AMC Studios International

What AMC Studios International does

AMC Studios International B.V. is the international distribution and sales arm of AMC Networks, headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands with a regional office in London, United Kingdom. The company licenses and distributes premium scripted television content from AMC Studios to international buyers, streaming platforms, and broadcasters worldwide. Its core technology footprint centers on distribution through AMC Networks' owned streaming platform AMC+ and the AMC linear television network, supplemented by third-party licensing channels.

The company manages a catalog of more than 19 television series spanning genres including post-apocalyptic horror (The Walking Dead franchise), literary adaptations (Anne Rice's Interview With The Vampire and Mayfair Witches), crime dramas (Dark Winds, Irish Blood), true crime (Fatal Fraud, True Crime Story: Smugshot), documentaries (James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction, This is Poly), comedy-dramas (Under the Vines, The Madame Blanc Mysteries), and new drama releases (The Audacity). Recent product launches in 2026 include The Audacity, premiering simultaneously on AMC and AMC+ on April 12, 2026, and Fatal Fraud on FilmRise Channel in the U.S./Canada and CBS AMC Networks UK channels in the UK.

AMC Studios International generates revenue through content licensing and distribution (upfront licensing fees, co-production contributions, distribution rights sales), overall deals with talent for content development (e.g., David Zabel developing for Netflix), and music rights licensing (the TV music catalogue was divested to Cutting Edge Group in September 2025 while AMC Networks retained perpetual usage rights). The go-to-market approach is B2B-focused, relying on industry trade publications, the parent company's corporate communications, and annual participation in major international television marketplaces such as the London TV Screenings. Customer segments include international TV buyers and distributors, third-party streaming platforms (e.g., Netflix), regional broadcasters (FilmRise Channel, CBS AMC Networks UK), and ultimately streaming viewers via the AMC+ subscription service.

Name

AMC Studios International

Legal name

AMC Studios International B.V.

Website

https://amcstudiosinternational.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AMC Studios International B.V. distributes AMC Networks' premium scripted television content to international buyers, streaming platforms, and broadcasters, with offices in Amsterdam and London.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Television Content Distribution and Licensing

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)

akta.pro primary industry

Royalty, Reporting & Revenue Share Administration (MPADALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Program Format Licensing (Scripted & Unscripted) (MPABANAA)

Keywords

• Television content distribution
• Scripted series licensing
• International content sales
• Tv catalog licensing
• Premium drama distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Content Licensing and Distribution: AMC Studios licenses its television content catalogue to international distributors, streaming platforms, and broadcasters. Revenue is generated through upfront licensing fees, co-production contributions, and distribution rights sales.
2. Overall Deals with Talent: AMC Studios enters into overall deals with writers, producers, and creators (like David Zabel), developing content both for internal platforms (AMC/AMC+) and third-party platforms (Netflix), generating revenue through production fees and content sales.
3. Streaming Subscriptions (AMC+): Parent company AMC Networks generates subscription revenue through AMC+, where AMC Studios content serves as a key differentiator and subscriber acquisition driver.
4. Music Rights Licensing: AMC Studios derives revenue from licensing TV music rights. Cutting Edge Group acquired AMC Studios' catalogue of TV music rights (including The Walking Dead, Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches, Dark Winds), with AMC Networks retaining perpetual usage rights within its series.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AMC Studios International B.V. produces and internationally distributes a premium catalogue of scripted television series and documentaries, licensing content to international broadcasters, streaming platforms, and content buyers. The company manages globally recognized IP franchises including The Walking Dead, Anne Rice's Interview With The Vampire and Mayfair Witches, Dark Winds, and The Terror, selling distribution rights at international TV marketplaces such as the London TV Screenings. It also co-produces and develops content with regional partners (e.g., Radial Entertainment, STV Studios) and under overall talent deals.

