# AMC Global Media Inc. (AMCX) — capital_return/buyback_authorization [announced]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_1df1384b99ca585e479a · retrieved 2026-08-11T15:54:33.927Z

## Overview
AMC Global Media Inc. creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands including streaming services (AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE, All Reality), cable networks (AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV, We TV), and operates AMC Studios, its in-house production and distribution operation behind franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice…

AMC Global Media entered into a license agreement with Netflix Inc. on July 30, 2026, granting Netflix co-exclusive global streaming rights to all shows in The Walking Dead Universe. Netflix will pay an aggregate content license fee of $500 million in quarterly cash installments over the licensed period for each title, with individual show licenses commencing on different dates based on expiration of AMC's existing licenses. The company expects to receive approximately $25 million in 2026, $100 million annually in 2027–2030, and the remaining amount in 2031. Due to extended payment terms, the aggregate revenue to be recognized is estimated at approximately $445 million (present value), with expected annual revenue recognition of $200–$225 million in each of 2026 and 2027.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Netflix Inc. · Deal value: $500.0M · Consideration: cash

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-07-30

## Timeline
- 2026-07-30 · 8-K (0001514991-26-000086): 8-K - AMC Global Media Inc. — *AMC Global Media Inc. creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands including streaming services (AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE, All Reality), cable networks (AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV, We TV), and operates AMC Studios, its in-house production and distribution operation behind franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice…* AMC Global Media entered into a license agreement with Netflix Inc. on July 30, 2026, granting Netflix co-exclusive global streaming rights to all shows in The Walking Dead Universe. Netflix will pay an aggregate content license fee of $500 million in quarterly cash installments over the licensed period for each title, with individual show licenses commencing on different dates based on expiration of AMC's existing licenses. The company expects to receive approximately $25 million in 2026, $100 million annually in 2027–2030, and the remaining amount in 2031. Due to extended payment terms, the aggregate revenue to be recognized is estimated at approximately $445 million (present value), with expected annual revenue recognition of $200–$225 million in each of 2026 and 2027.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1514991/0001514991-26-000086.txt

## Citations
- 0001514991-26-000086 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000151499126000086