AMC Global Media
AMC Global Media (NASDAQ: AMCX) is a publicly traded media company operating linear cable networks (AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, We TV), six streaming services led by AMC+, FAST channels, and ad-tech tools (AUDIENCE+, AMC Outcomes), serving streaming subscribers, brand advertisers, and cable distributors across 100+ countries.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What AMC Global Media does
AMC Global Media Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX, formerly AMC Networks Inc., rebranded April 2026) is a publicly traded global media company operating a hybrid linear-and-streaming business spanning five cable networks (AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, We TV), six streaming services (AMC+, Shudder, Acorn TV, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE), a portfolio of FAST channels, and the AMC Global Media Broadcasting & Technology origination/distribution subsidiary in Bethpage, NY. Its core technology stack supports multi-platform content distribution — linear, on-demand streaming, FAST, and a new programmatic advertising layer via Magnite — reaching more than 150 million daily viewers across 100+ countries; advertising-technology products include the AUDIENCE+ audience-based buying tool and the AMC Outcomes deterministic attribution solution, with the company also participating in the OpenAP-led cross-publisher outcomes consortium.
The company monetizes through three primary streams: (1) consumer subscriptions across AMC+ ($7.99/month ad-supported, $10.99/month ad-free, $109.99/year) and genre-specific services with a 7-day free trial, (2) advertising across linear, streaming, FAST, and now programmatic inventory — including premium branded-content integrations through the Content Room studio with advertisers such as Toyota, Home Depot, and Mercedes-Benz, and (3) content licensing and B2B technical services to cable/satellite/broadcast operators. Streaming has become the majority source of domestic revenue, with Q1 2026 streaming revenue up 11% to $174 million against total net revenues of $542 million (down 2% year-over-year) and 10.1 million streaming subscribers. The company serves distinct customer segments including direct-to-consumer subscribers, brand advertisers, cable/satellite distributors, and — increasingly — connectivity and platform partners (Charter, Samsung, Roku, Tubi, Meta Quest, Magnite, OpenAP).
AMC Global Media firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AMC Global Media
- Legal name
- AMC Global Media Inc.
- Website
- https://amcglobalmedia.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- AMC Global Media (NASDAQ: AMCX) is a publicly traded media company operating linear cable networks (AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, We TV), six streaming services led by AMC+, FAST channels, and ad-tech tools (AUDIENCE+, AMC Outcomes), serving streaming subscribers, brand advertisers, and cable distributors across 100+ countries.
- Ownership category
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AMC Global Media industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Premium Streaming and Television Networks
- NAICS
- Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120)
- SIC
- Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Network/Studio Streaming Channels (MPABAHAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Lifestyle & Reality Cable Networks (Food, Home, Travel) (MPABAFAG), Unscripted/Reality TV Production (Live-Action) (MPADABAC)
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Where AMC Global Media is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
AMC Global Media business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Streaming Subscriptions: AMC+ and portfolio streaming services (Shudder, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, HIDIVE, Sundance Now) generate subscription revenue from monthly and annual plans, with streaming now accounting for the majority of domestic revenue
- Advertising (Linear and Streaming): The company monetizes its linear networks, FAST channels, and streaming inventory through advertising, with programmatic buying now available through Magnite partnership
- Content Licensing: AMC negotiates licensing rights for its franchises including The Walking Dead, seeking co-exclusive deals with partners while retaining some content
- Brand Partnerships and Sponsorships: Content Room studio creates branded content and integrations with advertisers including Toyota, Home Depot, Whole Foods Market, Novo Nordisk, Bacardi, Mercedes-Benz
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Monthly with Ads - $7.99/month |
| Subscription | Monthly | Monthly Ad-Free Premium - $10.99/month |
| Subscription | Annual | Annual Ad-Free Premium - $109.99/year ($9.16/month) |
| Freemium | Monthly | 7-Day Free Trial Available |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels10 records
Marketing channels6 records
AMC Global Media product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AMC Global Media produces, programs, and distributes film and television content through a portfolio of direct-to-consumer streaming services led by AMC+ and supplemented by niche brands (Shudder, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, HIDIVE, Sundance Now), alongside linear cable networks (AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, We TV) and FAST channels. The company monetizes through consumer subscriptions, advertising across linear/streaming/FAST inventory (now including programmatic access), and content licensing. It also operates AMC Global Media Broadcasting & Technology for network origination and satellite communications.
