What happened
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Hulu Japan announced on September 15, 2026, that AEW programming will begin streaming exclusively on Hulu Japan starting this fall, according to Wrestling Headlines, which cited AEW’s official announcement.
The deal covers AEW Dynamite, AEW Collision, and all live AEW pay-per-view events, per the announcement shared by Wrestling Headlines and confirmed by Fightful, 411Mania, and WrestleView.
What we know
Fightful reported that AEW confirmed the new streaming arrangement, stating that content will begin airing “this fall,” though no exact premiere date was given.
411Mania described the agreement as AEW attaining “a new international media partner” through the deal with Hulu Japan.
Ringside News noted that AEW’s announcement came just one day after WWE confirmed that Netflix would become its new streaming home for programming in Japan, framing the two announcements as arriving in quick succession.
What is not confirmed
None of the sources provided an exact launch date beyond the general “this fall” timeframe.
Financial terms of the agreement between AEW and Hulu Japan were not disclosed in any of the available reports.
Why it matters
The move gives AEW a dedicated streaming presence in the Japanese market at a time when WWE has also just secured a new Japanese streaming partner in Netflix, according to Ringside News, positioning both major U.S.-based promotions with fresh international media deals in the same region within a short span of time.
Sources
- Fightful: AEW To Air On Hulu Japan
- Wrestling Headlines: AEW Programming To Begin Streaming Exclusively On Hulu Japan
- 411Mania: AEW Signs Deal To Air On Hulu In Japan
- Ringside News: AEW Announces Hulu Japan Deal One Day After WWE Reveals Netflix Move
- WrestleView: AEW Dynamite, Collision and PPV’s to air on Hulu Japan this fall
