and Thrud with New Faces

The Amazon Prime Video adaptation of God of War is heading into its second season with some notable casting changes. Both Atreus, Kratos' son and central companion of the story, and Thrud, the daughter of Thor, have been confirmed to be recast for the upcoming season. The move signals that the show's creative team is leaning into the characters' growth and aging, a challenge that live-action productions frequently face when adapting stories that span years of in-game time.

Aug 3, 2026

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God of War TV Series to Recast Kratos After Ryan Hurst Suffers Serious On-Set Injury

Amazon Prime's highly anticipated God of War live-action TV series has hit a major setback. Kratos actor Ryan Hurst suffered a serious injury on set, tearing his bicep, and will need to be recast in the role. Production on the show has been paused as the search for a replacement gets underway.

Jul 18, 2026