After calls from Stargate legends, fans of the franchise have banded together to create a petition to save the revived series, which was recently axed by Amazon.
It was recently confirmed that the revived show, which was helmed by Stargate veteran Martin Gero, would not be moving forward, with Variety citing an “individual with knowledge of the situation” as saying that Amazon executives “were concerned that Gero’s take on the series would not have broad appeal” beyond the existing Stargate fanbase.
Now, a petition, titled ‘Save Stargate with Martin Gero!’ has launched from YouTubers the Popcast Brothers and, at the time of writing, has more than 62,000 signatures.
A statement on petition page references the Variety article, and argues: “This is the kind of studio logic that makes fans want to bang their heads against the gate room wall.”
It adds: “Canceling a Stargate show because it might “only” appeal to the dedicated Stargate fanbase is absurd. That isn’t a problem, it’s a foundation.
“Stargate already has the thing most new shows would kill for: decades of loyalty, a built-in mythology, recognisable branding, and fans who have been begging for a serious return.”
The statement continues: “The idea that a franchise revival must immediately appeal to everyone on Earth before it is allowed to exist is exactly how studios end up making bland, flavourless content that appeals passionately to no one.
“You do not grow a franchise by insulting or sidelining the people who kept it alive. You start with the core audience, respect the world, tell a great story, and let that passion spread.
“Stargate is not some tiny niche property. SG-1 ran for 10 seasons. Atlantis ran for five. Universe ran for two. The franchise had movies, spin-offs, conventions, novels, games, and a fanbase that never went away. We can save the gate…”
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The petition comes after Stargate SG-1 legend Michael Shanks appealed to fans to “say something” to Amazon MGM Studios after the cancellation.
He wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “I’m gonna simply say this: if you are at all interested in a Stargate show with ANY of the original creators/performers involved, now is the time to say something. Otherwise it really will be the end of that chapter forever. Let them know you are THERE.”
The Stargate franchise originally kicked off with a feature film in 1994, and has since spawned multiple series and films. The new revival series was announced in November.
While confirming news of the cancellation, Stargate executive producer Joseph Mallozzi, who was on board as a consulting producer for the new series, said on X that Gero had developed a new Stargate series over two years, “ultimately crafting a show that offered a fresh jumping-on point for new viewers while deeply respecting existing canon”.
He continued: “It was a series that avoided the pitfalls of several modern remakes and reboots by fully embracing the core of its predecessors: action, adventure, exploration, wonder, heart, humour, and found family. And based on that creative vision, the new Stargate series was greenlit in November of 2025. As of today, officially, that original vision is no more.”
He added: “We’ll never get the opportunity to introduce you to that world and those characters – or reintroduce you to, and check in with, some familiar faces from the past. My heart breaks. For the incredibly talented writers who worked tirelessly to bring this show to life.
“For Martin who maintained an unwavering positive outlook throughout despite the challenges, and who always strove to make a show that would honour the fans while welcoming a new audiences. And for the long-suffering Stargate fandom who waited so long and came so close to getting a show they truly would have loved.”
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