AMC Global Media is close to securing the rights to The Walking Dead, with CEO Kristin Dolan stating that several large players are interested in the franchise. The company is looking at a co-exclusive deal, with results of the licensing deal not expected to impact its financial results until 2026. The news comes after a mixed performance for the company, with revenue slipping 2% to $542.1 million and earnings decreasing from 52 cents a share to 8 cents on an adjusted basis.