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Season 1 – American Gladiators

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Follows amateur contenders as they compete against 16 American Gladiators in physical challenges; the challenges include Joust, Powerball, Hang Tough, The Wall, The Ring and Collision for $100,000 and the champion title.

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Critics Reviews

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Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media May 5
3/5
This latest reboot of the iconic series offers all the competitive energy, athleticism, and spectacle the franchise is known for, but with a brand new theme song. Go to Full Review Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred May 2
B-
Amazon's American Gladiators is a competent show that faithfully brings the show back to its roots. Yet I'm not sure that's enough to sustain a show in 2026 Go to Full Review Johnny Loftus Decider Apr 20
The AmGlad reboot does a pretty good job cutting in highlights from the original American Gladiators. They work to set the historical precedent. Go to Full Review Nagier Chambers Big Gold Belt Media Apr 19
2.5/5
A modern reboot that entertains with spectacle and physicality, but loses some of the raw energy that defined the original. Go to Full Review Luke Y. Thompson Mortal Cinema (Substack) Apr 17
It’s no better or worse than the original. I don’t feel bad for watching it, but I don’t know that I’d choose it out of a lineup, either. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Happy S. @RT38766433 May 8 The iconic music can’t save this over produced shinny “competition”. See more Mindy M @RT93650500 Apr 27 I've watched all versions of this show over the years so I was expecting the usual cheese factor with some decent competition. However, this version has way to much talking and not enough gladiating. Also, someone needs to remind The Miz this is not the WWE so he doesn't need to yell constantly. The final straw for me was seeing "Mr. Pectaular" as one of the Gladiators. Just no. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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John Ferraro

Creator

Mike "The Miz" Mizanin

Host

Rocsi Diaz

Host

Chris Rose

Self

Jessie Godderz

Self

Ramy Romany

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 17, 2026 Heat 1 A new generation of contenders step into the Gladiator Arena to take on 16 new Gladiators in Whiplash, Powerball, Joust and The Eliminator. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 17, 2026 Heat 2 New contenders clash with the Gladiators in Collision, The Ring, Hang Tough and The Eliminator. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 17, 2026 Heat 3 Four new contenders take on The Wall, The Gauntlet, The Edge and The Eliminator in a night packed with surprises. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 24, 2026 Heat 4 This round mixes strategy and strength as Ben, a stuntman with world record-breaking grip power, takes on Bobby, a world-traveling real estate professional; on the women's side, Fallon, a bug exterminator, faces Michelle, a board-game lover. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 24, 2026 Heat 5 Austin, a motion-capture artist fighting for his family's future, faces Andy, a boxing-gym co-founder chasing his childhood dream; circus performer Rebecca and Crossfit baking enthusiast Jordan bring creativity and power to the Arena. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 24, 2026 It's the last night before the semifinals, and the contenders are leaving nothing behind; Terri, formerly homeless Army veteran, faces Ilana, an ice-dance champion chasing a new kind of glory; Ben, a Samoa-born dreamer, takes on Blake, an all-American bull rider from Texas. Details Episode 7 Aired May 1, 2026 Semifinal 1 The semifinals kick off in the Arena, where the Gladiators hit harder and the margin for error vanishes; a leveled-up version of the Wall demands speed and precision; the Edge pushes balance to its limits; a contender won't know what hit them when they face Eagle on Joust; when the Eliminator begins, it's all about endurance and willpower, only the strongest earn a spot in the finale. Details Episode 8 Aired May 1, 2026 Semifinal 2 Four semifinalists face their toughest test yet; the upgraded Gauntlet Level Up adds new layers of punishment, Hang Tough pushes grip strength to the limit and The Ring becomes a high-flying battle for control; everything comes down to The Eliminator, where power, strategy and sheer heart determine who advances to the Finals. Details Episode 9 Aired May 1, 2026 Semifinal 3 The semifinalists return for one last shot at redemption; the chaos of Atlasphere Crash Course ignites the arena, followed by the endurance climb of The Wall and the mind-game duel of The Edge; when The Eliminator begins, the pressure hits its peak, every mistake costs, every second matters and only two will make the Finals. Details Episode 10 Aired May 1, 2026 Final It all comes down to the finals; the finalists return to the arena for a super-sized showdown starting with a massive version of the Ring, followed by the punishing intensity of Joust and the aerial challenge of Hang Tough; every second leads to the Eliminator, where strength, speed and heart decide it all, ending in a dramatic finish no one sees coming. Details
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Season Info

Director
Ramy Romany
Creator
John Ferraro
Executive Producer
Daniel Calin, Barry Poznick, Sarah Happel Jackson, Adam Cooper
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Game Show, Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 17, 2026