Golden Axe: First Look at the New Animated Series Based on the Classic SEGA Game

Paramount+ has unveiled the first look at their forthcoming animated series, Golden Axe, a new take on the beloved SEGA video game from 1989. The ten-episode run will debut exclusively on Paramount+ on September 16, 2026. Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler, who previously collaborated on Star Trek: Lower Decks and American Dad, co-wrote the pilot and share co-creation and executive production duties, with Chandler also serving as showrunner.

The story follows Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, and Gilius Thunderhead, legendary warriors who reunite to rescue Yuria from the undead giant Death Adder. However, their mission is complicated by Hampton Squib, a first-time adventurer with lofty aspirations but questionable skills. Despite their differences, the group must learn to cooperate and overcome Death Adder's reign of terror.

Key cast members include Matthew Rhys as Gilius Thunderhead, a grumpy battle dwarf with poor hygiene; Danny Pudi as Hampton Squib, an eager but inexperienced adventurer; Lisa Gilroy as Tyris Flare, a formidable sorceress with quick wit; Liam McIntyre as Ax Battler, a code-abiding barbarian and golden retriever enthusiast; and Carl Tart as Chronos "Evil" Lait, an oddly cheesy humanoid panther.

SEGA producers Haruki Satomi, Shuji Utsumi, and Toru Nakahara, alongside Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, and Toby Ascher of Original Film, contribute to the project. Animation duties are handled by Titmouse, with Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, and Ben Kalina as executive producers.