Shudder Announces “Season of Screams” Programming Lineup And Reveals First Look at This Year’s Ghoul Log
Shudder’s Biggest Programming Event Of The Year Returns!
“Season Of Screams” features A Monster Lineup Of New Films, Series And Live Watch Parties From September 1 Through December 31
New Weekly Streaming Releases Include Parasomnia, Mārama, Goody Goody, Bloody Tennis, Infirmary, The Cycle and Hallowarrior, Plus the Return of Fan-Favorites V/H/S and The Creep Tapes
Shudder Reveals First Look at the All-New Ghoul Log Special
Ahead of its Four-Month Supersized Programming Celebration

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NEW YORK, August 19, 2026 – Shudder’s epic Season of Screams programming event returns September 1 featuring a supersized lineup of new film releases, series, specials, screening events and live watch parties on Shudder TV. The four-month celebration takes horror fans from spooky season through the holiday season and spotlights popular franchise films and series – from Insidious 1-3 to Twilight Zone: The Movie to all four films from Hitchcock’s beloved thriller franchise Psycho, starring Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates – and brings back an all-new Ghoul Log special, the annual twist on the traditional holiday yule log, featuring haunting visuals centered on a creepy candlelit jack-o-lantern in Curse of the Ghoul Logs beginning October 1.
Shudder’s Season of Screams features highly anticipated premieres every Friday through the end of the year, including the acclaimed Parasomnia, a new installment in the popular V/H/S franchise, V/H/S/Mixtape, the found footage breakout hit Infirmary, body horror thriller Bloody Tennis, supernatural nightmare The Cycle, Milly Shapiro-led Hallowarrior, a new season of The Creep Tapes, the 2026 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards, and a new Halloween special, Joe Bob’s Halloween House Party. These titles and more join Shudder’s extensive library, including Tales from the Crypt, Shudder Original Series Creepshow, the Hell House LLC franchise, and more.
Season of Screams Highlights include:
- The filmmakers behind Shudder’s buzzy new feature Hallowarrior resurrected everyone’s favorite jack-o-lantern – and, for the first time ever, multiple pumpkins – with Curse of the Ghoul Logs. The new hour-long video of the chilling pumpkins sets the scene for horror fans beginning October 1. Behind-the-scenes photo of this year’s Ghoul Log were released today.
- LIVE Watch Parties Every Friday at 9pm ET on Shudder TV spotlighting new premieres and curated double features, including:
- Friday, September 4: “Can You Survive Your Sleep?” Watch Party – Parasomnia and Somnium
- Friday, September 11: “Indigenous Horror” Watch Party – Mārama and La Llorona
- Friday, September 18: “Chamber Piece Terrors” Watch Party – Goody Goody and Glorious
- Friday, September 25: “Whatever It Takes To Succeed” Watch Party – Bloody Tennis and The Ugly Stepsister
- Friday, October 2: “Found Footage Frights” Watch Party – Infirmary and Host
- Friday, October 9: “V/H/S/Marathon” Watch Party – V/H/S/Mixtape, V/H/S/Halloween, V/H/S/Beyond, V/H/S/85, V/H/S/99 and V/H/S/94
- Friday, October 16: “Surviving Halloween” Watch Party” – Hallowarrior and Night of the Demons
- Friday, October 23: “Joe Bob’s Halloween House Party” Watch Party (Titles TBA)
- Sunday, October 25: “2026 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards” Watch Party; followed by “Full Moon Fever” Watch Party at 10:30pm in celebration of the Hunter’s Moon – The Cycle, Dog Soldiers and Werewolves Within
- Friday, October 30: “Maniacs in Masks” Watch Party – Big Baby and Night of the Reaper
- Saturday, October 31: “Trick or Treat” Watch Party– Halloween (1978), Late Night with the Devil and Deadstream
- Sunday, November 1: “DÍa de los Muertos” Watch Party” – Huesera: The Bone Woman and La Llorona
- Programming highlights below in chronological order (also available on AMC+):
Parasomnia (Shudder Original Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, September 4
Riley (Jasmine Mathews, The Tomorrow War, Sweetbitter) is a young woman tormented by night terrors and a past of unresolved tragedy. When her best friend is the latest to go missing, she begins to suspect a demonic figure lurking in her sleep has crossed over into the real world.
Mārama (Shudder Exclusive Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, September 11
Rated 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, Mārama is centered on a young Māori woman who discovers her horrific colonial heritage after travelling to Victorian England in 1859. She soon becomes compelled to confront and destroy the titled Englishman who devastated her family.
The Creep Tapes Season 3 (Shudder Original Series)
Two-Episode Season Premiere Tuesday, September 15
From writers and executive producers Mark Duplass (Backrooms, The Morning Show) and Patrick Brice (Creep), season three continues to expose a collection of video tapes from the secret vault of the world’s deadliest and most socially uncomfortable serial killer (Duplass). Unfortunately, as the tape rolls, the killer’s questionable intentions surface with his increasingly odd behavior and the victims will learn they may have made a deadly mistake. Guest stars including Kate Siegel (Carrie), Nic Hamilton (IT), Elliott Fullam (Terrifier 2, Terrifier 3) and Duplass’ daughter, Ora Duplass (Coven Academy), who will star in a throwback episode.
Goody Goody (Shudder Original Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, September 18
Lulled into a necessary sense of comfort during a long home birth process, expecting parents (Samantha Robinson, The Love Witch) and Colby Hollman, Fear the Walking Dead) and their midwife (Colleen Foy, Station 19) begin to realize something may be horribly wrong. A blizzard rages outside, trapping the family in their home as increasingly sinister complications arise.
Bloody Tennis (Shudder Original Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, September 25
Centered in the world of elite sports to disturbing new extremes. After being admitted to an elite tennis academy hidden deep in Southern Europe, Sophie (Sandra Guldberg Kampp) must contend not only with the fierce brutality of her teammates, but with the school’s increasingly sinister undercurrents, where competitive sports are taken to their painful limits and only the hungriest survive.
Infirmary (Shudder Original Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, October 2
A guard vanished on his first night at an old psych hospital in 2023. His bodycam footage shows unexplainable incidents that continue to baffle investigators. Starring Paul Syre, Mark Anthony Williams and Danielle Kennedy.
V/H/S/Mixtape (Shudder Original Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, October 9
The ninth installment cranks the signature found-footage horror up to eleven with an electrifying new anthology where music and sound become the source of terror. United by a theme that explores the power of music, rhythm, and audio to haunt, possess and destroy, the film blends cosmic horror, psychological suspense, outrageous splatter and groundbreaking practical effects into one unforgettable mixtape of nightmares. Featuring all-new segments from legendary filmmaker Ernest Dickerson, hip-hop icon RZA, visionary director David Moreau and acclaimed filmmaker Renee Zhan, whose segment includes original puppets by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. V/H/S/MIXTAPE also features original music video interludes directed by acclaimed filmmaker and musician Flying Lotus, alongside a brand-new music video from debut filmmaker Tobias Forge, creating a genre-bending mixtape experience unlike anything the franchise has attempted before. Adding to the chaos, legendary shock-metal pioneers GWAR also make a featured appearance, further cementing the film’s celebration of horror, music and cult cinema.
