HBO's Acclaimed Martial Arts Series 'Warrior' Leaving Netflix

The critically praised 3-season show will no longer be available on the streaming platform after February 15, 2026.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Netflix has confirmed that it will be removing the acclaimed HBO martial arts drama series 'Warrior' from its streaming library on February 15, 2026. The show, which is set during the Tong Wars in late 19th century San Francisco and follows a martial arts prodigy from China, earned rave reviews from critics and audiences during its three-season run from 2019 to 2023. While the series will continue to be available to stream on HBO Max, this move by Netflix is seen as a major loss for fans of the hit kung fu show.

Why it matters

Warrior was one of the most critically acclaimed and fan-favorite action dramas of the past decade, praised for its exceptional martial arts choreography and gritty depiction of the Tong Wars era. Its departure from Netflix means the show's growing fanbase will now have to subscribe to HBO Max to continue watching the series, potentially limiting its accessibility.

The details

Warrior, which stars Andrew Koji, Olivia Cheng, and Jason Tobin, first premiered on HBO in 2019 and ran for three seasons until 2023. The show was acquired by Netflix in early 2024, where it found an even larger audience. However, Netflix has now confirmed that it will be removing all three seasons of the series from its platform on February 15, 2026, two years after it first became available on the streaming service.

  • Warrior premiered on HBO in 2019 and ran for three seasons until 2023.
  • Netflix acquired the streaming rights to Warrior in early 2024.
  • Warrior will be removed from Netflix on February 15, 2026.

The players

Warrior

A critically acclaimed HBO martial arts drama series set during the Tong Wars in late 19th century San Francisco.

Andrew Koji

The lead actor of Warrior, portraying the role of Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy from China.

Olivia Cheng

A supporting actress in Warrior, known for her role as Ah Toy.

Jason Tobin

A supporting actor in Warrior, known for his role as Young Jun.

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What’s next

Fans of Warrior will need to subscribe to HBO Max to continue watching the series after it leaves Netflix on February 15, 2026.

The takeaway

The departure of the critically acclaimed martial arts drama 'Warrior' from Netflix is a significant loss for the streaming platform's library, as the show had developed a dedicated fanbase during its two-year run on the service. This move highlights the ongoing content wars between major streaming platforms as they compete for exclusive rights to popular titles.