AMC Networks announced that it has acquired the U.S. streaming rights to the eight‑episode, half‑hour contemporary mystery thriller YAGA, a Crave original produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures. The series, based on Kat Sandler’s play, will feature Carrie‑Anne Moss, Noah Reid, and Hudson Williams.
The deal, brokered by Sphere Abacus, a Bell Media company, will make YAGA available exclusively on AMC+ later this year. The acquisition expands AMC+’s original content library and adds a high‑profile title that is expected to attract new subscribers and deepen engagement among genre‑focused audiences.
AMC Networks’ focus on streaming has intensified in recent quarters. In Q4 2025 the company reported consolidated revenue of $595 million, down 1 % year‑over‑year, while streaming revenue grew 14 % to $157 million and the streaming subscriber base reached 10.4 million. The company’s rebranding to AMC Global Media in April 2026 signals a strategic shift toward its streaming future.
The YAGA acquisition aligns with AMC+’s broader content strategy, which emphasizes supernatural and genre‑bending programming such as A Discovery of Witches and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches. By adding a title with a star‑powered cast and a proven mystery format, AMC+ aims to differentiate itself in a crowded streaming market and support its goal of converting linear viewers into streaming subscribers.
Internationally, Sky has already secured the rights to YAGA for the United Kingdom and Ireland, with Sphere Abacus handling distribution. The series’ partnership with Crave and the involvement of Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures underscore the collaborative nature of the production and the growing cross‑border appeal of Canadian‑produced content.
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