Flanigan's most significant attempt occurred in the early 2010s, following the cancellation of Stargate Atlantis and during MGM's financial instability.
: The plan included producing a full 20-episode season of Stargate Atlantis (Season 6). To manage costs, production was slated to move from Vancouver to a studio in Europe, with plans for global pre-sales and subsequent U.S. distribution. joe flanigan buy stargate
: Shortly before the official 2025 announcement, Flanigan reportedly pitched a plan to Jason Momoa (Ronon Dex in Atlantis ) to join forces and attempt to regain control or produce a series with Amazon, but the official greenlight for the Gero project rendered the effort too late. Flanigan's most significant attempt occurred in the early
: In November 2025, Amazon MGM Studios officially greenlit a new original Stargate series led by franchise veteran Martin Gero . distribution
: MGM filed for bankruptcy in November 2010 before the deal could be finalized in writing. When the company reemerged under new management (Spyglass Entertainment), the new executives were not interested in leasing the rights and preferred focusing on a feature film reboot by the original creators, Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin. Recent Developments (2025–2026)
As of early 2026, the franchise remains under the control of , following Amazon's acquisition of the studio.