26 Keys Productions

What 26 Keys Productions does

26 Keys Productions is a privately held, Austin-based scripted television and film production company founded and controlled by brothers Noah Hawley and Kyle Hawley. The company develops, produces, and holds producer credits on premium scripted content primarily for major broadcast and streaming buyers, with FX/Disney Entertainment Television serving as its flagship counterparty under a renewed nine-figure overall deal. Its core product portfolio spans the Alien franchise adaptation (Alien: Earth on FX), multiple installments of the Fargo anthology series, the Marvel series Legion, and the limited drama Lucy in the Sky, with an active development pipeline that includes a Far Cry video game adaptation for FX, the horror remake Terrified for Warner Bros., and The Witches of Cambridge for Hulu.

The company's revenue model relies on production fees, licensing and backend participation from studio commissions, and ancillary income from Noah Hawley's published novels (via Hachette) and Spotify music (including the Alien: Earth soundtrack track 'Strange Brew'). Go-to-market is relationship-driven at the showrunner level, with Noah Hawley serving as the primary creative force and chief dealmaker across studio partnerships; the company does not disclose pricing or contract terms publicly. Distribution flows exclusively through major third-party platforms (FX, Hulu, Disney+, Warner Bros.), with no direct-to-consumer distribution channel.

The company's organizational footprint is intentionally lean at 11-50 employees, with operations centered in Austin, Texas and a secondary production presence at Pinewood Studios in the UK for Alien: Earth Season 2. Strategic priorities are evident in the expansion of the development slate across IP categories (video game, literary, horror remake), the executive team buildout, and sub-brand extensions into music and literature that monetize the founder's creative output beyond traditional production fees. No external institutional investors, private equity ownership, or parent company relationships have been disclosed.

Name

26 Keys Productions

Legal name

26 Keys Productions

Website

https://26keysproductions.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

26 Keys Productions is an Austin-based, privately held television and film production company founded by Noah and Kyle Hawley that develops premium scripted content, anchored by a nine-figure overall deal with FX and Disney Entertainment Television and a slate including Alien: Earth, Fargo, and Far Cry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Television Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Format & Remake Rights Licensing (MPADALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Music & Original Score/Composition (MPAIALAD), Music Rights & Clearances (Sync, Score, Publishing) (MPADAAAI)

Keywords

• Television production services
• Scripted content development
• Film production
• Streaming content creation
• Anthology series production

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Television Production: The company produces television series for major networks and streaming platforms, generating revenue through production fees, licensing deals, and backend participation.
2. Film Production: Feature film production including adaptations (Far Cry video game adaptation, Terrified horror remake) for major studios.
3. Music and Literature: Noah Hawley's music playlists and published novels generate ancillary revenue through streaming and book sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

26 Keys Productions is a private Austin-based entertainment company that develops and produces scripted television series and feature films. The company produces premium scripted content including the Alien franchise adaptation (Alien: Earth), the Fargo anthology series, and the Marvel series Legion, with upcoming projects spanning horror remakes and video game adaptations. Revenue is generated through production fees, licensing deals, and backend participation with major broadcast networks and streaming platforms.

Product overview

26 Keys Productions is a multifaceted entertainment company that creates bold, character-driven film and television content that blends emotional depth with imaginative world-building. The company's core product portfolio consists of produced television series including the Alien franchise adaptation (Alien: Earth), the acclaimed Fargo anthology series, the Marvel series Legion, and the limited drama Lucy in the Sky. The company is currently developing upcoming projects including the Far Cry video game adaptation for FX, a horror remake of 'Terrified' for Warner Bros., and The Witches of Cambridge for Hulu. Additionally, the company extends into music through Noah Hawley's Spotify presence featuring the 'Strange Brew' song, and literature through Noah Hawley's published novels.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 26 Keys Music: Music division that creates soundtracks and playlists for productions, including 'Strange Brew' from Alien: Earth and Noah Hawley's Spotify artist profile.
• 26 Keys Literature