Hallowarrior (Shudder Original Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, October 16
Hallowarrior follows Pumpkin (Milly Shapiro, Hereditary), the last girl on earth and sole survivor of a humanity-ending plague, scavenging the wasteland for supplies on the eve of Halloween. Pumpkin’s lonely holiday ritual is interrupted by the arrival of a savage gang of raiders at her doorstep led by Thalia (Shannyn Sossamon, Wayward Pines). Outnumbered and armed with candy, wit and weapons, Pumpkin must ferociously fight back to survive the night.
The Cycle (Shudder Original Film)
New Film Premieres Friday, October 23
When police discover a corpse beside a horrific crime scene, their only lead is the man’s estranged daughter (Deborah Ann Woll, Daredevil: Born Again, Escape Room, True Blood), who must unravel the disturbing secret her father thought he took to the grave. Also starring Jeffrey Donovan (Burn Notice).
Joe Bob’s Halloween House Party (Shudder Original Special)
New Halloween Special Premieres LIVE on Friday, October 23; Streaming On-Demand Beginning Sunday, October 25
Slap the finishing touches on your costume a week early, because you’re cordially invited to Joe Bob’s Halloween House Party! RSVP for a Samhain soiree to remember with Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl as they host a seasonal double-feature chock-full of tricks, treats, and violent dismemberment.
FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards (Shudder Original Special)
LIVE Horror Awards Special Premieres Sunday, October 25 at 9pm ET
Annual awards ceremony honoring the best in on horror films of the year. Hosted by Devon Sawa (Final Destination, Chucky).
Big Baby (Shudder Exclusive Film)
New Film Premieres on Devil’s Night, Friday, October 30
Nightmares of a maniac killer in a baby mask inspire a horror writer’s new script. As his life begins to spiral out of control, he discovers Big Baby’s murderous rampage may be more than just fiction. Directed by Spider One (Shudder films Little Bites, Allegoria) and executive produced by iconic singer and actress Cher.
Hunting Matthew Nichols (Shudder Exclusive Film)
New Film Premieres on Halloween, Saturday, October 31
Two decades after her brother mysteriously disappeared on Vancouver Island, a documentary filmmaker sets out to solve his missing person’s case. When disturbing circumstances evidence is revealed, she comes to believe he might still be alive. Starring Miranda MacDougall and Markian Tarasiuk.
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 7 (Shudder Original Series)
New Season Premieres Fall 2026 on Shudder and AMC+
Hosted by modern-day horror icons and drag superstars Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet, season seven of the hit reality competion series The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula will bring together extreme drag artists from around the world to compete in jaw-dropping challenges including costume design and creation, makeup and special effects, live performance and craftsmanship.
Full Season of Screams schedule of premieres throughout September and October HERE. Additional highlights for November and December will be announced at a later date.
About Shudder
Shudder is the best streaming service in the world for horror fans, offering a level of depth and curation that no other service can match. With an ever-expanding library of films, TV series, and exclusive Originals, Shudder is accessible across most streaming devices in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Shudder releases approximately thirty original films per year, and has redefined genre streaming with a slate of groundbreaking and critically acclaimed titles, including Jayro Bustamante’s Golden Globe-nominated LA LLORONA, Phil Tippett’s MAD GOD, Kyle Edward Ball’s SKINAMARINK, Chloe Okuno’s WATCHER, Demián Rugna’s WHEN EVIL LURKS, Chris Nash’s IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, Damian McCarthy’s ODDITY, and the latest installments in the V/H/S franchise. Notable recent releases include Emilie Blichfeldt’s Academy Award-nominated THE UGLY STEPSISTER, Ben Leonberg’s critically acclaimed GOOD BOY, and the upcoming FORBIDDEN FRUITS from Director Meredith Alloway and the FACES OF DEATH remake. Shudder also boasts fan-favorite series such as the two-time Emmy Award-nominated THE BOULET BROTHERS’ DRAGULA, Mark Duplass’ THE CREEP TAPES, the anthology series HELL MOTEL, and specials hosted by Joe Bob Briggs, among others.
AMC+ Catherine Zeta-Jones Revenge Thriller, Kill Jackie, To Premiere October 2
Teaser Art Unveiled for Highly Anticipated Series Starring Academy Award, BAFTA and Tony Award-Winning Actress

New York, NY – August 19, 2026 – Today, AMC+ released new teaser art for the highly anticipated revenge thriller series, Kill Jackie, which will premiere exclusively on AMC+ on Friday, October 2, with new episodes airing weekly. The adrenaline-fueled, 8-episode series stars Oscar, BAFTA and Tony Award-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago, Wednesday) and is based on the acclaimed novel The Price You Pay by Sunday Times best-selling author Nick Harkaway, writing as Aidan Truhen (Karla’s Choice, Tigerman).
Jackie Price (Zeta-Jones) has been living a luxurious existence for the last twenty years – travelling the world, selling fine art and, above all, trying to stay anonymous after escaping a dangerous past as an international drug smuggler. But just as life starts to feel a little boring, it takes a sudden lethal turn when she discovers that The Seven Demons, a squad of the world’s most terrifying hitmen, have been hired to kill her. Assuming someone from her past is behind it, Jackie unleashes her old instincts and embarks on a wild, dangerous game plan: to take down The Demons one by one before they kill her. However, she soon realizes her own demons are much more terrifying than the ruthless killers on her trail…and her buried secrets lead her closer to home, with surprising consequences.
Appearing alongside Zeta-Jones is Daniel Ings (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Gentlemen), Sidse Babett Knudsen (Prime Target, Borgen), Óscar Jaenada (Rambo V, Cantinflas), Hattie Hook (Of An Age, Ten Pound Poms), Darci Shaw (A Thousand Blows, This City is Ours), Raff Law (Masters of The Air, Triton), Enzo Cilenti (Black Mirror, The Crown), Christine Adams (Hijack, Malice), Julian Rhind-Tutt (Britannia, Napoleon), Karlis Arnolds Avots (Soviet Jeans, Lovable), Set Sjöstrand (The Wheel of Time, Valhalla), Tadashi Ito (Society of the Snow, The Platform 2), Sebastian Armesto (Gangs of London, A Small Light), Julian Barratt (The Mighty Boosh, The Great), Gavin Spokes (House of The Dragon, Slow Horses), Jonathan Cake (And Just Like That, Camping), Bamshad Abedi-Amin (A Town Called Malice, The Last Kingdom), Bill Paterson (Fleabag, Criminal Justice) and Ron Perlman (Hellboy).
