Christopher Judge, the actor widely known for voicing Kratos in God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok, has pushed back on interpretations of recent statements he made about the God of War Trilogy Remake, emphasizing that he has "zero involvement" with the project and its development. In a clarification posted on Judge's X account, the actor said his original remarks during a fan-recorded conversation were taken out of context after clips circulated suggesting he may have inadvertently revealed information about Santa Monica Studio's future plans—something he insists is not the case.
The God of War Trilogy Remake, officially announced earlier this month as a return to the franchise's Greek saga with original Kratos voice actor Terrence C. Carson reprising the role, is currently in development at Santa Monica Studio with few confirmed details beyond the fact that it exists. While the leaked remarks also teased fans might "hear about what we're doing probably late summer," speculation about Judge's involvement with that or any unannounced projects has been tempered by his statement that he is focused on other work and not part of the remake.
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Kratos Actor Christopher Judge Is Not Involved in the God of War Trilogy Remake
The confusion about Judge's rumored involvement in the God of War Remake Trilogy ultimately stems from a meet-and-greet interaction at Fan Expo Vancouver, where Judge was approached by a fan and recorded during a casual exchange about the future of the franchise. In the clip, which went semi-viral online, Judge confirmed he would not be reprising the role of Kratos in the remake trilogy and stated that Carson would be returning for the Greek-era games. That alone stirred up conversations about the upcoming remake, as Carson might have voiced Kratos in the original trilogy, but Judge has been the voice of the character since the 2018 reboot.
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During the same exchange, Judge spoke of the God of War Remake Trilogy taking advantage of modern tech and incorporating fresh fighting mechanics, which naturally led some fans to speculate that the remake would be more than a straightforward visual overhaul. However, it was his comments that fans would "hear about what we're doing probably late summer" that made even bigger rumors spread like a wildfire. Many interpreted the phrasing as a possible tease for Santa Monica's next major project, particularly amid ongoing speculation that the studio's next big title could launch sometime in 2027.
Judge's recent follow-up statement on X, though, was direct and entirely unambiguous. "Let me be crystal clear, I have zero involvement with the original games and what they involve. Full stop," he wrote. He went on to add that while he would love for all of his future work to involve Santa Monica and the God of War IP, he has other projects he is excited about and plans to share more information about them this summer. In light of that, the "late summer" comment he made in his exchange at Fan Expo Vancouver more than likely referenced his own upcoming work rather than a big God of War reveal from Santa Monica.
God of War has been one of PlayStation's most high-profile properties for nearly two decades now, and the Norse saga made Judge's portrayal of Kratos one of modern gaming's most recognizable performances. As a result, even off-hand remarks can make fans eager for more news ecstatic at the possibility. At the same time, Santa Monica Studio has always kept its cards close to its chest. Beyond confirming that the Greek trilogy is being remade for modern hardware, almost every other detail is still a mystery.
Judge confirmed he would not be reprising the role of Kratos in the remake trilogy and stated that Carson would be returning for the Greek-era games.
As for the studio's next big project, rumors have gone on for months about a potential new mythology or even a brand-new IP. Judge's comments briefly poured fuel on that fire before his clarification all but put it out. For now, there's no confirmed timeline for an announcement about Santa Monica's rumored new IP beyond the usual speculation that comes around summer showcases.
In the meantime, what is already official is that the original voice of God of War's Kratos is returning for the remake trilogy, with Judge continuing his work elsewhere. With summer rapidly approaching and some big gaming events to come, it may not be long before more details surface about Santa Monica's next major project or the remake trilogy itself. Nevertheless, Judge has made it unmistakably clear that whatever the studio has planned for the Greek saga revival, he is not involved in it.