Product overview
AMC Global Media (formerly AMC Networks Inc.) operates as a global media and studio-driven company with a portfolio of streaming services, cable networks, and advertising technology solutions. The core product is AMC+, a premium streaming bundle offering content from AMC, BBC America, IFC, and Sundance TV with full access to Shudder (horror), Sundance Now (independent film), and IFC Films Unlimited. Supporting streaming brands include Acorn TV (British/international), ALLBLK (African American audiences), and HIDIVE (anime). Linear cable networks include AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, and We TV. Key content franchises include The Walking Dead Universe with multiple spinoffs and Anne Rice's Immortal Universe (Interview with the Vampire/The Vampire Lestat, Mayfair Witches, Talamasca). The company also operates AMC Global Media Broadcasting & Technology for technical services, and provides advertising technology solutions including AUDIENCE+, AMC Outcomes, and Addressable Advertising through its AMCN Connect platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AMC+ Streaming Bundle Premium direct-to-consumer streaming bundle giving subscribers ad-supported or ad-free access to flagship original series (Walking Dead Universe, Anne Rice Immortal Universe, Doctor Who), exclusive movies, six live TV channels, and the full Shudder, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited libraries across connected TVs, mobile, web, and cable/satellite provider menus.
- Shudder Subscription streaming service focused exclusively on horror films, series, and original programming, including classics such as Tales From the Crypt acquired for exclusive streaming; positioned as the curated destination for horror fans.
- Acorn TV Subscription streaming service offering curated British and international mystery, drama, and thriller programming including original series such as Harry Wild and Inspector Ellis for fans of British and international television.
- ALLBLK Subscription streaming service built for African American audiences, offering original series, films, and curated unscripted content including titles like Funny Thing About Love.
- HIDIVE Subscription anime streaming service delivering Japanese animation series and films to audiences in North America, Oceania, and parts of Europe, including limited theatrical releases in partnership with distributors such as Iconic Releasing.
- Sundance Now Subscription streaming service offering a curated premium collection of independent films and acclaimed series for viewers seeking indie and arthouse programming.
- AMC Linear Cable Network Flagship U.S. cable television network airing original dramas including The Walking Dead Universe and Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles adaptations, plus sports programming like TNA Wrestling's Thursday Night iMPACT!
- BBC America Joint-venture cable channel offering British and international television programming in the United States, available to subscribers within traditional pay-TV bundles and as part of the AMC+ streaming bundle.
- IFC (Independent Film Channel) Cable channel offering independent films, comedy, and original series such as Kevin Can F**k Himself, with complementary on-demand streaming via IFC Films Unlimited inside the AMC+ bundle.
- SundanceTV Cable channel focused on independent film and prestige television content, operated as a joint venture with the Sundance Institute and distributed to U.S. pay-TV subscribers.
- We TV Cable network and digital streaming destination primarily featuring reality and unscripted programming such as Love After Lockup, Life After Lockup, and new originals like Age Inappropriate.
- All Reality Cross-platform brand consolidating unscripted reality programming across We TV and digital extensions, including franchises such as Love After Lockup, Life After Lockup, and originals like Age Inappropriate.
- AMC Global Media Broadcasting & Technology Full-service network programming origination and distribution subsidiary supplying technical services to the cable, satellite, and broadcast industries, including to MSG Network, MSG Plus, MSG Varsity, Mid Atlantic Sports Network, and SPORTSNET NY; currently originates and distributes programming viewed by more than 150 million people daily.
