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Updated · martincid.com · Jul 30
Netflix, AMC+ Unite 7 Walking Dead Series in $500 Million Co-Exclusive Deal
Updated
Updated · martincid.com · Jul 30

Netflix, AMC+ Unite 7 Walking Dead Series in $500 Million Co-Exclusive Deal

3 articles · Updated · martincid.com · Jul 30

Summary

  • $500 million over five years will put all seven "The Walking Dead" series on both Netflix and AMC+, ending the long split that forced fans to subscribe to separate services for the full story.
  • Early 2027 is the rollout point: the original series lands on AMC+ for the first time, while spinoffs including "Daryl Dixon" and "Dead City" begin moving onto Netflix through the year.
  • 371 episodes are covered under the pact, with Netflix also adding the flagship in markets where it was unavailable, including the UK, Italy, Australia and New Zealand.
  • The deal broadens access rather than lowering costs—viewers still need a paid subscription, but either service will carry the franchise's complete library instead of only part of it.

Insights

Why is AMC handing over 371 episodes of its crown jewel to a major streaming rival for a half-billion dollars?
Could this massive co-exclusive licensing deal signal the death of walled-garden streaming platforms forever?