"The Walking Dead" to change hands - AMC seeks buyer for franchise rights

AMC Global Media is close to a new deal for "The Walking Dead" franchise. According to Deadline, the company is already in negotiations with several major partners and is considering various licensing options for the rights.

The investor report indicates that this is not a full sale. The company wants to retain some content under a co-exclusive model, where projects will be simultaneously available to the partner and on AMC services. The rights could be transferred to a single player or divided among several platforms and regions.

The names of the contenders are not officially disclosed, but analysts specifically mention Netflix, with whom AMC has a long-standing partnership. The service previously helped the company revive interest in the series "Mad Men."

The value of the rights is not disclosed, but according to analysts, it could be several hundred million dollars, as "The Walking Dead" remains AMC's main asset and continues to attract audiences through spin-offs even after the main series concluded in 2022.