From the creatives behind Killing Eve and Gangs of London, Kill Jackie is an eight-part series co-produced by Fremantle and Steel Springs Pictures and co-created by Conor Keane, Tom Butterworth (Gangs of London), Peter Lawson (John Wick) and Damon Thomas (Killing Eve). The Executive Producers are Lawson and Jose Agustin Valdes for Steel Springs Pictures, Butterworth, Damon Thomas, Zeta-Jones with Rebecca Dundon, Dante Di Loreto and Jeffrey Levine. The lead Director is Damon Thomas with writer and showrunner Tom Butterworth. Conor Keane co-wrote the TV adaptation and is associate producer. Nick Harkaway serves as executive consultant on the series.
Kill Jackie will be available exclusively on AMC+ in the U.S. on October 2, 2026.
About AMC+
AMC+ is the company’s premium streaming bundle featuring an extensive lineup of popular and critically acclaimed original programming from AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, and SundanceTV and full access to targeted streaming services Shudder, the ultimate streaming brand for horror fans – and Sundance Now, home to the premier collection of culture-defining independent films. The service features a continually refreshed library of commercial-free content, with iconic series from the AMC Global Media portfolio including Mad Men, Halt & Catch Fire, Hell on Wheels, Turn: Washington’s Spies, Rectify, Orphan Black and series from The Walking Dead Universe, among many others. The service also offers a growing slate of original and exclusive series including Gangs of London, Dark Winds, The Audacity and series in the Anne Rice universe, Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches. With new movies released every Friday, AMC+ is the newest destination for exclusive film premieres direct from theaters all year long. AMC+ is available in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Spain and is available in the U.S. through AMCPlus.com, the AMC+ app, and a number of digital and cable partners.
Climb On Board and Take a Trip with the Original Slice-of-Life Anime “TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume” – Streaming This Fall Exclusively on HIDIVE
CLIMB ON BOARD AND TAKE A TRIP WITH THE ORIGINAL SLICE-OF-LIFE ANIME “TETSURYO! MEET WITH TETSUDOU MUSUME” – STREAMING THIS FALL EXCLUSIVELY ON HIDIVE
World Premiere of New Railway Girls Series Set for August 21 at Anime NYC Ahead of its October Debut

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View Official English Subtitled Trailer Here
Credit: ©TOMYTEC/TETSURYO
HOUSTON, TX — August 11, 2026 — All aboard! Fans will depart on a heartwarming journey next season with today’s news that AMC Global Media’s HIDIVE has added the original slice-of-life anime TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume to its Fall 2026 Simulcast Season line-up. Featuring an original story about four female train-traveling university students, the new series celebrates the 20th anniversary of Japan’s beloved Tetsudou Musume (“Railway Girls”) franchise created by TOMYTEC and on which the series is based. TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume will debut in October and stream exclusively on HIDIVE throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as in key overseas markets including U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. HIDIVE will host the world premiere of TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume on August 21 at Anime NYC later this month. As part of today’s announcement, the anime streamer also released the series’ official English subtitled trailer on YouTube here.
“We’re excited to announce the addition of TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume to our Fall 2026 Simulcast Season line-up,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “This original slice-of-life anime is sure to offer fans a heartwarming journey with the Railway Girls all season long. Don’t miss it this October!”
Misaki wants to escape her everyday life and set out on a journey somewhere. And while she doesn’t yet know what she will be in the future, Misaki knows for certain that she wants to find something she is passionate about. Soon after arriving on campus to start her college life, she meets the members of the Railway Travel Club. Misaki’s heart now beats with excitement for the new world that lies ahead on the railway.
TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume is an original work by TOMYTEC in collaboration with Kisetsu Morita. The series is directed by Misuzu Hoshino together with series composition by Aya Satsuki, character design by Naonori Hashimoto and animation by EAST FISH STUDIO. The cast of TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume stars May Tachibana as Misaki Sata, Mao Shouji as Kodama Orihara, Haruna Fukushima as Ushio Yagami and Hika Tsukishiro as Usa Harutachi.
TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume
World Premiere at Anime NYC 2026
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 12:15 – 1:15 pm Eastern
Location: Room 1A15
South Javits, Level 1
Javits Center
For the latest announcements regarding TETSURYO! meet with Tetsudou Musume, follow HIDIVE on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.
©TOMYTEC/TETSURYO
About HIDIVE
HIDIVE is a fast-growing, fan-centric anime service and part of AMC Global Media’s targeted streaming portfolio. From English subs and dubs to episodic series, movies and more, HIDIVE delivers a full-tilt, genre-spanning anime experience with blockbusters, classics and underrated masterpieces by Japan’s leading and emerging producers. Each season, subscribers have exclusive access to first-run simulcasts of the best new anime at or near the same time as their Japanese broadcast. HIDIVE can be viewed on a wide array of platforms, including desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone and connected TV, and is currently available by subscription in the U.S. and Canada as well as key overseas markets including the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. For more information on HIDIVE or to sign up for a free trial, visit hidive.com.
AMC Global Media’s HIDIVE and Mainichi Broadcasting System Extend Partnership into Next Phase with Exclusive Output Deal
AMC Global Media’s HIDIVE And Mainichi Broadcasting System Extend Partnership Into Next Phase With Exclusive Output Deal Covering Anime Streamer’s Major Multi-Year Slate
New Multi-Year Agreement Marks Next Chapter in the Successful Global Distribution Alliance
Originally Inked Between Both Companies in 2023
Deal’s First Series “Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden” to Premiere at Anime NYC
Ahead of October Debut during Streamer’s Fall 2026 Simulcast Season

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View Official English Trailer Here
Copyright: 🄫Umikaze Minamino, HOBBY JAPAN/Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden Project
NEW YORK — August 10, 2026 — Today AMC Global Media announced the largest content programming deal to date for HIDIVE and an expansion of the major partnership between the popular anime streaming service and Japan’s Mainichi Broadcasting System (“MBS”).Through the ongoing collaboration between both companies, HIDIVE has already delivered numerous fan-favorite hit series to viewers, including My Gift Lvl 9999 Unlimited Gacha, I Parry Everything, The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: from Villainess to Savior, and HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing. The new multi-year output deal builds upon the success of the ongoing alliance between the companies, which originally launched in March 2023 and has provided exclusive world-wide rights to distribute part of MBS’ future anime programming in all territories outside of Asia. Under this exclusive global pact inked between both companies, HIDIVE will distribute MBS’ upcoming multi-year series line-up around the world in all markets outside Asia. The entire slate of MBS titles under the new agreement will be simulcast exclusively on HIDIVE as they are released over upcoming seasons and available to the anime streamer’s subscribers throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as in key overseas markets including U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
To celebrate the continued partnership, HIDIVE unveiled Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden as the inaugural MBS title — revealing not only the fantasy action series’ official English trailer but also that the streamer will present the series’ North American premiere on August 21 at Anime NYC 2026. Adapted from the long running light novel series written by Umikaze Minamino and illustrated by Katana Canata and JISHAKU, Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden is directed by Motoki Nakanishi and assistant director Haruta Segi, together with series composition by Gigaemon Ichikawa and production by Konami Animation. Honoka Inoue stars as the protagonist Nia Liston. As previously announced by MBS in January, Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden will debut this October, and so, will stream as part of HIDIVE’s Fall 2026 Simulcast Season. The deal’s remaining titles from MBS’ upcoming programming slate will be announced in the future.
