AMC Networks International Southern Europe

What AMC Networks International Southern Europe does

AMC Networks International Southern Europe, legally constituted as Multicanal Iberia, S.L.U. and operating commercially as AMC Global Media Iberia & Latin America, is a Spain-based (Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid) broadcast media company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMC Global Media Inc. The company self-positions as the largest producer and distributor of thematic pay TV channels in Iberia, operating a portfolio of roughly 20 to 25 branded thematic television channels spanning drama, crime, history, lifestyle, cooking, horror, anime, western, music, and documentary genres (flagship brands include AMC, Canal HISTORIA, Canal Cocina, AMC CRIME, VinTV, Canal Hollywood, Sundance TV, AMC Living, Odisea, Dark, XTRM, AMC Anime, AMC Western, Sol Musica, Acorn TV, and Real Crime). Its underlying technology stack combines pay TV thematic channel distribution — the channels are licensed into cable, satellite, and IPTV operator stacks across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America — with a proprietary direct-to-consumer streaming platform, AMC+ (accessible at amcplus.es), and third-party digital distribution through marketplaces such as Amazon Prime Video (Real Crime is offered as an add-on subscription on Prime Video's storefront). The company also commissions original Spanish-language programming for its channels (e.g., '4 de julio: una historia española' for Canal HISTORIA, and exclusive series for VinTV) and monetizes globally significant IP franchises including The Walking Dead universe and Anne Rice's Immortal Universe as AMC+ exclusives.

The business operates a multi-revenue-stream model. B2B carrier fees — per-subscriber, per-month payments from pay TV operators for inclusion of AMC's channel portfolio — form the historical core and remain the largest operating segment. DTC subscription revenue is generated through AMC+ for consumers who subscribe directly without a traditional pay TV package. Advertising revenue is generated across the linear channel portfolio and the streaming platform, with personalization capability referenced against viewer preference and geolocation data. Licensing and platform fees are earned through distribution of channels on third-party platforms (notably the Real Crime channel on Amazon Prime Video's storefront). The company serves four primary customer types: (1) pay TV subscribers in Iberia and Latin America who consume the channel portfolio through operator packages; (2) DTC streaming subscribers who access AMC+ directly; (3) pay TV operators and distributors that license the channels for inclusion in their packages; and (4) advertisers seeking brand-safe, themed audience environments across the linear and digital surfaces. Customer pricing is not publicly disclosed; AMC+ pricing tiers are accessible via amcplus.es, and carrier fees are negotiated bilaterally.

Distribution is executed through three complementary channels: pay TV operator carriage (the primary model, spanning cable, satellite, and IPTV across Iberia and Latin America), self-serve DTC streaming via the AMC+ website and app, and third-party marketplaces such as Amazon Prime Video. Marketing reach is built through content discovery on the AMC+ platform and individual channel websites, corporate social media accounts on X and LinkedIn, press releases through the corporate newsroom, and cross-promotion within the AMC channel ecosystem. The legal entity is registered in Madrid under NIF B-81367773 and operates as a private limited company (Sociedad Limitada Unipersonal) within the AMC Global Media Inc. corporate group; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

AMC Networks International Southern Europe

Legal name

Multicanal Iberia, S.L.U.

Website

https://amcnetworks.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AMC Networks International Southern Europe (operating as AMC Global Media Iberia & Latin America) is the largest producer and distributor of thematic pay TV channels in Iberia, operating 20+ branded channels and the AMC+ streaming service across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pay TV and Streaming Content

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

General Entertainment Cable Networks (MPABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International TV Broadcasters (Free-to-Air/Satellite/Cable) (MPABAEAJ), Live TV Streaming (vMVPD/IPTV OTT) (MPACAAAD), Premium/Movies & Specials Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAH)

Keywords

• Thematic pay TV channels
• Video streaming services
• Television content distribution
• Premium entertainment content
• OTT streaming platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Alarcón

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pay TV Subscription Fees: Revenue generated through distribution agreements with cable, satellite, and IPTV operators who carry AMC's portfolio of thematic channels. Fees are paid per subscriber, typically on a per-subscriber per month basis.
2. Direct-to-Consumer Streaming (AMC+): Direct consumer subscription revenue from the AMC+ streaming platform, which offers exclusive and original content. Consumers subscribe directly via amcplus.es.
3. Advertising Revenue: Advertising revenue generated across the linear channel portfolio and potentially on the streaming platform, including personalized advertising based on viewer preferences and geolocation data.
4. Channel Distribution to Third-Party Platforms: Licensing and distribution of channels (e.g., Real Crime on Amazon Prime Video) to third-party digital platforms, generating platform licensing fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AMC Networks International Southern Europe (operating as AMC Global Media Iberia & Latin America) is the largest producer and distributor of thematic pay TV channels in the Iberian Peninsula. It operates a portfolio of over 20 branded thematic channels spanning drama, crime, history, lifestyle, cooking, horror, anime, westerns, music, and documentaries, distributed via pay TV operators (cable, satellite, IPTV) and third-party platforms such as Amazon Prime Video. The company also operates the AMC+ direct-to-consumer streaming subscription service offering exclusive content from franchises such as The Walking Dead universe and Anne Rice's Immortal Universe.

