# Dave Bautista Gains 20 Pounds of Muscle for Kratos Role in God of War Series

Dave Bautista revealed he has gained 20 pounds of muscle as he prepares to play Kratos in the God of War series. The physical transformation signals his preparation for the high-profile video game adaptation.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/dave-bautista-muscle-gain-kratos-god-of-war-1236937038/) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:05:45 +0000