“Our historic anime partnership with MBS has been a resounding success and we are thrilled to extend our global distribution alliance with a new exclusive output deal, now HIDIVE’s largest ever content programming deal to date,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “This expansive multi-year agreement reinforces HIDIVE’s bona fides with both fans and industry as one of the world’s most established and leading distributors of the best new genre-spanning anime that Japan has to offer. We are excited to premiere the deal’s inaugural title Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden later this month at Anime NYC, ahead of its debut this October as part of HIDIVE’s Fall 2026 Simulcast Season.”
“Over the past three years, our partnership with AMC Global Media and HIDIVE has significantly expanded the global reach of MBS animation, bringing our hit series to dedicated anime fans around the world,” said Mihoko Shibata, Director of Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. “We are thrilled to extend this successful alliance through our new multi-year output deal. Beginning with Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden, we look forward to continuing to deliver our most anticipated new titles to international audiences and growing the global anime community together.”
Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden
North American Premiere at Anime NYC 2026
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm Eastern
Location: Room 1A15-18
South Javits, Level 1
Javits Center
For the latest announcements regarding Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden and future MBS titles, follow HIDIVE on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.
🄫Umikaze Minamino, HOBBY JAPAN/Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden Project
About HIDIVE
HIDIVE is a fast-growing, fan-centric anime service and part of AMC Global Media’s targeted streaming portfolio. From English subs and dubs to episodic series, movies and more, HIDIVE delivers a full-tilt, genre-spanning anime experience with blockbusters, classics and underrated masterpieces by Japan’s leading and emerging producers. Each season, subscribers have exclusive access to first-run simulcasts of the best new anime at or near the same time as their Japanese broadcast. HIDIVE can be viewed on a wide array of platforms, including desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone and connected TV, and is currently available by subscription in the U.S. and Canada as well as key overseas markets including the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. For more information on HIDIVE or to sign up for a free trial, visit hidive.com.
About MBS
Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. (MBS) is known as a pioneer in the Japanese broadcasting industry. Tracing back through history, MBS was one of the first commercial radio stations in Japan, starting its first radio broadcasts in 1951 and later beginning terrestrial television broadcasting in 1959. MBS has its head office in Osaka, which is the business center of Kansai, the western part of Japan, with new emerging businesses and innovative ideas. For anime, MBS has been co-producing and broadcasting for more than half a century. The broadcaster is the TV home to numerous global hit anime franchises like “Attack on Titan,” “Full Metal Alchemist,” “Jujutsu Kaisen,” and “DAN DA DAN.” In addition to co-producing those and many other series, MBS was a co-producer of “Akira,” seen as one of the most influential anime films of all time. For more information on MBS, visit mbs.jp.
AMC+ Releases New Images For Highly Anticipated Revenge Thriller Kill Jackie Starring Academy Award, BAFTA and Tony Award-Winning Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones
From Creatives Behind Killing Eve and Gangs of London,
Kill Jackie will Launch in the US Exclusively on AMC+ this Fall

Photo credit: Photographers Unai Mateo and Matt Towers Image Courtesy of Fremantle and Steel Springs Pictures
New York, NY – August 5, 2026 – Today, AMC+ released new images for the highly anticipated revenge thriller series Kill Jackie starring Oscar, BAFTA and Tony Award-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago, Wednesday) and based on the acclaimed novel The Price You Pay by Sunday Times best-selling author Nick Harkaway, writing as Aidan Truhen (Karla’s Choice, Tigerman). The new images give audiences a further look at the striking style and forthcoming high-octane world ahead of the series launching this Fall with eight nail-biting episodes, exclusively on AMC+.
Jackie Price (Zeta-Jones) has been living a luxurious existence for the last twenty years – travelling the world, selling fine art and, above all, trying to stay anonymous after escaping a dangerous past as an international drug smuggler. But just as life starts to feel a little boring, it takes a sudden lethal turn when she discovers that The Seven Demons, a squad of the world’s most terrifying hitmen, have been hired to kill her. Assuming someone from her past is behind it, Jackie unleashes her old instincts and embarks on a wild, dangerous game plan: to take down The Demons one by one before they kill her. However, she soon realizes her own demons are much more terrifying than the ruthless killers on her trail…and her buried secrets lead her closer to home, with surprising consequences.
Appearing alongside Zeta-Jones is Daniel Ings (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Gentlemen), Sidse Babett Knudsen (Prime Target, Borgen), Óscar Jaenada (Rambo V, Cantinflas), Hattie Hook (Of An Age, Ten Pound Poms), Darci Shaw (A Thousand Blows, This City is Ours), Raff Law (Masters of The Air, Triton), Enzo Cilenti (Black Mirror, The Crown), Christine Adams (Hijack, Malice), Julian Rhind-Tutt (Britannia, Napoleon), Karlis Arnolds Avots (Soviet Jeans, Lovable), Set Sjöstrand (The Wheel of Time, Valhalla), Tadashi Ito (Society of the Snow, The Platform 2), Sebastian Armesto (Gangs of London, A Small Light), Julian Barratt (The Mighty Boosh, The Great), Gavin Spokes (House of The Dragon, Slow Horses), Jonathan Cake (And Just Like That, Camping), Bamshad Abedi-Amin (A Town Called Malice, The Last Kingdom), Bill Paterson (Fleabag, Criminal Justice) and Ron Perlman (Hellboy).
From the creatives behind Killing Eve and Gangs of London, Kill Jackie is an eight-part series co-produced by Fremantle and Steel Springs Pictures and co-created by Conor Keane, Tom Butterworth (Gangs of London), Peter Lawson (John Wick) and Damon Thomas (Killing Eve). The Executive Producers are Lawson and Jose Agustin Valdes for Steel Springs Pictures, Butterworth, Damon Thomas, Zeta-Jones with Rebecca Dundon, Dante Di Loreto and Jeffrey Levine. The lead Director is Damon Thomas with writer and showrunner Tom Butterworth. Conor Keane co-wrote the TV adaptation and is associate producer. Nick Harkaway serves as executive consultant on the series.
