American Ninja Warrior (Seasons 19 & 20)
As of September 8, 2026, American Ninja Warrior (Seasons 19 & 20) is a series that is in pre-production. The production companies attached are A. Smith & Co. Productions and NBC Entertainment. Executive producers Arthur Smith, Kent Weed and 3 others are attached. Its listed shoot location is Las Vegas, NV. Production List last updated this listing on September 8, 2026.
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Project Summary
American Ninja Warrior returns to production for Seasons 19 and 20, following NBC's two-season renewal of the competition series. Both seasons will film all rounds in Las Vegas later this year, continuing the format shift that began in Season 17. The series is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions, with executive producers Arthur Smith, Kent Weed, Anthony Storm, Brian Richardson, and Kristen Stabile. Season 19 will feature the return of the iconic Mt. Midoriyama obstacle, while Season 20 will celebrate obstacle racing's inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games with a special Summer of Champions event featuring former Olympians and elite ninja champions from more than 15 countries. Hosts Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Zuri Hall are returning for both seasons.
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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 listed are on file and available to members.
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