Prime Video Announces New RoboCop Series with James Wan Producing
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Amazon is expanding its Prime Video lineup with a new eight-episode RoboCop series executive produced by James Wan and run by Peter Ocko.
Amazon is bringing back a sci-fi icon. According to IGN South Africa, a brand-new eight-episode RoboCop series is officially in development for Prime Video, with horror mastermind James Wan attached as executive producer. This project has been moving quietly behind the scenes ever since Amazon finalized its acquisition of MGM back in 2022. Development picked up serious momentum in 2024 when Peter Ocko stepped on board to helm the project as writer and showrunner.
For a generation raised on streaming marathons and prestige television adaptations, giving RoboCop the serialized treatment makes a lot of sense. Ocko brings a strong track record of building atmospheric sci-fi worlds from his work on Moonhaven and Lodge 49. Paired with Wan, who knows how to balance high-concept thrills with grounded tension, the creative team has plenty of room to explore the satirical and gritty foundations of the original film.
Adapting classic movie franchises into prestige streaming shows is a familiar playbook these days, but the real test will be whether this version can capture the sharp social commentary that made the original Detroit satire timeless. As production moves forward, we will be watching to see how Prime Video translates this heavy-hitting piece of cinema history into an episodic format for modern audiences. Be sure to read the full details over at IGN South Africa.
Tags: RoboCop, Prime Video, Television, Sci-Fi, Streaming
Original article: IGN South Africa