Kill Jackie will be available exclusively on AMC+ in the US, on Prime Video in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Turkey, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Canada and on HBO Max in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, France and Belgium in 2026.
About AMC+
AMC+ is the company’s premium streaming bundle featuring an extensive lineup of popular and critically acclaimed original programming from AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, and SundanceTV and full access to targeted streaming services Shudder, the ultimate streaming brand for horror fans – and Sundance Now, home to the premier collection of culture-defining independent films. The service features a continually refreshed library of commercial-free content, with iconic series from the AMC Global Media portfolio including Mad Men, Halt & Catch Fire, Hell on Wheels, Turn: Washington’s Spies, Rectify, Orphan Black and series from The Walking Dead Universe, among many others. The service also offers a growing slate of original and exclusive series including Gangs of London, Dark Winds, The Audacity and series in the Anne Rice universe, Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches. With new movies released every Friday, AMC+ is the newest destination for exclusive film premieres direct from theaters all year long. AMC+ is available in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Spain and is available in the U.S. through AMCPlus.com, the AMC+ app, and a number of digital and cable partners.
Shudder’s Cult-Favorite Series The Creep Tapes Returns With A Two-Episode Premiere Tuesday, September 15
From Writers and Executive Producers Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice, Season Three will Feature Guest Stars Kate Siegel, Nic Hamilton, Elliott Fulham, Ora Duplass and More

New York, NY – August 3, 2026 – The highly anticipated third season of The Creep Tapes, from writers and executive producers Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice, will debut with a two-episode premiere Tuesday, September 15 exclusively on Shudder, the #1 streaming service for horror fans, and AMC+. The six-episode season of the cult-favorite CREEP franchise features guest stars including Kate Siegel (Carrie), Nic Hamilton (IT), Elliott Fulham (Terrifier 2, Terrifier 3)and Duplass’ daughter, Ora Duplass (Coven Academy), who will star in a throwback episode.
Season three continues to expose a collection of video tapes from the secret vault of the world’s deadliest and most socially uncomfortable serial killer (Duplass). Unfortunately, as the tape rolls, the killer’s questionable intentions surface with his increasingly odd behavior and the victims will learn they may have made a deadly mistake.
Following the season three premiere, two new episodes will roll out weekly on Shudder and AMC+ through Tuesday, September 29.
The Creep Tapes is produced by Duplass Brothers Productions and Shudder. Executive producers include series star Duplass and Brice who both also serve as co-writers, with Brice directing all episodes. Additional executive producers include Mel Eslyn, Jay Duplass and Chris Donlon, while Shuli Harel serves as co-executive producer and John Baker serves as a producer.
About Shudder
Shudder is the best streaming service in the world for horror fans, offering a level of depth and curation that no other service can match. With an ever-expanding library of films, TV series and exclusive Originals, Shudder is accessible across most streaming devices in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Shudder releases approximately thirty original films per year and has redefined genre streaming with a slate of groundbreaking and critically acclaimed titles, including Jayro Bustamante’s Golden Globe-nominated LA LLORONA, Phil Tippett’s MAD GOD, Kyle Edward Ball’s SKINAMARINK, Chloe Okuno’s WATCHER, Demián Rugna’s WHEN EVIL LURKS, Chris Nash’s IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, Damian McCarthy’s ODDITY, and the latest installments in the V/H/S franchise. Notable recent releases include Emilie Blichfeldt’s Academy Award-nominated THE UGLY STEPSISTER, Ben Leonberg’s critically acclaimed GOOD BOY, FORBIDDEN FRUITS from director Meredith Alloway and the FACES OF DEATH remake. Shudder also boasts fan-favorite series such as the two-time Emmy Award-nominated THE BOULET BROTHERS’ DRAGULA, Mark Duplass’ THE CREEP TAPES, the anthology series HELL MOTEL, and specials hosted by Joe Bob Briggs, among others.
About Duplass Brothers Productions
Under their banner Duplass Brothers Productions, award-winning filmmakers Mark and Jay Duplass create original projects for film, television, and digital media. The pair first gained recognition in the early 2000’s for writing, directing and producing several acclaimed independent and studio films, including THE PUFFY CHAIR, BAGHEAD, CYRUS, and JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME. Their numerous producorial feature film credits in the decades following have included THE ONE I LOVE, TANGERINE, CREEP (1 & 2), BIOSPHERE, and Jay’s own film THE BALTIMORONS.
In television they have created such shows as TOGETHERNESS and ROOM 104 both for HBO. They also produced HBO’s animated series ANIMALS, as well as the award-winning SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE. In 2024 the team added to their CREEP franchise with Shudder’s episodic THE CREEP TAPES, which became the #2 trending title on AMC+ in it’s first season.
In the documentary space, they’ve produced films including TONY HAWK: UNTIL THE WHEELS FALL OFF, JASON ISBELL: RUNNING WITH OUR EYES CLOSED, among others. In the docuseries space, they are best known for producing Netflix’s WILD WILD COUNTRY. They also produced the critically acclaimed series THE LADY AND THE DALE on HBO, both Hulu’s SASQUATCH and OUT THERE: CRIMES OF THE PARANORMAL, and Netflix’s AMERICAN CONSPIRACY:THE OCTOPUS MURDERS.
V/H/S Cranks Up The Volume With New Installment “V/H/S/Mixtape” Streaming On Shudder October 9, 2026
FOUND FOOTAGE FRANCHISE RETURNS WITH ERNEST DICKERSON, FLYING LOTUS, TOBIAS FORGE, DAVID MOREAU, RZA, RENEE ZHAN FEATURING GWAR AND JIM HENSON’S CREATURE SHOP

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NEW YORK – August 3, 2026 – Shudder announced today the ninth installment of the V/H/S franchise, V/H/S/MIXTAPE, which cranks the signature found-footage horror up to eleven with an electrifying new anthology where music and sound become the source of terror. United by a theme that explores the power of music, rhythm, and audio to haunt, possess, and destroy, the film blends cosmic horror, psychological suspense, outrageous splatter, and groundbreaking practical effects into one unforgettable mixtape of nightmares. V/H/S/MIXTAPE will be streaming on Shudder on October 9, 2026.
Featuring all-new segments from legendary filmmaker Ernest Dickerson, hip-hop icon RZA, visionary director David Moreau, and acclaimed filmmaker Renee Zhan, whose segment includes original puppets by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
V/H/S/MIXTAPE also features original music video interludes directed by acclaimed filmmaker and musician Flying Lotus, alongside a brand-new music video from debut filmmaker Tobias Forge, creating a genre-bending mixtape experience unlike anything the franchise has attempted before. Adding to the chaos, legendary shock-metal pioneers GWAR also make a featured appearance, further cementing the film’s celebration of horror, music, and cult cinema.
