Bruce Lee's Warrior Series Leaving Netflix in February

The critically acclaimed martial arts drama will depart the streaming platform after a 3-season run.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 12:55pm by Ben Kaplan

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The martial arts series Warrior, based on the writings of Bruce Lee, is being removed from Netflix in February 2026. The show premiered on Cinemax in 2019 and later moved to HBO Max for its third season, but was abruptly canceled by the streaming service in 2023 despite positive reviews and solid viewership. Warrior is currently available to stream on Netflix, but will leave the platform on February 17.

Why it matters

Warrior was a well-received series that brought Bruce Lee's vision to life, showcasing the iconic martial artist's writing and influence. Its departure from Netflix is notable as the show had built a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim over its 3-season run. The cancellation by HBO Max and now the removal from Netflix highlights the challenges of maintaining viewership and securing long-term streaming rights for niche genre shows.

The details

Created by Jonathan Tropper, Warrior follows a Chinese immigrant who finds himself in the middle of gang wars in 1800s San Francisco. The show featured renowned martial arts stars such as Andrew Koji, Joe Taslim, and Mark Dacascos. Despite its critical success, with the first season scoring 79% and the second and third seasons achieving a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, HBO Max abruptly canceled the series in 2023.

  • Warrior premiered on Cinemax in 2019.
  • The series moved to HBO Max for its third season in 2022.
  • HBO Max canceled Warrior in 2023.
  • Warrior will be removed from Netflix on February 17, 2026.

The players

Warrior

A martial arts drama series based on the writings of Bruce Lee, which premiered on Cinemax in 2019 and later moved to HBO Max.

Jonathan Tropper

The creator of Warrior, known for his work on the Cinemax series Banshee and the Apple TV series Your Friends & Neighbors.

Andrew Koji

The lead actor of Warrior, playing a Chinese immigrant caught up in gang wars in 1800s San Francisco.

Shannon Lee

The executive producer of Warrior and the daughter of martial arts legend Bruce Lee.

Justin Lin

The executive producer of Warrior, known for directing several Fast & Furious films.

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What’s next

Fans of Warrior have until February 17, 2026, to watch the series on Netflix before it is removed from the platform.

The takeaway

The departure of Warrior from Netflix is a loss for fans of the critically acclaimed martial arts drama, which brought Bruce Lee's vision to life. The show's cancellation by HBO Max and now its removal from Netflix highlights the challenges of maintaining viewership and securing long-term streaming rights for niche genre series, even those that receive strong reviews and have dedicated fanbases.