AMC+

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.^[3] 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.^[4][5] On November 23, 2020, AMC+ launched on Roku.^[6] On April 6, 2021, AMC+ became available on YouTube TV.^[7] 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 (SVOD).^[8]

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.^[9] Financial terms of the new deal were not disclosed, though it was described as extending "for multiple years to come".^[10]

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 (such as AMC's The Walking Dead franchise), 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.

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.^[12] 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.^[13]

In March 2022, AMC+ launched in India via Apple TV Channels, including Acorn TV.^[14] In June, the service also launched on Prime Video.^[15]

The service is expected to be launched in New Zealand, Latin America and several European countries over 2022 and into 2023.^[16] Plans of further expansion were later suspended and no announcements of the service arriving in new countries have been made ever since.^[17]

In October 2022, AMC+ launched in New Zealand with a bundle option including access to both Acorn TV and Shudder.^[18][19] Also in the same month, KT added AMC+ into their newly rebranded Genie TV (formerly Olleh) as part of the service's one-stop Live TV & VOD platform.^[20]

Stephen Silver of Make Use Of noted the "impressive amount of content on offer from AMC+" and its "winning combination of shows you know, new ones to discover, and a large library of movies."^[21]