- AUDIENCE+ Advertising technology platform providing audience-based buying across linear and digital channels, leveraging AMC's first-party insights and data targeting to power cross-platform audience segments for brand advertisers.
- AMC Outcomes Measurement and attribution solution using deterministic data to reveal campaign results in near real time, addressing fragmented TV measurement and supporting outcomes-based advertising buying beyond impressions.
- Addressable Advertising Cross-platform targeted advertising capability that combines AMC's first-party audience data with advertiser data to deliver addressable ads across linear networks, FAST channels, and streaming, now including programmatic access to live linear addressable inventory for shows such as TNA Wrestling through Magnite's Live Scheduler.
- Content Room In-house branded content studio that pairs creative teams with AI tooling to produce sponsored content, in-show integrations, and full advertising campaigns for brands seeking authentic placement within AMC's owned IP.
- Independent Film Company Film distribution subsidiary that acquires and distributes independent films for AMC's linear, streaming, and FAST properties, including horror acquisitions such as the Tribeca title Breeder alongside Shudder.
- FAST Channels Portfolio Portfolio of free, ad-supported linear streaming channels distributed across CTV platforms such as Samsung TV Plus, Roku, and Tubi, monetized through advertising and used to extend franchise IP (Walking Dead Universe, classic film collections) to new audiences.
Quantifiable outcome
- 41% growth across FAST channel portfolio
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use AMC Global Media
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
AMC Global Media technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability8 records
Feature6 records
AMC Global Media partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Charter CommunicationscoreCo-hosting SCTE TechExpo26 (September 29–October 1, 2026, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta), marking first time a programmer has co-hosted the event. Collaboration reflects increasing convergence between content and connectivity providers as streaming, AI, and edge computing depend on broadband infrastructure.
- OpenAPcorePartnership with eight other major TV publishers (A+E Global Media, Fox, Hallmark Media, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Scripps Networks, TelevisaUnivision, Warner Bros. Discovery) to develop standardized method for linking TV commercials to business outcomes. Introduces unified cross-publisher conversion API and new campaign workflows.
- A+E Global Media, Fox, Hallmark Media, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Scripps Networks, TelevisaUnivision, Warner Bros. DiscoverycoreNine major U.S. TV publishers partnering with OpenAP to create unified outcomes-based TV measurement infrastructure using interactive QR codes to link commercial exposure to actual business results like showroom visits or coupon requests.
- Sphere Abacus (Bell Media)minorAcquired U.S. streaming rights for YAGA from Crave (Canadian streaming service owned by Bell Media). Series will debut exclusively on AMC+ later in 2026.
- Blink49 StudiosminorProduction partner for YAGA, a contemporary mystery thriller acquired for U.S. market, starring Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid, and Clark Backo.
- Front Street PicturesminorProduction partner for YAGA, produced alongside Blink49 Studios.
- MagnitecorePartnership enabling programmatic buying of AMC's linear television inventory for the first time, powered by Magnite's ClearLine and Live Scheduler solutions. Provides advertisers unified access to AMC's linear networks, FAST channels, and AMC+ streaming service through a single entry point, addressing fragmentation between linear and streaming ad buying workflows.
- MetacoreStrategic partnership to bring AMC streaming apps including AMC+ to Meta Quest later this year, expanding distribution to VR platform.
- NASCARcorePartnership with NASCAR for Thunder Road scripted series starring Dennis Quaid, part of AMC's expansion into sports-themed scripted and documentary programming.
- Samsung TV PluscoreThe Audacity premiered on Samsung TV Plus FAST channel simultaneously with TikTok 21-part rollout and AMC cable network roadblock.
- Charter CommunicationsminorPartnership to promote The Audacity show and AMC+ streaming service.
- TNA WrestlingcoreAMC serves as home of TNA Wrestling, leveraging live linear addressable inventory through Magnite's Live Scheduler.
