Netflix lands global streaming deal for ‘The Walking Dead’

Beginning in 2027, Netflix subscribers around the world will also gain access to the franchise’s entire slate of spin-offs, including “Fear the Walking Dead, “World Beyond Tales of the Walking Dead,” “Dead City,” “Daryl Dixon,” and “The Ones Who Live.” 

The agreement also arrives as “Dead City” returns for its third season. Fans are also looking ahead to the final season of “Daryl Dixon,” scheduled to premiere in 2027.

The Walking Dead joins a growing list of popular shows Netflix has pursued to drive engagement. Over the years, it has spent billions securing streaming rights to series such as “The Office,” while earlier this year it also reached a deal to stream “Sesame Street.”

Meanwhile, the announcement provided a boost to AMC Networks’ financial outlook. The company unveiled the Netflix agreement alongside its quarterly earnings report on Thursday, using the deal to raise its forward guidance.