Producers for the ninth installment of V/H/S include Josh Goldbloom, Steven Schneider, Roy Lee, Michael Schreiber, Brad Miska, and executive producers Ben Ross and Rami Yassin.
V/H/S/MIXTAPE follows the record-breaking opening weekend of the franchise’s previous installment, the critically acclaimed V/H/S/HALLOWEEN, which became the most-watched exclusive film premiere of 2025 for Shudder and AMC+, driving Shudder’s biggest acquisition weekend of the year.
About Shudder
Shudder is the best streaming service in the world for horror fans, offering a level of depth and curation that no other service can match. With an ever-expanding library of films, TV series, and exclusive Originals, Shudder is accessible across most streaming devices in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Shudder releases approximately thirty original films per year, and has redefined genre streaming with a slate of groundbreaking and critically acclaimed titles, including Jayro Bustamante’s Golden Globe-nominated LA LLORONA, Phil Tippett’s MAD GOD, Kyle Edward Ball’s SKINAMARINK, Chloe Okuno’s WATCHER, Demián Rugna’s WHEN EVIL LURKS, Chris Nash’s IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, Damian McCarthy’s ODDITY, and the latest installments in the V/H/S franchise. Shudder also boasts fan-favorite series such as the two-time Emmy Award-nominated THE BOULET BROTHERS’ DRAGULA, Mark Duplass’ THE CREEP TAPES, the anthology series HELL MOTEL, and specials hosted by Joe Bob Briggs, among others.
Are These Relationships Beyond Repair… We TV and All Reality Share Sneak Peek at New Original Unscripted Series Love After Lockup: Relationship Rehab Premiering This October
Are These Relationships Beyond Repair…
We TV and All Reality Share Sneak Peek at New Original Unscripted Series
Love After Lockup: Relationship Rehab Premiering This October
Dr. Ish Major Attempts to Help Heal the Relationships of Five Fan-Favorite Couples from the Wildly Popular Love After Lockup Franchise

New York, NY – July 30, 2026 – We TV and All Reality today unveiled a sneak peek at the new original unscripted series Love After Lockup: Relationship Rehab. Five fan-favorite couples from the hit Love After Lockup franchise will join psychiatrist and nationally recognized relationship expert, Dr. Ish Major, to repair their broken bonds. The nine-episode series is set to premiere this October, exclusively on We TV and All Reality.
Throughout the series, the couples confront the emotional and practical challenges that have strained their relationships. Brittany and Marcelino struggle to find common ground while co-parenting, Melissa and Louie work towards finally walking down the aisle, Alexis continues to grapple with Julius’s past infidelity, Justine urges Michael to take a softer approach with their children, and Joey shocks Kim with a major revelation.
As emotions run high, long-buried secrets, painful truths, and unresolved conflicts come to the surface. With all five relationships pushed to their limits, Dr. Ish will give a final assessment of whether their bonds can be repaired or if some are beyond saving.
MEET THE COUPLES:
Brittany & Marcelino – Current Relationship Status: Separated
Through their time on Love After Lockup and Life After Lockup, Marcelino fell for Brittany during her incarceration and after Brittany’s release, the couple eventually got married and welcomed two children together. Their relationship was tested over time by deep-seated issues including distrust and accusations of infidelity, ultimately leading to their separation. Despite the split, Brittany and Marcelino share custody of their children and remain legally married, both claiming the other is dragging their feet on finalizing the divorce. Brittany and Marcelino are setting out to rebuild a healthier co-parenting dynamic, no longer driven by old wounds and unresolved resentment. As they unpack their past, they’re forced to face a tougher question: beneath the hurt, the history and the distance, is there any romance left between them worth fighting for, or will this process give them the clarity to let go and close the chapter for good?
Melissa & Louie – Current Relationship Status: Engaged
Melissa has had her eye on Louie since high school, reconnecting with him years later while Louie was incarcerated. Now, they’re engaged and planning a wedding. Melissa is convinced marriage will finally fix the issues they’ve been sweeping under the rug. Neither Melissa nor Louie has been married before and now Louie is getting cold feet, questioning whether he is truly ready to commit. Between Melissa’s exhaustion with Louie’s constant career changes and Louie feeling that Melissa doesn’t truly grasp how hard it is for a justice-impacted person to succeed in the real world, their frustrations continue to grow. With Dr. Ish’s guidance, can Melissa and Louie work through their issues in time to make it down the aisle or will their unresolved problems derail the wedding altogether?
Alexis & Julius – Current Relationship Status: Dating
Shortly after their time on Love After Lockup, Alexis and Julius welcomed their daughter Julianna. This life-changing event, however, did not change the problems they were having in their relationship—Julius is still sneaky and Alexis still doesn’t trust him. Their relationship is a nonstop cycle of on-again, off-again chaos fueled by accusations and insecurities. Alexis wants to get married and see that Julius is 100% committed to their family, while Julius wants respect and trust. Neither feels like they are getting what they need and the drama is currently outweighing their devotion to each other. Will Relationship Rehab finally give them the tools to choose each other, or will it prove they’re better off choosing themselves?
Justine & Michael – Current Relationship Status: Married
Justine and Michael are building a life together in Las Vegas, but this life gets complicated by blending families, starkly different parenting styles and unresolved trauma. When tensions rise, Justine claims Michael slips back into “incarceration mode,” leading Justine to do whatever it takes to give in so they can move on. Justine wants therapy with Michael for healthier communication and to avoid repeating past mistakes, but Michael is very resistant to the idea since so many clients from his drug-dealing days were therapists. They love each other, but the power struggles and emotional walls are tearing them apart. Will they both be willing to give therapy the chance to save their marriage?
Kimberly & Joey – Current Relationship Status: Married
After meeting at a young age living in the same small town, Kimberly always carried a torch for Joey and reconnected with him during his incarceration, after she separated from her children’s father. Once Joey was released, they wasted no time tying the knot, but their married life has been far from easy. Joey’s sobriety is a constant concern as a recovering addict, with Kimberly keeping a close watch and administering random drug tests to make sure he’s staying clean. Between trust issues, financial stress and Joey’s re-arrest, the problems are piling up for the couple to face their biggest challenge yet.
Love After Lockup: Relationship Rehab is executive produced by Sharp Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television. Executive Producers are Matt Sharp, Dan Adler, Erin Richards, Rodney Holland and Elisa Cervone.
For additional series information, follow Love After Lockup on Facebook, Instagram and X as well as We TV on TikTok and All Reality on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok for updates.