Product overview

AMC Studios International is a television production and content distribution company operating under AMC Networks. The company produces and distributes a diverse catalog of television series across multiple genres including post-apocalyptic horror (The Walking Dead franchise, The Terror anthology), literary adaptations (Anne Rice's Interview With The Vampire, Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches), crime dramas (Dark Winds, Irish Blood), true crime (True Crime Story: Smugshot, Fatal Fraud), documentaries (James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction, This is Poly), comedy-dramas (Under the Vines, The Madame Blanc Mysteries), and new dramatic content (The Audacity). Content is distributed through AMC and AMC+ streaming platforms, with international distribution handled by AMC Networks. The portfolio spans original productions, literary adaptations, international co-productions, and documentary series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Walking Dead: Dead City
• The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NetflixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 May 2026AMC Studios signed an overall deal with David Zabel who is developing a cop drama for Netflix. This represents AMC Studios selling content development services to Netflix, with the studio's talent producing exclusive content for the platform.
• Radial EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Radial Entertainment partnered with Hello Mary and AMC Networks International UK to produce Fatal Fraud, a 10-episode true-crime series examining financial deception turning into violence. The production deal was negotiated by Katie Carroll of Radial Entertainment with Camilla Cope of STV Studios.
• Hello MarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Hello Mary collaborated with Radial Entertainment and AMC Networks International UK to produce Fatal Fraud, a ten-part true-crime series. The partnership represents a collaborative effort in the premium factual content space.
• STV StudioscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 February 2026STV Studios negotiated the production deal for Fatal Fraud, with Camilla Cope handling the agreement with Radial Entertainment. STV Studios serves as the distribution partner for the series.
• CBS AMC Networks UK ChannelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 February 2026CBS AMC Networks UK Channels partnership with Radial Entertainment and Hello Mary to produce Fatal Fraud, distributing the series in the UK market. The series premiered in the UK on March 18, 2026.
• Cutting Edge GroupminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 5 September 2025Cutting Edge Group, a specialist investor and manager of media music rights, acquired full ownership of AMC Studios' catalogue of TV music rights, including compositions from The Walking Dead, Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches, and Dark Winds. The transaction covers both publishing and master rights, while allowing AMC Networks to continue using the music within its series in perpetuity.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sony Pictures Television International: International distribution and production arm of Sony Pictures. Directly comparable as a major studio's international content sales/licensing business, with a far larger catalogue and similar B2B marketplace model.
• BBC Studios: International distribution and production arm of the BBC. Comparable as a premium scripted content producer/distributor selling to international buyers at marketplaces like London TV Screenings, with established global buyer relationships.
• ITV Studios: UK-based international content production and distribution business. Comparable premium scripted drama catalogue and active participant in international TV marketplaces, with similar co-production partnerships.
• Fremantle: International production and distribution company with a large scripted and unscripted catalogue. Comparable in selling format rights, finished programmes, and developing content with major global talent.
• Lionsgate International: International distribution arm of Lionsgate, focused on scripted television and film sales to global buyers. Comparable in catalogue size, marketplace presence, and premium scripted content focus.
• All3Media International: London-based international distribution company representing premium scripted and unscripted content. Comparable as a competitor at international TV marketplaces, with a similarly diverse catalogue and co-production partnerships.
• Banijay: Global production and distribution company focused on scripted and unscripted content. Comparable in international marketplace presence, catalogue breadth, and co-production-driven content expansion.

Broad incumbents

• Warner Bros. Discovery International Television Distribution: International distribution arm of Warner Bros. Discovery. Overlapping catalogue and marketplace activity, but operates as part of a much larger diversified media conglomerate with broader capabilities.
• Paramount Global Content Distribution: International content distribution arm of Paramount Global. Overlapping marketplace presence and premium scripted content focus, but embedded within a major diversified media conglomerate.

Regional players

• ZDF Studios: International distribution arm of German public broadcaster ZDF. Comparable in international scripted content sales but primarily serves European markets with German-language and co-produced content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amc-studios-international-b.v.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about AMC Studios International