Batista Crosses 250 Pounds Bulking For Kratos Role

Batista has crossed the 250-pound mark while bulking up to portray Kratos in the upcoming Amazon Prime God of War series. The former pro wrestler posted an Instagram story on Sunday evening revealing he has now passed 250 pounds after adding 20 pounds of muscle since taking on the role.

Batista had previously shed significant muscle mass in recent years as his acting career grew because the parts he was cast in did not require his previous physique. He was selected for the Kratos part in late August after original choice Ryan Hurst tore his bicep on set in January 2026, an injury that needed surgery and would have pushed production restart into 2027.

In the weeks following his casting, Batista has focused on regaining muscle to match the iconic video game character's build.