Golden Axe | Hampton and the Bad Brothers Fight Dark Guld (S1, E5) | Paramount+ and Animated
After fighting their way through a gladiator arena, Hampton Squib (Danny Pudi) and the Bad Brothers (Eugene Cordero, Eric Bauza) face one more epic boss battle: the villainous Dark Guld (Dee Bradley Baker)! Season 1, Episode 5: The Brothers Bad
In an homage to SEGA’s iconic 1989 video game, Golden Axe follows legendary warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they reunite to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder, who just won’t seem to stay dead. Their quest is complicated by Hampton Squib, an inexperienced and wildly underprepared adventurer whose dream of heroism far exceeds his abilities. Forced to work together despite their flaws, they must find a way to stop Death Adder once and for all.
Golden Axe | Gilius Thunderhead (Matthew Rhys) Meets Hampton Squib (Danny Pudi) (S1,E1) | Paramount+ and Animated
Eager young squire Hampton Squib (Danny Pudi) meets the legendary adventurer Gilius Thunderhead (Matthew Rhys), but you know what they say about meeting your heroes. Season 1, Episode 1: The Legend of the Emerald Blade
In an homage to SEGA’s iconic 1989 video game, Golden Axe follows legendary warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they reunite to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder, who just won’t seem to stay dead. Their quest is complicated by Hampton Squib, an inexperienced and wildly underprepared adventurer whose dream of heroism far exceeds his abilities. Forced to work together despite their flaws, they must find a way to stop Death Adder once and for all.
Golden Axe | Full Episode (S1, E1) | ”The Legend of the Emerald Blade” | Paramount+, Animated and SEGA
"The Legend of the Emerald Blade" - Feeling unappreciated, battle-dwarf Gilius Thunderhead (Matthew Rhys) separates from his companions Ax (Liam McIntyre) and Tyris (Lisa Gilroy) and sets off in search of the legendary Emerald Blade. Along the way, he meets the inexperienced and overeager Hampton Squib (Danny Pudi). Meanwhile, Ax and Tyris replace Gilius with half-panther, half-man Chronos Lait (Carl Tart).
Golden Axe: Meet the Cast feat. Matthew Rhys, Haley Joel Osment & MORE! | Animated and Paramount Plus
Meet the extremely competent heroes of Golden Axe that are totally not about to get murdered by a pack of skeletons! And an imp that likes to be kicked?! Ooh!
Watch the new series streaming now on Paramount+ featuring Matthew Rhys, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre, Carl Tart, Danny Pudi, Haley Joel Osment, Stephanie Beatriz, and MORE! Get started at ParamountPlus.com
Golden Axe NEW Show 🗡️ Choose Your Own Adventure (Pick Wisely!) 🤨 | Animated and Paramount Plus
The quest for the GOLDEN AXE begins now! Which path do you take? Whoa, didn't expect you to choose the scary forest! Good luck, and watch the new series Golden Axe on Paramount+! Get started at ParamountPlus.com
FROM ARCADE TO ANIMATED SERIES: GOLDEN AXE SET TO PREMIERE EXCLUSIVELY ON PARAMOUNT+ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Produced by CBS Studios and Based on the Popular SEGA®Video Game Franchise, Voice Cast Features Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Liam McIntyre and Carl Tart
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August 20, 2026 - After decades of dragons, magic, and side-scrolling heroics, Golden Axe is making the leap from arcade classic to animated series when all ten episodes premiere Wednesday, September 16 exclusively on Paramount+.
In a hilarious homage to SEGA's iconic 1989 video game, Golden Axe follows legendary warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare and Gilius Thunderhead as they reunite to save Yuria from the evil giant Death Adder, who just won't seem to stay dead. Their quest is complicated by Hampton Squib, an inexperienced and wildly underprepared adventurer whose dream of heroism far exceeds his abilities. Forced to work together despite their flaws, they must find a way to stop Death Adder once and for all.
The star-studded voice cast includes: Emmy® award winner Matthew Rhys as Gilius Thunderhead, a grumpy battle dwarf with exceptionally poor hygiene and a chip on his shoulder; Danny Pudi as Hampton Squib, a naive, inexperienced first time adventurer who has dreamt of questing his entire life; Lisa Gilroy as Tyris Flare, a fearsome battle sorceress, deadly in a fight and even deadlier with her sharp wit; Liam McIntyre as Ax Battler, a barbarian warrior with a strict code of honor and sweet golden retriever demeanor; Carl Tart as Chronos "Evil" Lait, an uncomfortably cheesy humanoid panther.
Golden Axe is produced by CBS' Eye Animation Productions, CBS Studios' animation arm; Sony Pictures Television; and Original Film. Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler co-wrote the first episode and co-created and executive produce the series, with Chandler serving as showrunner. SEGA's Haruki Satomi, Shuji Utsumi and Toru Nakahara will also executive produce alongside Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty and Toby Ascher of Original Film. Titmouse serves as the animation studio for the series with Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio and Ben Kalina serving as executive producers.
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Update (9/4): To celebrate the premiere of Golden Axe, Paramount+ will be hosting a special session at the Savannah College of Art and Design's (SCAD) 2026 SCAD AnimationFest!
Enter the wild and action-packed world of Golden Axe with executive producer and showrunner Joe Chandler, executive producer and co-creator Mike McMahan, and supervising producer Giancarlo Volpe. Based on SEGA’s iconic video game franchise, the animated series brings its legendary warriors, fantastical world, and over-the-top action to the screen with an entirely new comedic edge. The creative team will discuss how they balance action and comedy, build upon the mythology of the original games, and open the world of Golden Axe to a new generation.
Which Golden Axe Character Are YOU? ft. Matthew Rhys | Animated and Paramount Plus
Do you smell like a swamp rat died in your beard? Then you might be just like Gilius Thunderhead, the heroic battle dwarf of Golden Axe! Or, at least that's what his pathetic, or, I mean, inexperienced squire Hampton would say! See who you are most like from this heroic cast of characters featuring the voice talents of Matthew Rhys, Danny Pudi, and more!
