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$500M Deal Lands The Walking Dead on Netflix & AMC+
The Walking Dead Universe Finds a New Streaming Home: Netflix and AMC+ Team Up for $500 Million Deal
What Just Happened?
Imagine your favorite toy collection suddenly becoming available at two toy stores instead of just one. That’s basically what’s happening with The Walking Dead franchise!
AMC Global Media (the company that makes The Walking Dead shows) and Netflix just signed a massive 5-year, $500 million deal. Starting in 2027, you’ll be able to watch the entire Walking Dead universe on both Netflix AND AMC+.
Important Point: This is a "co-exclusive" deal — meaning both streaming services get to show these series at the same time, all around the world.
What Shows Are Included?
This isn’t just the original show — it’s the entire universe! Here’s everything coming to both platforms:
- The Walking Dead (the original series)
- 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
- Tales of The Walking Dead
Total Count: 7 shows, 371 episodes — that’s a LOT of zombie action!
Why Is This a Big Deal?
For Netflix Fans
- Netflix has had exclusive U.S. streaming rights since 2011 (almost 15 years!)
- Now they get to keep the show AND expand to more countries like the U.K., Italy, Australia, and New Zealand
For AMC+ Fans
- First time ever that the original The Walking Dead will stream on AMC+
- All spinoffs will also have a home on AMC’s own streaming service
For Everyone Everywhere
- Global access — "all shows, all episodes" available worldwide
- No more hunting across different services to find your favorite spinoff
How Will the Rollout Work?
It’s not like flipping a switch everywhere at once. Here’s the plan:
- Existing licenses expire in different countries at different times
- Each series starts streaming on Netflix and AMC+ as those licenses end
- Full global availability builds up over time starting in 2027
Important Point: You might not see every show on day one in your country — it depends on when old deals expire.
What the Leaders Are Saying
Lori Conkling, Netflix VP of Licensing
"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."
Kristin Dolan, AMC Global Media CEO
"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."
Summary
| Detail | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Deal Value | $500 million over 5 years |
| Start Date | 2027 (rolling out by territory) |
| **Shows Included | 7 series (1 main + 6 spinoffs) |
| Total Episodes | 371 |
| Where to Watch | Both Netflix AND AMC+ (co-exclusive) |
| Biggest Change | Original The Walking Dead comes to AMC+ for the first time ever |
| Global Reach | Expanded Netflix territories + worldwide AMC+ access |
FAQ
When can I start watching on AMC+?
The original The Walking Dead series arrives on AMC+ early next year (2025), but the full co-exclusive global deal with Netflix kicks off in 2027.
Will all 371 episodes be available at once?
Not necessarily. Each show becomes available in each country after existing licensing deals expire. So it’ll roll out gradually.
Does this mean I need BOTH Netflix and AMC+?
Nope! Since it’s co-exclusive, you can watch on whichever service you already subscribe to (or prefer).
What about countries not mentioned (like Canada or Germany)?
The deal is global — the U.K., Italy, Australia, and New Zealand were just examples of expanded Netflix territories. All countries will get access as old licenses expire.
Is $500 million a lot for a streaming deal?
Yes! It’s one of the biggest licensing deals for a TV franchise, showing how valuable The Walking Dead universe still is — even years after the original series ended.
Bottom Line: Whether you’re Team Netflix or Team AMC+, you win! The entire Walking Dead universe is becoming easier to watch than ever before — no matter where you live.
