| Cover | May 11, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 333-266143 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001936756 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 87-2538731 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6300 Ridglea Place |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 950 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Fort Worth |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 76116 |
| City Area Code | (817) |
| Local Phone Number | 438-1937 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
