The first season of Prime Video’s rebooted “American Gladiators” will premiere on April 17. The first three episodes of the competition series will be exclusively available on the streamer, followed by three new episodes on April 24, and the final four episodes on May 1.
Each episode of the show, which originally in 1989, will follow a co-ed group of contenders from across the nation as they enter the arena to face off against 16 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,” reads the official logline.
For the one man and one woman who successfully conquer the arena, they’ll claim a $100,000 prize — and the title of “American Gladiator Champion.” Mike “The Miz” Mizanin and Rocsi Diaz will host the show.
The news comes following the 2024 announcement that “American Gladiators” would be returning. When the show first premiered in the late ’80s, the series ran for seven seasons until 1996. Joe Theismann and Mike Adamle hosted the program.
“‘Gladiators’ is an enduring, physical challenge format that continues to engage families around the world,” said Lauren Anderson, head of brand and content innovation at Amazon MGM Studios, in a statement when the reboot was announced. “We look forward to delighting our global Prime Video customers with both reimagined and nostalgic elements that celebrate the best of the original series.”
“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.
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