The Agreement
Netflix and AMC Global Media have signed a multi-year global licensing deal giving both platforms co-exclusive rights to the original The Walking Dead and its six spin-off series. The package covers 371 episodes in total. Netflix already streams the main show exclusively in the US; the new terms extend that reach to the UK, Italy, Australia and New Zealand.
When UK Viewers Can Watch
The spin-offs — 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 — arrive on Netflix globally from 2027. The original series will also appear on AMC+ in the UK for the first time early next year. Existing licences in each territory will determine exact start dates.
What the Partners Said
“Audiences have discovered and loved The Walking Dead on Netflix for nearly 15 years and the show continues to attract new fans,” said Lori Conkling, Vice President of Licensing at Netflix. “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.”
“We are thrilled to expand our long-time partnership with Netflix around The Walking Dead,” said Kristin Dolan, CEO of AMC Global Media. “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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