AMC+
AMC+ is an American subscription video on demand streaming service owned by AMC Networks that was launched on June 11, 2020. The service is a premium bundle that includes the live feeds and program libraries of the company's television networks and streaming brands along with its own exclusive content.
History
AMC+ was first launched in June 11, 2020 for Xfinity customers, and included content that was previously exclusive to subscribers of the AMC cable channel through its TV Everywhere AMC Premiere app. On October 1, 2020, AMC+ launched on Amazon Prime Video Channels and Apple TV Channels, and became available to Dish Network and Sling TV customers. On November 23, 2020, AMC+ launched on Roku. On April 6, 2021, AMC+ became available on YouTube TV. In the same month, AMC+ launched on DirecTV. In August 2021, AMC+ finally launched on TV, computer and mobile devices.Former BBC America executive director Courtney Thomasma was named general manager of AMC+ on April 8, 2021. Thomasma reports to Miquel Penella, AMC Networks’ President of Subscription Video on Demand.
In 2024, AMC Networks and Charter Communications reached an early renewal agreement for the distribution of AMC's portfolio of linear cable networks, which included complimentary access to AMC+ for Spectrum TV Select customers and the option to purchase the service for internet-only subscribers. Financial terms of the new deal were not disclosed, though it was described as extending "for multiple years to come".
Content
AMC+ primarily features content from channel brands owned and operated by AMC Networks, most notably its flagship channel AMC. Other cable channels include BBC America, IFC, and Sundance TV as well as the VOD streaming services Acorn TV, Shudder and Sundance Now. The service features early access to original series, with new episodes offered up to a week before their cable television premieres. The service also includes exclusive films from the aforementioned channels and services as well as the film production companies IFC Films and RLJE Films, and sometimes with the Hidive streaming service.Exclusive programming
Original programming
Gangs of London Ultra City Smiths Kin Happy Valley Show Me More Ragdoll Firebite La Fortuna That Dirty Black Bag Slippin' Jimmy Cooper's Bar This Is Going to Hurt Moonhaven- ''Pantheon''
Acquired programming
The Salisbury Poisonings Cold Courage Spy City Too Close The North Water Broke Anna Anne Boleyn The Ipcress File- ''Slo Pitch''
Exclusive films
A BanquetApexArchenemyBarbariansCatch the Fair OneCleanDualHappeningI Am MortalLast LooksNo Man of GodParis, 13th DistrictPrisoners of the GhostlandRevealerRogue AgentSection EightSilent NightSouth of HeavenSpin Me RoundStowawaySurvive the GameThe Reef: StalkedThe Tax Collector- ''Warning''
Simulcast programming
Simulcast with AMC
61st StreetBetter Call SaulDark WindsDispatches from ElsewhereEli Roth's History of HorrorFear the Walking DeadFriday Night In with The MorgansInterview with the VampireKevin Can F**k HimselfLucky HankMayfair WitchesMonsieur SpadeNOS4A2Orphan Black: EchoesParishRide with Norman ReedusSnowpiercer SoulmatesTalamasca: The Secret OrderTales of the Walking DeadTalking DeadThe TerrorThe Walking DeadThe Walking Dead: Daryl DixonThe Walking Dead: Dead CityThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who LiveThe Walking Dead: World Beyond- ''You Are Here''
Simulcast with BBC America
Africa's Wild YearKilling EveMeerkat Manor: Rise of the DynastyThe SplitTen Percent- ''The Watch''
Simulcast with IFC
BrockmireCooper's Bar Documentary Now!HullraisersSherman's Showcase- ''SisterS''
Simulcast with Shudder
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All TimeBehind the MonstersThe Boulet Brothers' Dragula The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: TitansCreepshowCursed FilmsDeadhouse DarkQueer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror- ''Slasher''
Simulcast with Sundance TV/Sundance Now
Black SnowClean SweepDeutschland 89A Discovery of WitchesThe GulfThe Long Shadow The PactRivieraRosehavenSanctuary: A Witch's TaleState of the UnionThe SuspectTotally Completely FineTrue Crime StoryThe Vanishing TriangleWisting- ''Wrongly Accused''
Availability and distribution
The service launched in Canada on Amazon's Prime Video and Apple TV in August 2021, ahead of the premiere of the eleventh season of The Walking Dead. Some content on the American version of the service has not been made available in Canada due to varying programming rights.The service launched in Australia as a channel on Prime Video and Apple TV as well in November 2021, which include Acorn TV on the package.
In March 2022, AMC+ launched in India via Apple TV Channels, including Acorn TV. In June, the service also launched on Prime Video.
The service is expected to be launched in New Zealand, Latin America and several European countries over 2022 and into 2023. Plans of further expansion were later suspended and no announcements of the service arriving in new countries have been made ever since.
In October 2022, AMC+ launched in New Zealand with a bundle option including access to both Acorn TV and Shudder. Also in the same month, KT added AMC+ into their newly rebranded Genie TV as part of the service's one-stop Live TV & VOD platform.
| Release date | Country/Territory | DTC app | Distribution partner | Hubs |
| United States | Yes | June 11, 2020: Xfinity October 1, 2020: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Channels, Dish Network, Sling TV November 23, 2020: Roku Channels April 6, 2021: YouTube TV April 2021: DirecTV August 2021: OTT | AMC, Shudder, BBC America, IFC Films Unlimited and Sundance Now | |
| Canada | Yes | August 16, 2021: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Channels September 28, 2022: OTT | AMC, Shudder, IFC Films Unlimited and Sundance Now | |
| Australia | Yes | Prime Video, Apple TV Channels | AMC, Acorn TV, Shudder | |
| India | No | Prime Video, Apple TV Channels | AMC, Acorn TV | |
| Spain | No | Prime Video, Orange TV, Jazztel TV, Vodafone | AMC, Acorn TV, Planet Horror | |
| New Zealand | Yes | Prime Video, Apple TV Channels | AMC, Acorn TV, Shudder | |
| South Korea | No | Genie TV | AMC |