AMC

What AMC does

AMC is a publicly traded media and entertainment company (NYSE: AMC) operating across three integrated verticals: linear cable television (the AMC channel), premium streaming (AMC+), and theatrical exhibition (300+ AMC Theatres in the U.S. plus ODEON Cinemas in Europe). Its content portfolio is anchored by two durable IP franchises — The Walking Dead universe (11 original seasons plus spinoffs including Dead City, Daryl Dixon, and The Ones Who Live) and Anne Rice's Immortal Universe (Interview With the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, Mayfair Witches, Talamasca) — supplemented by Dark Winds (100% Rotten Tomatoes across four seasons) and more recent additions like the satirical tech drama The Audacity and TNA iMPACT! wrestling. Critically acclaimed series with sustained audience engagement drive both advertising and subscription revenue.

AMC generates revenue through multiple streams: theatrical exhibition admissions (Q1 2026 revenue of $1.045 billion, up 20% YoY), AMC+ streaming subscriptions at $7.99/month distributed direct-to-consumer and via Prime Video Channels, DIRECTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and Philo, advertising sales, IP licensing (Walking Dead gaming partnerships with Odaclick and Ares Interactive, with CEO-cited discussions worth hundreds of millions), branded merchandise (AMC Shop), and collectible popcorn buckets generating over $54 million annually. The company is actively diversifying into live experiential entertainment through an Arena One partnership that delivers real-time interactive concert screenings across its 300+ theatre locations in 89 U.S. markets, with ticket prices ranging from $40-$75. AMC+ is built on standard streaming infrastructure available across iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Roku; the Arena One concert technology uses spatial audio capture and cameras to enable bidirectional artist-audience interactivity across cinema locations.

AMC's distribution strategy has become notably experimental in 2026, with The Audacity premiering in 21 three-minute TikTok segments and on Samsung TV Plus FAST, and The Vampire Lestat extending into original music releases on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon plus a live concert event at New York's Beacon Theatre drawing ~2,900 attendees. The company serves both consumer audiences (streaming subscribers, theatrical moviegoers, live event attendees) and B2B partners (streaming platforms, game studios, advertisers, music labels). Headquartered in New York, AMC maintains production operations in Santa Fe for Dark Winds and trades on the NYSE under ticker AMC, with CEO Adam Aron leading AMC Entertainment and Kristin Dolan at AMC Networks.

Name

AMC

Legal name

AMC Networks Entertainment LLC

Website

https://amctv.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AMC is a publicly traded entertainment company operating the AMC linear cable network, AMC+ streaming service, and 300+ AMC Theatres, producing original content anchored by The Walking Dead and Anne Rice's Immortal Universe franchises across consumer and partnership revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Television and Media Entertainment

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212), Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifestyle & Reality Cable Networks (Food, Home, Travel) (MPABAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pay-TV / Premium Window Distribution (MPADAJAH), Program Format Licensing (Scripted & Unscripted) (MPABANAA), Free TV / Syndication Distribution (MPADAJAI), Programming, Booking & Repertory Exhibition Services (MPADAKAL)

Keywords

• Cable television programming
• Subscription streaming service
• Original scripted series
• Movie theater exhibition
• Live concert experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Theatrical Exhibition: Movie theater admissions revenue from AMC's global theater locations. Q1 2026 revenue of $1.045 billion with 20% year-over-year increase driven by box office recovery.
2. AMC+ Streaming Subscription: Direct-to-consumer streaming subscription service available at $7.99/month with seven-day free trial. Content available on AMC+ first before linear broadcast.
3. Advertising Revenue: AMC attracts advertising revenue through its long-lasting series with high viewership and engagement metrics.
4. IP Licensing: Licensing The Walking Dead franchise IP for video games and other media. CEO confirmed discussions with streaming partners for deals worth hundreds of millions.
5. Merchandise and Collectibles: Collectible popcorn buckets and themed merchandise sales. AMC recorded over $54 million in annual collectible popcorn bucket sales in the mid-2020s.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AMC operates as a media and entertainment company that writes, produces, and distributes original television programming through the AMC cable network and the AMC+ subscription streaming service, alongside operating AMC Theatres for movie exhibition and live concert experiences. The company monetizes content via subscription fees, advertising, theatrical ticket sales, IP licensing, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

AMC operates two primary business divisions: AMC Networks (streaming and linear television) and AMC Entertainment (theater exhibition). AMC Networks offers the AMC+ subscription streaming service with access to original programming and sister channel content, alongside the linear AMC cable channel. AMC Entertainment operates movie theaters and has expanded into live entertainment experiences. AMC+ streams on AMC.com and via mobile apps on iOS and Android, as well as through embedded integrations on streaming platforms including Prime Video, DIRECTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and Philo. The company also maintains e-commerce operations through the AMC Shop selling branded merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AMC+: Premium streaming service offering AMC Networks original series, live TV, and on-demand programming
• AMC Studios
• Anne Rice's Immortal Universe
• The Walking Dead Universe

