Amazon Develops 'Warhammer 40,000' Animated Series With Cavill as Producer

WHO:

Deadline - Amazon MGM Studios is developing the series.

Variety - Henry Cavill is attached to executive produce the animated series and lead the live-action series.

Variety - Dave Wilson is the co-creator and director of the new animated series.

Variety - John Orloff is developing the series alongside Dave Wilson.

Variety - Tim Miller is the creator of "Secret Level" and will executive produce the animated series.

Variety - Natalie Viscuso is also an executive producer.

Variety - Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment and Andy Smillie from Games Workshop are executive producers.

WHAT:

Deadline - The animated series is described as an "event series."

Variety - The series will feature plot elements involving The Deathwatch, an elite group of Space Marines.

Variety - The animated series will feature The Deathwatch, an elite group of Space Marines that specialize in hunting down alien threats.

Variety - The series is being developed as a spinoff of the Amazon animated anthology series "Secret Level," which featured a "Warhammer 40,000" episode when it debuted in late 2024.

Deadline - Amazon is developing a "Warhammer 40,000" animated event series.

Variety - The animated series is being developed alongside a live-action version of "Warhammer 40,000."

Variety - The series will feature The Deathwatch, an elite group of Space Marines.

Variety - The animated project is a spinoff of the "Secret Level" anthology series.

WHERE:

Variety - The series is being developed in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios and Games Workshop.

WHEN:

Variety - The "Secret Level" anthology series featured a "Warhammer 40,000" episode when it debuted in late 2024.

WHY:

Variety - Dave Wilson stated, "This series gives us the opportunity to build on that foundation and tell a much larger story."

Variety - Dave Wilson stated, "The response to the ‘Warhammer’ episode was extraordinary, particularly from fans who understood how much care went into getting the world right."

Variety - Dave Wilson expressed a desire to tell a long-form story set in "Warhammer 40,000" for more than twenty years, stating, "I’m incredibly grateful to Games Workshop and Amazon MGM Studios for the opportunity to do it."

Variety - Dave Wilson stated that "Secret Level" was designed as a launchpad for larger stories, and the response to the "Warhammer" episode was extraordinary.

HOW:

Variety - The animated series is being developed in collaboration with Blur Studios, which produced the "Secret Level" anthology series.

Variety - The animated series is being developed by Blur Studios, which produced "Secret Level."

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 07:38 UTC)

An exciting new animated event series is set to be released, featuring plot elements involving The Deathwatch, an elite group of Space Marines. Dave Wilson expressed that this series provides a fantastic opportunity to expand on the existing foundation and tell a much larger story. Fans can look forward to an immersive experience that promises to delve deeper into this captivating universe.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 00:04 UTC)

An exciting new animated series is in the works, featuring The Deathwatch, an elite group of Space Marines dedicated to hunting down alien threats. This series will serve as a spinoff of the Amazon animated anthology "Secret Level," which included a popular "Warhammer 40,000" episode when it premiered in late 2024. Dave Wilson emphasized the extraordinary response from fans, noting their appreciation for the care taken in bringing the "Warhammer" universe to life, with the series being developed in collaboration with Blur Studios, the team behind "Secret Level."

(UPDATED August 3, 2026 18:42 UTC)

Dave Wilson has long wanted to tell a story set in the "Warhammer 40,000" universe, expressing his gratitude to Games Workshop and Amazon MGM Studios for the opportunity. The animated series is being developed in collaboration with Blur Studios, known for their work on the "Secret Level" anthology series. This partnership aims to bring Wilson's vision to life in a fresh and exciting way.

(UPDATED August 3, 2026 16:28 UTC)

Amazon MGM Studios is developing an animated event series based on "Warhammer 40,000," alongside a live-action version, with Henry Cavill attached as an executive producer for both. The project, which will feature The Deathwatch, an elite group of Space Marines, is being co-created and directed by Dave Wilson, with additional executive producers including Tim Miller and Natalie Viscuso. This animated series is a spinoff of the "Secret Level" anthology series, which introduced a "Warhammer 40,000" episode that received an extraordinary response when it debuted in late 2024.