Battlestar Galactica board game returns in updated edition in 2027
The gist
A new edition of Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game arrives 19 years after the original, with crowdfunding in early 2027.
The franchise is also said to be bringing back familiar faces in 2027.
How it unfolded
- 1978The pilot TV movie of the original Battlestar Galactica was repackaged as a theatrical release, Saga of a Star World, to help recoup its $8 million cost.
- 1978The original series lasted only one season due to mounting production costs, but launched a franchise now including four TV series and two additional theatrical releases.
- 2004Ronald D. Moore's reimagining premiered as a miniseries before being greenlit for a full show, with a darker, more mature tone and an ensemble cast.