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Netflix secures global streaming rights for The Walking Dead Universe

Netflix has signed a multi-year global licensing agreement, reportedly worth $500 million, to bring The Walking Dead Universe to international audiences, including the UK.

  • The deal, announced by AMC Global Media, covers 371 episodes across the original series and six spin-offs.
  • Netflix will share co-exclusive streaming rights with AMC+ in new markets, ending its previous exclusive hold on the series in the US.
  • International Netflix subscribers, including those in the UK, will gain access to the spin-offs starting in 2027.

Netflix has reportedly committed $500 million in a new licensing agreement to expand the global reach of The Walking Dead Universe. The deal, announced by AMC Global Media on Thursday, July 30, 2026, grants Netflix co-exclusive rights to the original "The Walking Dead" series and its six spin-offs.

This multi-year agreement covers a total of 371 episodes and extends availability to new markets, including the UK, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand. While Netflix has been the exclusive US streaming home for the original series since 2011, this new arrangement means it will share streaming access with AMC+ internationally.

Starting in 2027, Netflix subscribers worldwide will also be able to stream the entire slate of spin-offs, such as "Fear the Walking Dead," "World Beyond Tales of the Walking Dead," "Dead City," "Daryl Dixon," and "The Ones Who Live." The agreement coincides with the third season of "Dead City" and the upcoming final season of "Daryl Dixon," scheduled for 2027.

Why this matters: The reported $500 million price tag makes this one of the most expensive television licensing deals in recent years, reflecting a strategy by Netflix to invest in established franchises.

What this means for you: If you are a Netflix subscriber in the UK, you will gain access to the original "The Walking Dead" series and its spin-offs.

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