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About We TV
With compelling, can’t miss unscripted shows, We TV’s programming is fueled by personalities and relationships filled with purpose and passion. We TV welcomes everyone and creates an inclusive experience across all platforms: on TV, online, on demand, and social media, embracing how today’s digitally savvy, socially engaged audiences connect through content, using it as a catalyst to drive conversation and build community. Further building on this mission, current We TV originals are now available to stream on We TV’s sister platform, ALLBLK. We TV is owned and operated by AMC Global Media, and its sister networks include AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV and streamers Acorn TV, ALLBLK, AMC+, Shudder and Sundance Now.
About All Reality
All Reality is the destination for bold reality TV and true crime. Thousands of hours of wild drama and surprise twists, plus new premieres weekly. Priced at $4.99 a month and available with a subscription on Prime Video, Dish, Sling, Philo, Apple and Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel, All Reality delivers unfiltered relationships, captivating celebrities, scandalous crimes and glam-soaked culture to fans who can’t get enough. Real drama. Real emotion. Real and outrageous stories. All Reality. For more information about All Reality, visit https://www.allreality.com/ and follow All Reality on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.
AMC Global Media Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
New York, NY – July 30, 2026: AMC Global Media Inc. (“AMC Global Media” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AMCX) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Chief Executive Officer Kristin Dolan said: “We are pleased to announce today an expansion of our relationship with a key long-term partner, Netflix. We have reached a global co-exclusive licensing agreement for the streaming rights to the entire Walking Dead Universe, which will provide a meaningful source of cash flow for years to come. We renewed distribution agreements with major partners Comcast and YouTube. We are increasing our guidance for the full year as we leverage the value of our IP, the importance of our studio and the strength of our partner relationships, particularly in the area of distribution.”
Operational Highlights:
- Announced a content licensing agreement with Netflix for the co-exclusive global streaming rights to The Walking Dead Universe (7 series / 371 episodes) representing license fees of $500 million over the five-year license period, after which rights revert back to AMC Global Media.
- The Walking Dead, in its entirety, will begin streaming on AMC+ for the first time early next year.
- Significant affiliate activity, including recent renewals with Comcast and YouTube, that includes the distribution of our linear networks, streaming services and FAST channels in addition to the future launch of our networks in YouTube TV’s genre packages.
- Renewed distribution agreements with four of the top five major domestic MVPDs in the last 12 months including Comcast, DirecTV, DISH, and YouTube.
Financial Highlights – Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2026:
- Net cash provided by operating activities of $57 million; Free Cash Flow(1) of $43 million.
- Operating income of $16 million; Adjusted Operating Income(1) of $46 million.
- Net revenue of $547 million decreased 9% from the prior year. Foreign currency translation represented a beneficial impact of 28 basis points to our second quarter growth rate.
- Diluted EPS of $(0.51); Adjusted EPS(1) of $(0.28).


Second Quarter Results
- Domestic Operations revenue decreased 11% from the prior year to $470 million.
- Subscription revenue decreased 5% to $306 million primarily due to a decline in affiliate revenue, partially offset by streaming revenue growth.
- Streaming revenue represented over a third of our Domestic Operations segment revenue in the second quarter. Streaming revenue increased 6% to $180 million primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services.
- Affiliate revenue declined 17% to $126 million primarily due to basic subscriber declines.
- Advertising revenue decreased 11% to $109 million. Advertising revenue included the one-time impact of a now resolved system integration issue in the second quarter. Excluding this one-time impact, advertising revenue declined in the mid-single digit percent area, due to lower ratings and marketplace pricing, partially offset by digital advertising growth.
- Content licensing revenue decreased 34% to $56 million primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period.
- Segment Adjusted Operating Income decreased 52% to $61 million. The decrease in segment Adjusted Operating Income was primarily driven by revenue declines and increased marketing investments related to the timing of premieres.

Second Quarter Results
- International revenue increased 4% from the prior year to $79 million. Excluding the favorable impact of foreign currency translation, International revenue increased 2%.
- Subscription revenue decreased 1% to $47 million primarily due to the previously disclosed wind-down of a joint venture that operated primarily in Poland and Africa, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the favorable impact of foreign currency translation, subscription revenue decreased 3%.
- Advertising revenue increased 13% to $29 million primarily related to revenue from the outperformance of advertising in the fourth quarter of 2025 that has since returned to normal levels and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, advertising revenue increased 11%.
- Segment Adjusted Operating Income decreased 3% to $14 million. The decrease in segment Adjusted Operating Income was primarily driven by lower subscription revenue and higher selling, general and administrative expense, excluding the impact of foreign currency translation.
Other Matters:
The Walking Dead Universe License Agreement
On July 30, 2026, AMC Global Media announced that it had entered into a license agreement with Netflix Inc. granting Netflix co-exclusive global streaming rights to all shows in The Walking Dead Universe, including all seasons of The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon; The Walking Dead: Dead City; The Walking Dead: World Beyond; The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live; and Tales of the Walking Dead.
AMC Global Media retains global rights to exhibit shows in The Walking Dead Universe on its own streaming services.
The license agreement generally provides for a five-year term for each licensed show, with licenses for individual shows commencing on different dates in different geographic territories based on the expiration of streaming rights under AMC Global Media’s existing licenses.
Under the license agreement, Netflix will pay an aggregate content license fee of $500 million payable in quarterly cash installments over the licensed period for each licensed title, commencing on the applicable start date for that title. The Company expects to receive cash payments of approximately $25 million in 2026. The Company expects to receive annual cash payments of approximately $100 million in 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030, and expects to receive the remaining amount in 2031.
As a result of the extended payment terms, the aggregate revenue that the Company will recognize will be based on the present value of future payments, which is estimated to be approximately $445 million. In each of 2026 and 2027, the Company expects to recognize annual revenue related to the license agreement between $200 million to $225 million.
Repayment of Term Loan A Facility & Termination of Revolving Credit Facility
The Company repaid the $80 million remaining balance under the Term Loan A facility under its credit agreement and terminated its revolving credit facility on May 12, 2026.
Restructuring and Other Related Charges
Second quarter restructuring and other related charges were $1.3 million and included $0.8 million related to the Company’s restructuring plan in its International segment and $0.5 million related to severance charges.
Stock Repurchase Program
On May 8, 2026, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreement with Citibank, N.A. (“Citibank”) to repurchase $30 million of its outstanding Class A Common Stock as part of its existing Stock Repurchase Program. The final settlement of the transaction is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2026, but may be completed earlier at Citibank’s election.
As of June 30, 2026, the Company had $87 million of authorization remaining for repurchase under its Stock Repurchase Program.