Product overview

AMC Global Media Iberia & Latin America is the largest producer and distributor of thematic pay TV channels in Iberia. The company operates a multi-platform portfolio comprising the AMC+ streaming subscription service offering exclusive content from The Walking Dead universe and Anne Rice's Immortal Universe, alongside over 20 branded thematic TV channels covering genres including history (Canal HISTORIA, Historia y Actualidad), crime (AMC CRIME, Real Crime), lifestyle (AMC Living), cooking (Canal Cocina), series (VinTV), Hollywood films (Canal Hollywood), Westerns, anime, suspense (Dark), action (XTRM), music (Sol Musica), horror (Planet Horror), documentaries (Odisea), and British drama (Acorn TV). Content is distributed across traditional pay TV, streaming platforms including Amazon Prime Video, and the proprietary AMC+ OTT service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AMC+ Streaming Service Direct-to-consumer premium streaming subscription service offering exclusive access to AMC Networks content including The Walking Dead universe, Anne Rice's Immortal Universe, and live TV channels for consumers in Iberia.
• Canal HISTORIA Thematic pay TV history channel offering documentaries and historical content analysis, including original productions about Spanish and world history for pay TV subscribers in Iberia.
• AMC CRIME Crime-themed documentary pay TV channel featuring true crime series and investigations into criminal cases for pay TV subscribers in Iberia.
• Canal Cocina Spanish cooking and gastronomy pay TV channel showcasing culinary traditions, chef programs, and Mediterranean cuisine for pay TV subscribers in Iberia.
• VinTV Series-focused pay TV channel dedicated exclusively to television series content, identified as the most-watched 100%-series pay TV channel in Spain for pay TV subscribers in Iberia.
• AMC Living Lifestyle and home design pay TV channel featuring home renovation, interior design, and outdoor living content for pay TV subscribers in Iberia.
• Canal Hollywood Hollywood movies and entertainment pay TV channel featuring film content for pay TV subscribers in Iberia.
• Sundance TV Independent and international film and series pay TV channel under the Sundance brand for pay TV subscribers in Iberia.
• Planet Horror Horror genre themed pay TV channel and streaming destination for horror content, accessible via planethorror.es.
• Acorn TV British and international drama streaming service featuring Acorn TV original content for pay TV and streaming subscribers in Iberia.
• Real Crime (on Amazon Prime Video) True crime thematic channel distributed as an add-on subscription within the Amazon Prime Video ecosystem for streaming consumers in Iberia.
• AMC Channels Portal Aggregator portal at amcchannels.es that hosts multiple AMC-branded thematic channels and serves as a discovery hub for pay TV and streaming audiences in Iberia.

Quantifiable outcome

• VinTV, a 100% series channel operated by AMC Global Media, is the most-watched series-only pay TV channel in Spain, demonstrating strong audience delivery for distributors.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Amazon Prime VideocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAMC Global Media distributes its Real Crime channel on Amazon Prime Video's storefront (primevideo.com/storefront?contentId=realcrimees), making the crime documentary channel available as an add-on subscription within the Prime Video ecosystem. This represents a significant platform distribution partnership extending reach beyond traditional pay TV.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Movistar+ (Telefónica): Leading integrated pay TV operator in Spain, licensing channels like AMC's portfolio while also offering its own premium and thematic channels. Direct customer/distributor relationship with AMC Global Media, and direct competitor for premium audience share.
• Sony Pictures Television Networks Iberia (AXN, Calle 13): Operates AXN, AXN White, and Canal Hollywood competitor channels in Spanish pay TV. Direct thematic-channel distributor comparable to AMC's portfolio in genre and audience positioning.
• Canal+ Group (Vivendi): Pan-European pay TV operator and thematic channel producer with strong presence in France and Iberian-influenced markets; competes with AMC Global Media in premium, series-focused, and sport-adjacent channel positioning.
• Netflix Spain: Dominant global SVOD operating in Spain with original Spanish-language productions. Directly competes with AMC+ for premium DTC subscribers in Iberia and Latin America.
• BBC Studios (BBC branded channels in Spain): Operates BBC branded thematic channels carried on Spanish pay TV platforms; comparable in operating international premium thematic channels within the same distributor relationships as AMC Global Media.

Broad incumbents

• The Walt Disney Company (Disney Channel Spain, Disney+, Star): Operates Disney Channel, National Geographic, and Disney+ in Iberia. Competes for the same pay TV carriage slots, family/general-entertainment audiences, and DTC subscribers as AMC Global Media.
• Warner Bros. Discovery (HBO Spain, TNT, Discovery): Operates premium and thematic pay TV channels in Spain including TNT, Discovery, and HBO Max streaming. Most direct large-scale comparator to AMC Global Media in Spanish-language themed pay TV and SVOD.
• AMC Networks Inc. (US parent): US parent of AMC Global Media Iberia & Latin America; operates AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV and AMC+. Direct operational parent with overlapping channel-portfolio strategy and shared IP (Walking Dead, Anne Rice).

Regional players

• Mediaset España (Telecinco): Spanish commercial broadcaster operating general entertainment channels and pay TV themes (such as Divinity, BeMad) competing for Spanish viewers and distributor relationships with AMC Global Media Iberia.
• Atresmedia Corporación: Spain's leading commercial broadcaster with thematic pay TV channels (Antena 3, Atreseries, Atrescine, etc.) in direct competition with AMC's thematic portfolio for distribution and advertising.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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