Netflix Secures $500M Streaming Rights for 'The Walking Dead
WHO:
Deadline - Kristin Dolan stated that re-upping with Netflix was “the right choice” during the company's second-quarter earnings call shortly after the company announced the deal.
Deadline - Kristin Dolan stated that the decision to re-upping with Netflix was made after considering offers from “a lot of the major players” in streaming.
Deadline - Kristin Dolan is the CEO of AMC Global Media.
Engadget - Netflix is the streaming service involved in the deal.
WHAT:
Deadline - The deal is described as a co-exclusive arrangement with AMC+.
Engadget - Netflix has paid $500 million to secure the streaming rights to The Walking Dead and its six spinoffs.
Coming Soon - The deal is described as a strategic pivot for both Netflix and AMC, reshaping where audiences will find the post-apocalyptic saga of The Walking Dead.
TechCrunch - The licensing agreement is described as a global streaming deal for The Walking Dead Universe, which includes the original series and its six spinoffs.
Screen Rant - Netflix and AMC have signed a multi-year licensing deal worth $500 million for streaming rights to The Walking Dead and its six spinoffs.
Deadline - The deal is described as a co-exclusive arrangement with AMC+.
WHERE:
Engadget - The deal pertains to the streaming rights for The Walking Dead, which is produced by AMC.
WHEN:
Deadline - The deal is for a duration of five years.
CNBC - NBCUniversal's content deal with YouTube Premium is set to start early next year.
Deadline - The deal is for a duration of five years.
WHY:
Deadline - Kristin Dolan emphasized that re-upping with Netflix was “the right choice” during the company's second-quarter earnings call.
Deadline - Kristin Dolan stated that re-upping with Netflix was “the right choice” after considering offers from “a lot of the major players” in streaming.
HOW:
Engadget - Netflix has paid $500 million to secure the streaming rights.
(UPDATED July 31, 2026 13:30 UTC)
Kristin Dolan announced during a recent earnings call that renewing Netflix's streaming rights was “the right choice,” shortly after the company revealed a significant deal. Netflix has committed $500 million for a co-exclusive arrangement with AMC+ to secure the streaming rights to The Walking Dead and its six spinoffs, which will last for five years. This partnership marks a major move for Netflix as it continues to expand its content offerings.
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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 06:02 UTC)
A new deal between Netflix and AMC is on the horizon, marking a significant strategic shift for both companies. This agreement will change how audiences access the post-apocalyptic saga of The Walking Dead. Fans can expect to see more details about this exciting development in the near future.
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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 02:52 UTC)
NBCUniversal's content deal with YouTube Premium is set to kick off early next year. This partnership aims to enhance the streaming experience for subscribers by providing access to a variety of NBCUniversal's programming. Viewers can look forward to this exciting development in the coming months.
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(UPDATED July 30, 2026 16:28 UTC)
Kristin Dolan announced that the decision to continue the partnership with Netflix came after evaluating offers from many major players in the streaming industry. The new licensing agreement is a global streaming deal for The Walking Dead Universe, which encompasses the original series along with its six spinoffs. Dolan highlighted during the company's second-quarter earnings call that renewing with Netflix was "the right choice."
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(UPDATED July 30, 2026 14:42 UTC)
Netflix and AMC have officially signed a multi-year licensing deal worth $500 million for the streaming rights to The Walking Dead and its six spinoffs, with the arrangement being co-exclusive with AMC+. Kristin Dolan, the CEO of AMC Global Media, expressed that renewing the partnership with Netflix was “the right choice” after evaluating offers from several major streaming players. This deal will span five years, ensuring that fans can continue to enjoy the beloved series on Netflix.