Outstanding Shares
As of July 24, 2026, the Company had 29,765,563 shares of Class A Common Stock and 11,484,408 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding.
Please see the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2026, which will be filed later today, for further details regarding the above matters.
Description of Non-GAAP Measures
Internally, the Company uses Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) and Free Cash Flow measures as the most important indicators of its business performance and evaluates management’s effectiveness with specific reference to these indicators.
The Company defines Adjusted Operating Income (Loss), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as operating income (loss) before share-based compensation expense or benefit (including equity-classified share-based compensation expenses or benefit and liability-classified share-based compensation expenses or benefit for non-employee director stock units), depreciation and amortization, impairment and other charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses), restructuring and other related charges, cloud computing amortization, and including the Company’s proportionate share of adjusted operating income (loss) from majority-owned equity method investees. From time to time, the Company may exclude the impact of certain events, gains, losses, or other charges (such as significant legal settlements) from Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) that affect the Company’s operating performance. Because it is based upon operating income (loss), Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) also excludes interest expense (including cash interest expense) and other non-operating income and expense items. The Company believes that the exclusion of share-based compensation expenses or benefit (including equity-classified share-based compensation expenses or benefit and liability-classified share-based compensation expenses or benefit for non-employee director stock units) allows management and investors to better track the performance of the various operating units of the business without regard to the period-to-period effects of share-based compensation awards, including the changes in fair value of liability-classified share-based compensation awards that will be cash settled. Beginning in June 2026, non-employee directors receive a portion of their compensation in director stock units that will be settled in cash. These liability classified share-based compensation awards are included in the share-based compensation adjustment to operating income (loss) to allow for comparability between periods without regard to the period-to-period effects of share-based compensation awards (including the changes in fair value of those awards from period to period).
The Company believes that Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of the business segments and the Company on a consolidated basis. Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) and similar measures with similar titles are common performance measures used by investors, analysts, and peers to compare performance in the industry.
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) should be viewed as a supplement to and not a substitute for operating income (loss), net income (loss), and other measures of performance presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Since Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures with similar titles used by other companies. For a reconciliation of operating income (loss) to Adjusted Operating Income (Loss), please see page 10 of this release.
The Company defines Free Cash Flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, all of which are reported in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The Company believes the most comparable GAAP financial measure of its liquidity is net cash provided by operating activities. The Company believes that Free Cash Flow is useful as an indicator of its overall liquidity, as the amount of Free Cash Flow generated in any period is representative of cash that is available for debt repayment, investment, and other discretionary and non-discretionary cash uses. The Company also believes that Free Cash Flow is one of several benchmarks used by analysts and investors who follow the industry for comparison of its liquidity with other companies in the industry, although the Company’s measure of Free Cash Flow may not be directly comparable to similar measures reported by other companies. For a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to Free Cash Flow, please see page 10 of this release.
The Company defines Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share (“Adjusted EPS”), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as earnings per diluted share excluding the following items: amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; impairment and other charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses); non-cash impairments of goodwill, intangible and fixed assets; restructuring and other related charges; and the impact associated with the modification of debt arrangements, including gains and losses related to the extinguishment of debt; as well as the impact of taxes on the aforementioned items and other one-time tax charges/benefits. The Company believes the most comparable GAAP financial measure is earnings per diluted share. The Company believes that Adjusted EPS is one of several benchmarks used by analysts and investors who follow the industry for comparison of its performance with other companies in the industry, although the Company’s measure of Adjusted EPS may not be directly comparable to similar measures reported by other companies. For a reconciliation of earnings per diluted share to Adjusted EPS, please see pages 11-12 of this release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This earnings release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including financial community and rating agency perceptions of the Company and its business, operations, financial condition and the industries in which it operates and the factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained therein. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein.
Conference Call Information
AMC Global Media will host a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2026 results. To listen to the call, please visit investors.amcglobalmedia.com.
About AMC Global Media
AMC Global Media (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE and All Reality; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution label Independent Film Company. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe. AMC Global Media is headquartered in the United States, with international operations in Iberia, Latin America, Central Europe, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.







Netflix and AMC Global Media Announce Global Streaming Licensing Agreement for All Series in AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe
Multi-Year Agreement Expands Netflix’s Streaming Rights for the Original The Walking Dead Series and all Six Spin-Off Series
The Walking Dead Will Come to AMC+ for the First Time Early Next Year
- On Thursday, 30 July, Netflix and AMC Global Media announced a multi-year global licensing agreement under which the companies will have co-exclusive streaming rights to the original The Walking Dead series, as well as all six spin-off series that make up The Walking Dead Universe.
- Netflix has been the exclusive U.S. streaming home of The Walking Dead since 2011. This deal will extend the show’s availability on Netflix to new territories, including the U.K., Italy, Australia, New Zealand.
- Starting in 2027, Fear the Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, The Walking Dead: Dead City, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, The Walking Dead: World Beyond and Tales of The Walking Dead will come to Netflix globally as well as AMC+ where available. In all, the agreement includes 371 episodes across all seasons and series.
- “Audiences have discovered and loved The Walking Dead on Netflix for nearly 15 years and the show continues to attract new fans,” said Lori Conkling, Vice President of Licensing at Netflix. “We’re excited to partner with AMC Global Media to continue to expand that access to more audiences around the world and bring the entirety of The Walking Dead Universe to Netflix.”
- “We are thrilled to expand our long-time partnership with Netflix around The Walking Dead,” said Kristin Dolan, CEO of AMC Global Media. “This deal creates a global destination for this universe – all shows, all episodes – making the franchise more accessible than ever to fans around the world. In addition, the co-exclusive agreement allows us to bring the original series to AMC+ for the first time early next year. Netflix has been an important partner in making The Walking Dead one of the most successful franchises in the history of entertainment. This agreement is a fantastic result for our companies, for the fans and for this timeless IP.”
- Licenses for each series in the universe will begin on different dates in different geographic territories, following the expiration of existing streaming licenses.
- The Walking Dead premiered on AMC on October 31, 2010, introducing audiences to a stark, character-driven survival drama that quickly grew from a critically acclaimed genre series into one of the most successful and influential franchises in television history. Over 11 seasons and 177 episodes, the original series became a defining series for AMC and AMC Studios, broke through as a broad-based cultural phenomenon, and helped reshape the television landscape by proving the enduring power of premium scripted storytelling built around passionate fan communities. Its stories, characters and mythology continue to resonate with viewers around the world, fueling ongoing engagement across platforms and extending the universe through a robust slate of spin-off series.
About AMC Global Media
AMC Global Media (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE and All Reality; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution label Independent Film Company. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe. AMC Global Media is headquartered in the United States, with international operations in Iberia, Latin America, Central Europe, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.
About Netflix
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services offering TV series, films, games and live programming across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.