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

The9 LTD 6-K