New Space Jam-themed Air Jordan 11 drops holiday 2026
Jordan Brand is launching a new Air Jordan Space Jam-inspired colorway—the "Green Screen" Air Jordan 11 Retro Monstars—for holiday 2026. The all-green suede sneaker pays tribute to behind-the-scenes Space Jam filming, features a glow-in-the-dark outsole, Space Jam packaging, and a $255 retail price through Nike and select Jordan retailers.
Jordan Brand is going big for the 30th anniversary of Space Jam, and the sneaker lineup is where the buzz is loudest. Alongside the classic black-and-royal "Space Jam" Air Jordan 11 returning December 12, 2026, an entirely new colorway is headed to shelves this holiday season—and it is already turning heads across sneaker culture.
News of the release was first reported by leaker @zSneakerHeadz on Instagram, with Complex and Sole Retriever breaking down the details. For fans tracking celebrity-driven style moments, this drop sits squarely in our Celebrity Breaking News coverage.
Key Takeaways
- The Air Jordan 11 Retro "Monstars" (also called "Green Screen") is a new Space Jam 30th-anniversary colorway, not a rerun of the classic black patent-leather pair.
- Design inspiration comes from green-screen footage of Michael Jordan filming the Monstars game scene in the mid-1990s.
- The shoe features an all-green suede upper, glow-in-the-dark outsole, and special Space Jam-themed packaging.
- Expected release: holiday 2026 via Nike, Nike NBHD doors, and select Jordan retailers at $255 in unisex sizing.
What Makes This Space Jam Air Jordan 11 Different?
Unlike the iconic black "Space Jam" Jordan 11 that Michael Jordan wore on court and in the film, this new colorway takes its cues from what happened off camera. During the final game scene shoot, Jordan battled animated Monstars on a green screen, with stand-ins in green bodysuits perched on stools to match the aliens' towering height.
Sole Retriever reports the Air Jordan 11 Retro Monstars channels that production footage with a monochrome green suede upper covering the full silhouette. A glow-in-the-dark sole unit adds contrast that mock-up images from @zSneakerHeadz suggest will stand out after dark.
Complex notes the sneaker is expected to ship with special Space Jam-themed packaging, though firm product images have not yet surfaced from Jordan Brand itself.
When Will the Air Jordan 11 Monstars Release?
Both Complex and Sole Retriever point to a holiday 2026 launch window, aligning with Jordan Brand's long-standing tradition of saving its biggest Air Jordan 11 drops for the end of the year.
According to Complex, the "Green Screen" Air Jordan 11 is slated to arrive exclusively at Nike NBHD doors during the holiday season. Sole Retriever adds that wider availability through Nike and select Jordan retailers—in-store and online—is also expected.
The timing puts this release alongside other Space Jam anniversary silhouettes, including the classic Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam" retro on December 12, 2026, per Yahoo's reporting on style CT8012-900.
How Much Will the Green Screen Jordan 11 Cost?
Retail pricing is set at $255 for unisex sizing, matching the premium tier Jordan Brand has applied to several 2026 holiday releases. Yahoo notes the standard "Space Jam" retro also carries a $255 price tag, making both among the most expensive standard Air Jordan 11 retros to date.
Given the film tie-in, glow-in-the-dark details, and limited Nike NBHD exclusivity reported by Complex, resale demand could push prices higher if stock is tight. Check back for confirmed launch dates as Jordan Brand typically firms up holiday drop details closer to September.