The9 Limited (NCTY) unveils AI drama and interactive movie game based on TVB’s The Greed of Man

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The9 Limited reported that its wholly owned subsidiary Shanghai The9 Information Technology has signed a definitive cooperation agreement with Chengdu Lumosi Network Technology to develop an AI-powered short drama and an AI-assisted interactive movie game.

The projects will be based on The9’s exclusive mobile game development and publishing license for TVB’s classic drama The Greed of Man (大时代). By combining licensed premium drama IP with generative AI video technologies and AI-enabled production pipelines, the partners aim to improve development efficiency, shorten production cycles and explore new scalable content formats for global short-form drama and interactive entertainment.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of February 2026

Commission File Number: 001-34238

THE9 LIMITED

17 Floor, No. 130 Wu Song Road

Hong Kou District, Shanghai 200080

People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x                   Form 40-F ¨

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release – The9 Announces AI-Powered Short Drama and AI-Assisted Interactive Movie Game Development Initiative Based on Licensed TVB Classic IP The Greed of Man (大时代)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

THE9 LIMITED

	By	:	/s/ George Lai
	Name:	:	George Lai
	Title:	:	Director and Chief Financial Officer

Date: February 11, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

The9 Announces AI-Powered Short Drama and AI-Assisted Interactive Movie Game Development Initiative Based on Licensed TVB Classic IP The Greed of Man (大时代)

Shanghai, China, February 11, 2026 — The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) (“The9”), an established interactive entertainment and digital technology company, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai The9 Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai The9”) has entered into a definitive cooperation agreement with Chengdu Lumosi Network Technology Co., Ltd. (“Chengdu Lumosi”) to launch an AI-powered short drama and AI-assisted interactive movie game.

Shanghai The9 currently holds the exclusive mobile game development and publishing license for the classic TVB drama The Greed of Man (大时代). The original television series was produced and is owned by TVB. Building upon its licensed premium drama IP portfolio and recent breakthroughs in generative AI video technologies — including next-generation large-scale video generation models and AI-enabled production pipelines — Shanghai The9 has initiated the development of AI-powered short drama formats and AI-assisted interactive movie game concepts inspired by The Greed of Man (大时代), within the scope of its existing authorized rights.

Chengdu Lumosi brings technical expertise in AI-driven content prototyping and interactive entertainment technology development. The collaboration will focus on:

· AI-powered short drama format development

· AI-enhanced script iteration and cinematic scene generation

· AI-driven interactive storytelling mechanics

· Hybrid interactive movie game prototypes integrating cinematic narratives with player-driven decision systems

“Recent advances in generative AI video technologies are fundamentally reshaping the economics of scripted drama production and narrative-driven interactive entertainment,” said Gary Gao, COO of The9. “By combining high-quality licensed drama IP with AI-native production workflows, we aim to significantly enhance development efficiency, shorten production cycles, and pioneer scalable new content formats for the global short-form drama and interactive entertainment markets.”

“We value our ongoing cooperation with TVB and remain committed to operating within our authorized IP rights. We believe AI-powered short drama and AI-assisted interactive movie games represent a structural evolution in digital entertainment. Going forward, we will continue to evaluate additional high-quality drama IPs to expand our AI-driven content strategy.”

The9 Limited

17 Floor,

No. 130, Wu Song Road,

Hong Kou District,

Shanghai 200080, PRC

About The9 Limited

The9 Limited (The9) is an Internet company listed on Nasdaq in 2004. The9 is committed to become a global diversified high-tech Internet company and is engaged in online games operation, Bitcoin mining business and AI-driven drug discovery investment.

Investor Relations Contact

Ms. Jojo Su
Investor Relations Specialist
The9 Limited
Tel: +86 (21) 6108-6080
Email: IR@corp.the9.com

FAQ

What did The9 Limited (NCTY) announce in this 6-K filing?

The9 Limited announced a cooperation agreement between its subsidiary Shanghai The9 and Chengdu Lumosi to develop an AI-powered short drama and AI-assisted interactive movie game based on TVB’s classic drama The Greed of Man, using generative AI video and interactive entertainment technologies.

Which intellectual property is The9 Limited (NCTY) using for its new AI projects?

The9 is using the classic TVB drama The Greed of Man (大时代). Shanghai The9 holds the exclusive mobile game development and publishing license, and will build AI-powered short drama and interactive movie game experiences within the scope of its existing authorized rights from this premium drama IP.

Who is The9 Limited’s partner in the AI-powered short drama and game initiative?

The9’s subsidiary Shanghai The9 is partnering with Chengdu Lumosi Network Technology. Chengdu Lumosi contributes technical expertise in AI-driven content prototyping and interactive entertainment development, supporting the creation of AI-powered short drama formats and AI-assisted interactive movie games inspired by The Greed of Man (大时代).

How does The9 Limited (NCTY) plan to use generative AI in this new initiative?

The9 plans to leverage next-generation large-scale video generation models and AI-enabled production pipelines. Management believes combining AI-native production workflows with high-quality licensed drama IP can enhance development efficiency, shorten production cycles, and enable scalable new content formats in short-form drama and interactive entertainment.

How does this AI initiative relate to The9 Limited’s existing relationship with TVB?

The9 emphasizes its ongoing cooperation with TVB and its commitment to operate within authorized IP rights. The company is developing AI-powered short dramas and AI-assisted interactive movie games based on The Greed of Man under its existing license, and will consider additional high-quality drama IPs for its AI-driven content strategy.

What businesses is The9 Limited (NCTY) currently engaged in?

The9 Limited describes itself as an established interactive entertainment and digital technology company. It is engaged in online games operation, Bitcoin mining business and AI-driven drug discovery investment, aiming to become a global diversified high-tech Internet company listed on Nasdaq since 2004.

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