All Elite Wrestling has announced a new exclusive streaming destination in Japan, with Hulu Japan set to carry the promotion’s programming beginning in November 2026.
The agreement will make Hulu Japan the Japanese home for episodes of AEW Dynamite and AEW Collision, while the platform will also broadcast AEW pay-per-views. The pay-per-view portion of the arrangement is scheduled to begin with AEW Full Gear 2026, which takes place on November 14.
The deal gives AEW a defined new route to fans in Japan after the company’s previous arrangement with NJPW World came to an end on August 31. AEW weekly television had aired on a tape-delayed basis through New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s streaming service, but those broadcasts gradually stopped as that agreement expired. The archive of prior AEW television episodes was also removed from NJPW World.
Hulu Japan’s arrival answers the most immediate question surrounding where current AEW programming will be available in the market. It also represents another international distribution move for a company that has continued expanding its presence outside the United States.
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Weekly AEW Shows and Pay-Per-Views Included
The announced package covers AEW’s two principal weekly programs, Dynamite and Collision. That ensures Japanese viewers will have a single platform for the company’s current major television output once the Hulu Japan arrangement starts.
The inclusion of pay-per-views is equally significant. Rather than limiting the deal to weekly television, Hulu Japan will carry AEW’s major event schedule beginning at Full Gear. Full Gear has traditionally been one of AEW’s most prominent annual shows, making it a notable starting point for the new relationship.
No further programming specifics have been confirmed. AEW has stated that additional information regarding the arrangement will be revealed in the coming weeks, leaving several details still to be clarified before the November launch.
Among the points not yet established is the availability of AEW’s older programming. The announcement identifies current episodes of Dynamite and Collision and the company’s pay-per-views, but it does not confirm whether Hulu Japan will receive a substantial archive of past AEW television, previous pay-per-views, or other promotion-produced content.
That distinction matters following the removal of AEW’s back catalog from NJPW World at the conclusion of the prior agreement. For viewers who had used that service to revisit earlier weekly episodes, the future location of that library in Japan remains unannounced.
The End of AEW’s NJPW World Arrangement
AEW’s Japanese streaming plans have been in transition since its deal with NJPW World ended on August 31. New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s platform had served as the home for AEW’s weekly shows in Japan on tape delay, providing a direct link between the two companies’ audiences.
Once that deal expired, AEW programming was phased out from the service and the existing television archive was taken down. The timing created uncertainty for fans in Japan, particularly because AEW and NJPW remain closely connected through their annual Forbidden Door pay-per-view collaboration and through ongoing crossover relationships involving talent and events.
Not everything connected to AEW disappeared from NJPW World, however. Previous editions of the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-views have remained available on the New Japan platform and are expected to stay there despite AEW’s new Hulu Japan deal.
That continuing availability underlines the unique status of Forbidden Door. Unlike AEW’s standard pay-per-view schedule, the event is built around the involvement of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. As a result, its distribution situation does not necessarily have to mirror the approach used for AEW-only events.
It remains unclear whether the next Forbidden Door pay-per-view will be offered through both Hulu Japan and NJPW World in Japan, or if another arrangement will be used. No platform plan for the next edition has been announced, and the participation of NJPW adds an understandable layer of complexity to that question.
Questions Remain Around MyAEW and the Archive
Following confirmation that the NJPW World deal would end, Japanese fans had been encouraged to sign up for MyAEW. The Hulu Japan announcement now raises questions about what role that service will have in Japan once the new exclusive streaming agreement begins.
There are no announced details indicating that MyAEW will cease operating in Japan, nor has AEW outlined how the service may coexist with Hulu Japan. At present, the important distinction is that Hulu Japan has been named the exclusive home for AEW programming from November, while the long-term status and functionality of MyAEW in the territory have not been detailed.
The same uncertainty applies to on-demand access beyond the newly announced weekly shows and pay-per-view events. A streaming agreement can provide a clear home for current programming without immediately resolving where a full historical catalog will reside. Until further information is released, fans will have to wait for confirmation on whether any portion of AEW’s tape library will become available through Hulu Japan.
Those questions are particularly relevant in a market where streaming libraries can be a major part of the value for dedicated wrestling viewers. Current episodes and live-event access are central to a new deal, but archival programming allows audiences to follow past storylines, revisit landmark matches and remain connected to the company’s history.
AEW has not indicated that its prior weekly archive from NJPW World will automatically transfer to Hulu Japan. With that library no longer present on NJPW World, the availability of older Dynamite and Collision installments should be treated as unresolved until AEW or Hulu Japan provides further specifics.
A Broader International Distribution Push
The Japanese agreement is the latest in a series of international distribution developments for AEW. At the start of September, the promotion reached a deal with TOD by beIN to bring its programming to the Middle East and North Africa.
Together, the Hulu Japan and TOD by beIN arrangements show AEW continuing to establish regional homes for its content in major overseas markets. The company’s weekly television programming and pay-per-view events are central to its global identity, and reliable access in each territory is vital for maintaining an international fan base.
Japan holds a particularly notable place in AEW’s broader wrestling landscape. The country has a deep pro wrestling tradition, an established audience for international promotions, and an ongoing connection to AEW through its work with NJPW. The annual Forbidden Door concept has made the AEW-NJPW relationship one of the most visible cross-promotional partnerships in modern wrestling.
The move to Hulu Japan does not change the fact that AEW and NJPW have shared history and active ties. Instead, it separates the distribution of AEW’s regular programming from NJPW World while preserving the existing availability of past joint Forbidden Door events on New Japan’s service.
For AEW, the new partnership provides a fresh platform following the conclusion of the NJPW World era. For Japanese viewers, it establishes where to find upcoming episodes of Dynamite and Collision, as well as AEW pay-per-views beginning with Full Gear on November 14.
What Happens Next
The key date is November 2026, when Hulu Japan is expected to become the exclusive home of AEW programming in Japan. Full Gear on November 14 will mark the first announced pay-per-view under the arrangement.
Before then, more information is expected regarding the rollout. Details still worth watching include whether Hulu Japan will offer AEW’s historical catalog, how MyAEW will fit into the Japanese marketplace, and where future AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door events will be available.
For now, the central takeaway is clear: AEW has secured a new Japanese streaming home after its NJPW World agreement concluded. Hulu Japan will take over as the destination for the promotion’s weekly flagship programming and major pay-per-view events, opening the next phase of AEW’s distribution strategy in one of professional wrestling’s most important international markets.
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