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RTL and Prime Video to Launch German ‘Gladiators’ in 2026

The series will debut on Prime Video with a four-week window before RTL’s free-TV run.

Overview

  • RTL and Prime Video confirmed a local reboot titled “Gladiators – Die Show der Giganten,” marking a joint production for the German market.
  • Filming is slated for spring 2026 at Messe Düsseldorf with RTL Studios leading production.
  • Episodes will premiere exclusively on Prime Video, followed four weeks later by broadcasts on RTL and streaming on RTL+.
  • Casting for contestants and Gladiators is open now, and tickets for the live recordings are on sale via MyShow, priced around €15 for adults and €10 for children.
  • The format adapts the 1990s U.S. franchise previously aired in Germany (1992–1994), featuring contestants competing against a roster of professional strength athletes.