Walking Dead franchise to stream on Netflix and AMC+ in 2027

AMC Global Media's The Walking Dead franchise will stream on both Netflix and AMC+ beginning in 2027 under a new five-year, $500 million co-exclusive licensing deal. The pact covers the original series and all six spinoffs—371 episodes in total—expanding access for fans worldwide.

Key Takeaways

• A five-year, $500 million co-exclusive deal puts the franchise on Netflix and AMC+ from 2027.
• The package includes the original series and six spinoffs, totaling 371 episodes.
• AMC+ will carry the main series for the first time; Netflix expands in markets such as the U.K., Italy, Australia and New Zealand.
• Territory start dates vary as existing streaming licenses expire.

What does the new Walking Dead streaming deal include?

According to Variety, the co-exclusive global licensing pact between Netflix and AMC Global Media covers the original "The Walking Dead" plus all six spinoffs: "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."

That library adds up to 371 episodes, creating a shared franchise destination across both services for the length of the five-year agreement.

When will The Walking Dead arrive on Netflix and AMC+?

Streaming under the new deal begins in 2027. Licenses for each series will start on different dates in different geographic territories after existing streaming licenses expire, AMC said.

Netflix has held exclusive U.S. streaming rights for "The Walking Dead" since 2011. The new agreement lets AMC+ stream the main series for the first time. AMC Global Media CEO Kristin Dolan said the original series will reach AMC+ early next year.

The deal also extends the show's Netflix availability in the U.K., Italy, Australia and New Zealand, among other territories.

Why does this Netflix and AMC+ pact matter for fans?

For viewers, the headline is access: more of the universe on Netflix globally, and the flagship series finally joining AMC+. Lori Conkling, Netflix's vice president of licensing, said audiences have discovered the show on Netflix for nearly 15 years and the partnership aims to bring the entirety of The Walking Dead Universe to the platform.

Dolan called the agreement a chance to make the franchise more accessible than ever and praised Netflix as a long-time partner that helped build one of entertainment's most successful franchises. For more streaming and TV alerts, follow BlasterPost's ongoing coverage of major licensing moves.