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Mgm+
MGM+ is Amazon-backed premium cable and streaming service targeting affluent, adult audiences with prestige originals, IP adaptations, and franchise-ready crime and adventure series.
Current mandate
MGM+, the rebranded successor to Epix, has repositioned itself as a thoughtfully curated premium network under the ownership of Amazon, which acquired MGM and folded the linear and streaming service into its broader Prime Video Channels ecosystem. The service targets a roughly 60% male, slightly older, and affluent audience that expects studio-quality, adult contemporary storytelling. Amazon's support through executives including Mike Hopkins and Jen Salke has given MGM+ marketing and subscriber acquisition advantages it previously lacked, accelerating its ambition to become a genuine destination for prestige television. The rebranding from Epix to MGM+ began several years ago to better distinguish the service as peak TV continued to grow, and the network has since expanded from three original series to approximately 40.
The acquisition and commissioning pattern at MGM+ skews heavily toward IP adaptations from established literary sources, crime thriller procedurals with franchise potential, and character-driven detective narratives. Head of MGM+ Michael Wright has publicly expressed enthusiasm for adaptations of Ben Macintyre books following the success of "Rogue Heroes" and "A Spy Among Friends," describing them as "my brand." Wright has also signaled an active search for a large-scale romantic epic in the vein of Doctor Zhivago. Recent commissions and acquisitions include "Treasure Island," a six-part adventure drama co-commissioned with Paramount+ UK and Ireland inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's classic; "Outlander: Blood of My Blood"; "A Tale of Two Cities"; and "Vanished." The development pipeline has also included projects such as "The Emperor of Ocean Park," "Earth Abides," "Ark," "American Classic," and a series based on "Hoodlum." The service has also secured a U.S. first-window deal for "Silk: Spider Society" and launched with a movie licensing deal with Paramount for titles including "Top Gun: Maverick."
Material reaches MGM+ primarily through established production relationships, co-production partnerships with international broadcasters such as Paramount+ UK and Ireland, and the broader Amazon content pipeline. Wright's publicly stated preferences, including his appetite for Ben Macintyre adaptations and large-scale romantic epics, offer a clear editorial signal for producers and agents pitching into the network. No open submission portal or named fellowship program is documented in tracked deal activity; every observed deal has arrived through producer attachments, sales agents, or co-production arrangements with named partners.
Signature peaks
- 52 Weeks 52-Week Programming Mandate — Wright's stated goal is to run consistently on-brand original content every week of the year.
- Treasure Island Co-Commission with Paramount+ — A six-part adventure series co-commissioned with Paramount+ UK and Ireland, signaling active international co-production appetite.
- ~60% Male, Affluent Target Audience Profile — MGM+ explicitly programs for a slightly older, sophisticated audience that wants adult contemporary, studio-quality content.
Mandate dimensions
- Genre focus
- crime thriller, drama
- Territory focus
- US, UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile
- Budget tier (observed)
- Not disclosed
- Access pattern
- Every tracked deal at MGM+ has arrived through producer attachments, established production relationships, or co-production arrangements with named international partners, most notably Paramount+ UK and Ireland on the "Treasure Island" commission. No open submission portal, named fellowship, or documented unsolicited pathway has been observed in deal tracking.
- Deal structure
- MGM+ structures deals as direct commissions of original series, co-productions with international broadcasters, and licensing agreements for acquired film and television titles; the "Treasure Island" commission with Paramount+ UK and Ireland and the "Top Gun: Maverick" licensing deal with Paramount illustrate both ends of that range.
Recent acquisitions
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Outlander: Blood of My Blood
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Treasure Island
MGM+ U.S. and Paramount+ U.K. & Ireland have commissioned a major new six-part series inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's 18th century swashbuckling epic
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Vanished
Market context
With Amazon's marketing muscle behind it and a mandate to fill 52 weeks of original programming, MGM+ is one of the most active commissioners of prestige adult drama in the current market.
MGM+, the rebranded successor to Epix, has repositioned itself as a thoughtfully curated premium network under the ownership of Amazon, which acquired MGM and folded the linear and streaming service into its broader Prime Video Channels ecosystem. The service targets a roughly 60% male, slightly older, and affluent audience that expects studio-quality, adult contemporary storytelling. Amazon's support through executives including Mike Hopkins and Jen Salke has given MGM+ marketing and subscriber acquisition advantages it previously lacked, accelerating its ambition to become a genuine destination for prestige television. The rebranding from Epix to MGM+ began several years ago to better distinguish the service as peak TV continued to grow, and the network has since expanded from three original series to approximately 40.
Common questions about Mgm+
Does MGM+ accept unsolicited scripts from unrepresented writers?
No unsolicited submission pathway is documented in tracked deal activity for MGM+. Every observed acquisition and commission has arrived through producer attachments, established production relationships, or co-production arrangements with named international partners such as Paramount+ UK and Ireland. Writers and producers seeking to pitch into MGM+ are best positioned through a sales agent or a producer with an existing relationship at the network.
What budget level does MGM+ typically work at?
MGM+ programs at a premium cable and streaming tier consistent with its positioning as a studio-quality, prestige network. No specific per-episode or per-film budget figures are disclosed in tracked deal data, but the service's mandate for adult contemporary, studio-quality content and its co-production deals with major international broadcasters suggest production values in line with high-end cable drama rather than micro-budget independent fare.
What festivals does MGM+ source content from?
Festival acquisitions are not a prominently documented route in MGM+'s tracked deal activity. The network's acquisition pattern skews toward IP adaptations from established literary sources, co-productions with international broadcasters, and projects developed through existing producer relationships. Writers and producers with festival-ready projects are more likely to reach MGM+ through a sales agent or production company with an existing network relationship than through a direct festival pickup.
How do I get my script in front of MGM+?
The most documented route to MGM+ is through a sales agent or a producer with an established relationship at the network. Head of MGM+ Michael Wright has publicly named specific editorial preferences, including adaptations of Ben Macintyre books and large-scale romantic epics in the vein of Doctor Zhivago, which gives writers a concrete editorial target. Co-production partnerships with international broadcasters such as Paramount+ UK and Ireland represent another observed pathway for projects with transatlantic appeal.
What genres is MGM+ currently acquiring?
MGM+ is actively acquiring and commissioning IP adaptations from established literary sources, crime thriller procedurals with franchise potential, character-driven detective narratives, and large-scale adventure drama. Recent titles include the six-part adventure series 'Treasure Island,' 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood,' and 'A Tale of Two Cities.' Head of MGM+ Michael Wright has also publicly signaled interest in big romantic epics and further adaptations of Ben Macintyre non-fiction books.
Is MGM+ currently active in the market?
Yes. MGM+ is one of the more active commissioners in the premium cable and streaming space, with a mandate from owner Amazon to fill 52 weeks of original programming per year. The network has grown from three original series to approximately 40 and maintains a development pipeline that includes multiple in-progress projects. Recent commissions such as 'Treasure Island' and acquisitions including 'Vanished' and 'A Tale of Two Cities' confirm continued market activity through late 2025 and into 2026.
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