Products and services

• Alien: Earth FX television series based on the Alien franchise, set on Earth. Created and showrun by Noah Hawley.
• Fargo (Anthology Series) Anthology television series inspired by the Coen Brothers film, featuring multiple installments across seasons for FX.
• Legion FX television series about a Marvel superhero with reality-bending abilities. Created by Noah Hawley, spanning three seasons from 2017-2019.
• Lucy in the Sky Limited drama series produced by 26 Keys Productions, released in 2019.
• Far Cry TV Series Upcoming video game adaptation in development at FX. Created by Noah Hawley and Rob Mac, based on the Ubisoft Far Cry franchise.
• Noah Hawley's Spotify Music Music playlists curated by Noah Hawley, including original song 'Strange Brew', featured on the Alien: Earth soundtrack.
• Noah Hawley's Novels and Books Published novels by Noah Hawley including Anthem, Before the Fall, The Good Father, The Punch, Other People's Weddings, A Conspiracy of Tall Men, and Fargo: This Is A True Story.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alien: Earth premiere drew 9.2M views globally in first 6 days
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Pinewood StudiosminorOthers · 24 April 2026Production facility for Alien: Earth Season 2. Noah Hawley began production preparations at Pinewood Studios in the UK, having relocated from Thailand. Filming expected to start in May.
• FX NetworksflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFX Networks is the primary broadcast partner for 26 Keys Productions. Noah Hawley recently renewed a reported nine-figure overall deal with FX and Disney Entertainment Television. Key productions include Alien: Earth (renewed for Season 2) and the Fargo anthology series.
• Disney Entertainment TelevisionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisney is part of the overall deal along with FX. The nine-figure deal covers television development across Disney's streaming and broadcast properties including FX and Hulu.
• HulucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHulu is developing The Witches of Cambridge TV series with 26 Keys, based on a book by Practical Magic author Alice Hoffman. Hulu also streams Alien: Earth.
• Warner Bros.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarner Bros. is collaborating with 26 Keys on the English-language remake of Terrified, with Noah Hawley set to direct. Additional film projects in development.
• Rob MaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developing the Far Cry TV series adaptation with Rob Mac. Variety reported the series is set at FX from Noah Hawley and Rob Mac.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Scott Free Productions: Ridley Scott's production company producing premium TV and film including Alien prequels and streaming series. Comparable as a director/showrunner-led production company with deep franchise relationships.
• A24: Independent prestige film and television studio with an acclaimed slate of original content and franchise IP. Comparable as a creator-led premium production brand with cross-platform distribution.
• MRC (Media Rights Capital): Independent studio financing and producing premium film and TV (House of Cards, Knives Out). Comparable as a production/financing partner to networks and streamers with a prestige content slate.
• Bad Robot Productions: J.J. Abrams-led production company with major overall deals at studios and streamers (historically Warner Bros., now Apple TV+). Closely comparable as a showrunner-driven TV/film production company with premium franchise work.
• Color Force: Nina Jacobson's production company behind The Hunger Games franchise and prestige TV. Comparable as a franchise-production company working across major studios with strong author/showrunner relationships.
• Skydance Television: David Ellison's production company producing tentpole film and television (Reacher, Foundation, Jack Ryan). Comparable as a diversified premium production company with major studio/streamer deals.
• Legendary Television: Television arm of Legendary Entertainment producing franchise content (Monsterverse, adaptations). Comparable in scaling IP across film and television with major studio/streamer partnerships.
• Plan B Entertainment: Brad Pitt's production company producing prestige film and TV including The Big Short, Moonlight, and 12 Years a Slave. Comparable as a creator-led premium production company with major studio and streamer distribution.
• Blumhouse Productions: Jason Blum-led genre production company behind franchises like Halloween, Get Out, and The Purge. Comparable as a producer of bold, character-driven and genre-defying content with major studio distribution partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Amblin Television: Steven Spielberg's television division producing high-budget prestige series (Band of Brothers, The Haunting of Hill House). Comparable as a long-established, director-led premium TV production brand with broad studio relationships.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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