Products and services

• AMC+ Subscription streaming service offering access to AMC's current and library programming along with content from AMC Networks' portfolio of cable channels including BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. Available as a standalone service and through third-party streaming platforms.
• AMC Channel Linear cable television channel featuring original scripted series, reality programming, and wrestling content including TNA iMPACT!. New episodes air in prime time slots on the network.
• AMC Theatres Movie theater chain offering theatrical exhibition of films, premium large-format screens, recliner seating, concessions, and collectible merchandise. Has diversified into live concert experiences through partnerships with entertainment companies including Arena One.
• AMC Shop E-commerce storefront selling branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, drinkware, and collectibles tied to AMC properties such as The Vampire Lestat, The Walking Dead, and Interview With the Vampire.
• AMC Unscripted Streaming Service Streaming service launched by AMC Networks focused on unscripted programming content.
• AMC Live Concert Experience Real-time, interactive concert experience screened live across 300 theater locations in partnership with Arena One. Features live broadcasts where artists can see, hear, and respond to theater audiences in real time, with tickets ranging from $40 to $75.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Devil Wears Prada 2 generated $233 million worldwide opening including $77 million domestically, with AMC and ODEON attracting 4.4 million moviegoers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Odaclick Game StudiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Odaclick Game Studio and Trailmark Games developed The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival beat-em-up video game in partnership with AMC, based on the 'All Out War' storyline from the AMC Walking Dead television series.
• Apple MusiccoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 May 2026Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga Mayhem Requiem premiered on Apple Music with simultaneous screening at 15 AMC theater locations across the U.S. Free to watch for both subscribers and non-subscribers.
• Warner Bros. DiscoveryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2026Space Jam 30th anniversary theatrical rereleases at Dolby Cinema/AMC locations beginning May 20, with streaming on HBO Max in October.
• Arena OnecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026AMC partnered with Arena One to screen live concerts in theaters, bringing real-time interactive concert experiences to 300+ AMC locations in 89 U.S. markets. Arena One developed technology with cameras and spatial audio capture to transmit performances from arenas to cinemas in real time.
• Ares InteractiveminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026AMC and Ares Interactive announced The Walking Dead: Aftermath free-to-play roguelite mobile game for App Store and Google Play in summer 2026, the franchise's first roguelite entry.
• Omnicom MediaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 April 2026AMC included in Omnicom Media's cross-screen video planning capability collaboration with major streamers to manage advertising frequency across fragmented media environments.
• Samsung TV PlusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 April 2026The Audacity premiered simultaneously on Samsung's free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channel as part of multi-platform distribution strategy.
• Charter CommunicationsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 April 2026Charter partnered with AMC to promote The Audacity and offer free access to AMC+ streaming service through Spectrum.
• TubiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 July 2025AMC content licensed to Tubi for U.K. market availability as part of Tubi's deal to bring AMC content to their platform.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Max (Warner Bros. Discovery): Max is a premium cable/streaming service (formerly HBO Max) offering original scripted dramas and franchise content with a similar premium positioning and multi-platform distribution. Both monetize long-tenured, prestige originals (HBO's Game of Thrones; AMC's Walking Dead/Anne Rice) and target the same audience of adult subscribers seeking high-quality scripted drama.
• Starz (Lionsgate): Starz is a premium cable and streaming service with a comparable pricing band (~$7.99/month+) and similar mix of original scripted dramas and library content. Both target the same mid-premium streaming consumer who values binge-worthy original series without the broader content libraries of Netflix or Disney+.
• Cinemark Holdings: Cinemark is one of AMC's largest direct competitors in theatrical exhibition, operating theaters across the U.S. and Latin America. Both companies depend on studio film slates for box-office revenue, share premium large-format screen strategies, and compete for collectible merchandise sales.
• Regal Cinemas (Cineworld): Regal Cinemas, owned by Cineworld, is AMC's primary domestic theatrical exhibition competitor with a similar footprint of multiplex theaters and premium formats. Both compete for blockbuster opening weekends and have diversified into non-traditional event cinema.
• FX (Disney): FX is a cable network producing prestige scripted dramas (e.g., Shogun, The Bear) targeting adult audiences — directly comparable to AMC's Walking Dead and Anne Rice Immortal Universe. Both monetize through cable distribution and Hulu/Disney+ streaming extensions.
• Paramount Network / Showtime (Paramount Global): Paramount's cable and streaming assets (Showtime, Paramount Network) compete directly with AMC in premium scripted drama and integrate with a broader streaming service (Paramount+). Both produce tentpole horror/drama franchises and face similar cord-cutting headwinds.

Broad incumbents

• Netflix: Netflix is the dominant global streaming incumbent with a vastly larger content library and original programming budget. It's a broader peer given AMC's streaming ambitions (AMC+) and content licensing deals, but operates at a different scale than AMC Networks.
• Disney+: Disney+ is a major direct-to-consumer streaming service bundling Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and FX/ABC originals — competing for the same subscription dollars as AMC+, particularly through FX content. Operates at much larger scale with stronger franchise IP.
• Peacock (NBCUniversal): Peacock is NBCUniversal's premium streaming service with ad-supported and ad-free tiers, distributing Bravo, NBC originals, and Universal film content. Comparable to AMC+ in tiered subscription offerings and multi-platform bundling.

Emerging players

• Blumhouse Productions: Blumhouse is a specialized horror content producer whose franchise model (e.g., Halloween, The Purge, Paranormal Activity) parallels AMC's Walking Dead and Immortal Universe IP monetization strategy. Comparable as a thematic peer in scripted horror/drama programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@amc
• Xx.com/AMC_TV
• Facebookfacebook.com/amc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments2 records

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