Netflix lands global streaming deal for ‘The Walking Dead’
Netflix is doubling down on one of television’s biggest franchises, signing a massive new licensing agreement worth a reported $500 million to bring The Walking Dead Universe to audiences around the world.
AMC Global Media announced Thursday that it has reached a multi-year global licensing agreement with Netflix that will give the streaming giant co-exclusive rights to the original “The Walking Dead” series and all six of its spin-offs. In total, the deal covers 371 episodes spanning the entire franchise.
Netflix has been the exclusive U.S. streaming home of The Walking Dead since 2011, helping introduce the survival drama to millions of viewers. Now, thanks to the new agreement, its availability extends to additional markets including the U.K., Italy, Australia, and New Zealand.
The deal is particularly notable because Netflix will not have exclusive rights. Instead, the company will share streaming access with AMC+, meaning it will end Netflix’s more...
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