American Ninja Warrior
Project Summary
American Ninja Warrior is heading into its 19th and 20th seasons following a two-season renewal at NBC. The long-running obstacle course competition series is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions, with executive producers Arthur Smith, Kent Weed, Anthony Storm, Brian Richardson, and Kristen Stabile returning. Production on both seasons will commence before the end of 2026, with all competition rounds filming in Las Vegas. Season 19 is slated to air in summer 2027 and will feature the return of the iconic four-stage Mt. Midoriyama course. Season 20, airing in 2028, will be a special "Summer of Champions" edition celebrating the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games, featuring former Olympians and elite ninja champions from more than 15 countries around the world. The series continues to be hosted by Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, with Zuri Hall reporting from the sidelines.
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Cast & Crew
Production
| Executive Producer | Arthur Smith |
| Executive Producer | Kent Weed |
| Executive Producer | Anthony Storm |
| Executive Producer | Brian Richardson |
| Executive Producer | Kristen Stabile |
Other Crew
| Host | Matt Iseman |
| Host | Akbar Gbajabiamila |
| Host | Zuri Hall |
Contact details for each person are available to members.
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