Amazon Prime Video has issued a press release with the first trailer for the American Gladiator reboot series.
WWE’s The Miz serves as a host for the new series. The first season of the series is scheduled to begin to airing April 17, 2026.
The contestants will battle for a $100,000 prize money and the title of American Gladiator Champion. The first season will be 10-parts, airing over three weeks. The original series aired weekly in syndication from September 1989 to May 1996.
New York, NY – March 31, 2026 – Today, Prime Video released the Season One trailer and revealed the cast’s Gladiator names for the iconic physical competition format, American Gladiators. The all-new trailer features the official series theme song “Rise Up” (Amazon Music Original) by Grammy Award-winning music superstar, Jelly Roll. The first three episodes of the series will premiere on Friday, April 17, 2026, on Prime Video, followed by three new episodes releasing Friday April 24, and the final four episodes releasing on Friday May 1. All ten episodes will debut exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Pre-Save “Rise Up” from Jelly Roll only on Amazon Music now.
Each episode of the fan-favorite competition features amateur male and female Contenders from across the nation stepping into the Arena to face 16 powerful new American Gladiators. From classic events like Joust, Powerball, Hang Tough, and The Wall, to high-impact new events including The Ring and Collision, every showdown demands strength, strategy, and pure grit. Only one man and one woman will conquer the Arena, claim $100,000, and earn the title of American Gladiator Champion.
Season One Official Gladiator Names
Abigail Lay – “Blaze”
Ayinde Warren – “Neon”
Dani Means – “Voltage”
Dani Speegle – “Crush”
Drew Aggouras – “Ace”
Emily Nelson – “Striker”
Eric Bugenhagen – “The Bull”
Fessy Shafaat – “Mayhem”
Jason Peele – “Eagle”
Jessica Roden – “Supernova”
Jessie Godderz – “Steel”
Joseph Hall – “Lightning”
Kailey Latimer – “Hurricane”
Lu Faustin – “Empire”
Michael Wardlow – “Fang”
Sydney Hunter – “Huntress”
American Gladiators is created and executive produced by Johnny C. Ferraro. Daniel Calin serves as the series Showrunner and Executive Producer, alongside Barry Poznick. Susan Janis-Mashayekhi, Sarah Happel Jackson and Adam Cooper serve as co-executive producers. The series is directed by Ramy Romany. American Gladiators is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.