Jordan Brand is Bringing Back the Space Jam Air Jordan 9 for Fall 2026

OGs always reign supreme in the sneaker world. This rings especially true for Jordan Brand, which continually reaches back into the vault to bring back original sneakers that Michael Jordan himself wore during his playing days. Well, technically the sneaker we’re discussing today wasn’t worn by MJ in NBA action, but he did rock the Air Jordan 9 OG in his most famous silver screen appearance.

The caveat is that during Jordan’s well-documented first retirement, in which he would play Minor League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox organization, Nike released the Air Jordan 9. Because of this, MJ never laced up the sneaker for an NBA game during its original run in 1994. Two years later, Jordan starred in the Warner Bros. classic “Space Jam” where he would team up with the Looney Tunes to save planet Earth by joining the Toon Squad and defeating the Monstars in a game of basketball. Everyone remembers the Air Jordan 11 colorway he wore in the film, but he also wore the Air Jordan 9 in its original white, black, and true red colorway.

As mentioned above, the Air Jordan 9 OG was originally released during the sneaker’s 1994 run and features a clean white leather upper, black suede, and red accents on branding details. Following this drop in ‘94, Jordan Brand would retro the colorway in 2002 and then once again in 2008 as part of the Countdown Pack alongside an Air Jordan 14. Another re-release took place in 2010, but it wouldn’t be until the 2016 retro (the last time the sneaker hit shelves) that Jordan Brand would give it the “Space Jam” moniker.

The Air Jordan 9 Retro OG Space Jam will be released Fall 2026 through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s and GS sizing, the retail price is set at $215 and $165, respectively. Check below for images of the 2016 retro, and download the Sole Retriever mobile app for real-time alerts on the latest drops, restocks, and raffles.