'Walking Dead' franchise set to stream online in 2027 as part of five-year deal
Los Angeles, July 31
The popular 'The Walking Dead' franchise is all set to stream on both Netflix and AMC+, beginning in 2027 as part of a new five-year deal, as per Variety.
The co-exclusive USD 500 million global licensing deal between Netflix and AMC Global Media covers the original 'The Walking Dead' as well as all six of its spinoffs, including 'Fear the Walking Dead', 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon', 'The Walking Dead: Dead City', 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live', 'The Walking Dead: World Beyond', and 'Tales of the Walking Dead'.
To total it up, it comes to 371 episodes.
Licenses for each series will commence on different dates in different geographic territories, after the expiration of existing streaming licenses, stating Variety, quoting AMC.
Notably, Netflix has held the exclusive US streaming rights for 'The Walking Dead' since 2011. With the new deal, it will allow AMC+ to stream the main series for the first time ever and also extend its availability on Netflix in the UK, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand, among other territories.
"Audiences have discovered and loved The Walking Dead on Netflix for nearly 15 years, and the show continues to attract new fans. We're excited to partner with AMC Global Media to continue to expand that access to more audiences around the world and bring the entirety of The Walking Dead Universe to Netflix," said Lori Conkling, Vice President of Licensing at Netflix, as quoted by Variety.
Kristin Dolan, CEO of AMC Global Media, further added, "We are thrilled to expand our long-time partnership with Netflix around The Walking Dead. This deal creates a global destination for this universe - all shows, all episodes - making the franchise more accessible than ever to fans around the world. In addition, the co-exclusive agreement allows us to bring the original series to AMC+ for the first time early next year. Netflix has been an important partner in making The Walking Dead one of the most successful franchises in the history of entertainment. This agreement is a fantastic result for our companies, for the fans and for this timeless IP."
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Reader Comments
USD 500 million for zombie shows? That's a hefty price tag. But hey, if it means I don't have to subscribe to 3 different platforms to watch all the spinoffs, I'm all for it. Bring on Daryl Dixon! 🇮🇳
Honestly, the main show lost its charm after season 8 for me. But the spinoffs like Dead City and Daryl Dixon have been refreshing. Good move by AMC to consolidate everything on Netflix and AMC+.
2027 seems so far away though 😅. By then we might have a whole new generation of kids wondering why everyone is obsessed with zombies. Still, good to know I'll have something to binge during my college breaks!
As someone who's watched every single episode, I appreciate this move. But I wish they'd considered pricing for markets like India. $500 million deal means they'll jack up prices here too. Not everyone can afford multiple subscriptions, yaar.
My weekend plans are sorted for the next few years! 🧟♀️ Also, nice to see Netflix bringing the original series to AMC+ for the first time - that's a smart collaboration. More content for everyone!
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