SEGA Classic Golden Axe Heads to Paramount Plus With Star Studded Voice Cast
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Paramount Plus announced a ten episode animated series based on SEGA's classic arcade game Golden Axe, premiering on September 16, 2026.
Paramount Plus has dropped the first trailer, imagery, and release details for its upcoming animated adaptation of Golden Axe. All ten episodes of the series will premiere exclusively on the streaming platform on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Bringing the iconic 1989 arcade brawler to modern screens, the show is co-created and executive produced by Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler, with Chandler stepping in as showrunner.
The official synopsis confirms that legendary warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, and Gilius Thunderhead are reuniting to save Yuria from the villainous Death Adder. Their quest gets complicated by Hampton Squib, an inexperienced adventurer whose grand ambitions far outweigh his actual combat skills. This forced alliance forms the comedic and action heavy backbone of the series as the mismatched crew tries to finally put an end to Death Adder.
The voice cast features notable names including Matthew Rhys as the grumpy dwarf Gilius Thunderhead, Danny Pudi as the naive newcomer Hampton Squib, and Lisa Gilroy as the lethal sorceress Tyris Flare. Rounding out the main crew are Liam McIntyre as the honorable barbarian Ax Battler and Carl Tart as the uncomfortably cheesy humanoid panther Chronos Lait. Animation duties are being handled by Titmouse, with production backed by CBS Eye Animation Productions, Sony Pictures Television, and Original Film alongside SEGA leadership.
As gaming adaptations continue to dominate streaming platforms, seeing a classic arcade beat em up get the high profile animated treatment is a win for longtime fans and modern audiences alike. IGN South Africa detailed the full announcement, highlighting how SEGA is continuing to breathe new life into its classic intellectual properties across different entertainment mediums.
Tags: Gaming News, SEGA, Animation, Streaming
Original article: IGN South Africa