- TikTokcoreMulti-platform premiere strategy with The Audacity releasing 21 short segments on TikTok simultaneously with Samsung TV Plus and AMC cable roadblock.
- Samsung TV PluscoreFAST channel distribution partner, one of multiple CTV manufacturers shifting toward branded FAST services.
- RokucoreMajor FAST platform operator and streaming distribution partner.
- TubicoreMajor FAST platform operator and streaming distribution partner.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
AMC Global Media competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Disney+ (The Walt Disney Company): DTC streaming service bundled with owned-IP franchises (Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar). Directly comparable franchise-driven streaming model and corporate shift away from linear.
- Netflix: Global streaming subscription business in the same DTC subscription category. Comparable on streaming scale and content-franchise driven acquisition, despite much larger scale.
- Crunchyroll (Sony Group): Anime-focused DTC streaming service. Directly comparable to HIDIVE as a niche anime subscription platform with multi-territory distribution.
- Tubi (Fox Corporation): Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service owned by Fox. Closest direct comp to AMC's FAST channel strategy with growing household reach and ad-supported monetization.
- Pluto TV (Paramount Global): FAST streaming service from Paramount Global. Most direct competitor in the FAST category where AMC's portfolio is achieving 41% growth.
- Peacock (NBCUniversal / Comcast): DTC streaming service with ad-supported + premium tiers. Comparable streaming-tier pricing model and ad/measurement strategy including cross-publisher outcome initiatives.
- BritBox: British-content focused DTC streaming service. Most directly comparable to Acorn TV as a niche international content subscription offering.
Broad incumbents
- Warner Bros. Discovery: Operates HBO/Max DTC streaming plus cable networks (CNN, TNT, Discovery). Closest comp to AMC Global Media as a publicly traded cable-network + streaming portfolio pivoting from linear to DTC.
- Paramount Global: Owns Paramount+, Pluto TV (FAST), and cable networks (MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon). Directly comparable cable+DTC strategy and FAST channel playbook.
Others
- Roku: Streaming-platform operator that distributes AMC+ as a channel and is a FAST channel partner via The Roku Channel. Ecosystem/partner relevance rather than direct competition.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AMC Global Media social profiles
Digital presenceAMC Global Media compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
AMC Global Media financial estimates
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AMC Global Media leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
AMC Global Media subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries10 records
AMC Global Media funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AMC Global Media M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AMC Global Media
What does AMC Global Media do?
AMC Global Media produces, programs, and distributes film and television content through a portfolio of direct-to-consumer streaming services led by AMC+ and supplemented by niche brands (Shudder, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, HIDIVE, Sundance Now), alongside linear cable networks (AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV, We TV) and FAST channels. The company monetizes through consumer subscriptions, advertising across linear/streaming/FAST inventory (now including programmatic access), and content licensing. It also operates AMC Global Media Broadcasting & Technology for network origination and satellite communications.
Is AMC Global Media a public or private company?
AMC Global Media is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was AMC Global Media founded?
AMC Global Media was founded in 1984.
Where is AMC Global Media based?
AMC Global Media is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does AMC Global Media make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Streaming Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are advertising (Linear and Streaming), content Licensing and brand Partnerships and Sponsorships.
Who are AMC Global Media's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Disney+ (The Walt Disney Company), Netflix, Crunchyroll (Sony Group), Tubi (Fox Corporation), Pluto TV (Paramount Global), Peacock (NBCUniversal / Comcast) and BritBox. Broad incumbents are Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global. Roku is listed as an others.
Does AMC Global Media have an API?
No public API is recorded for AMC Global Media.
What industry is AMC Global Media in?
AMC Global Media's product category is Premium Streaming and Television Networks. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPABAHAG, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Network/Studio Streaming Channels, with a secondary code of MPABAFAG, Lifestyle & Reality Cable Networks (Food, Home, Travel). Its NAICS code is 516 and its SIC code is 4841.