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Mgm+
MGM+ is Amazon-backed premium cable and streaming service targeting affluent, slightly older male audiences with studio-quality thrillers, adaptations, and classic Hollywood storytelling.
Current mandate
MGM+ occupies a distinct lane in the crowded streaming landscape: a curated premium network, backed by Amazon, targeting a roughly 60% male, slightly older, and affluent audience that expects studio-quality, adult contemporary content. Head of MGM+ Michael Wright has articulated the brand's north star as "classic Hollywood storytelling crafted for a contemporary audience," a thesis made concrete by the commissioning of a major six-part Treasure Island adaptation, which Wright described as "a perfect expression of the MGM+ brand." The service, which rebranded from Epix three years ago to better distinguish itself during the peak-TV era, has grown from three original series five years ago to 40, and now operates with an explicit Amazon mandate to run new programming every week of the year.
Recent acquisition and commissioning activity reflects a clear pattern: prestige literary adaptations, spy thrillers, and period adventure drama. The development pipeline has included projects such as The Emperor of Ocean Park, Earth Abides, Ark, American Classic, and a series based on Hoodlum. The service has also acquired titles including A Tale of Two Cities, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, Vanished, and Hotel Cocaine international distribution rights. Wright has publicly flagged a strong appetite for more adaptations of Ben Macintyre books, citing Rogue Heroes and A Spy Among Friends as defining successes he calls "my brand," and has expressed active interest in finding a large-scale romantic epic in the tradition of Doctor Zhivago.
Material reaches MGM+ primarily through established production relationships, co-commission partnerships (as seen in the Treasure Island deal with Paramount+ U.K. and Ireland), and the broader Amazon-Prime Video Channels ecosystem. Amazon support from Mike Hopkins, Jen Salke, and Prime Video Channels provides marketing and subscriber acquisition infrastructure that amplifies the network's reach. Wright aims to greenlight three to four new series per year, meaning the commissioning window is selective and relationship-driven. No open submission portal or named public call for scripts is documented in tracked deal activity.
Signature peaks
- 52 Weeks Weekly Programming Target — Amazon mandate requires new on-brand content airing every single week of the year.
- 3-4 Per Year Annual Series Greenlight Goal — Wright targets three to four new series commissions annually to sustain the full-year schedule.
- Treasure Island Flagship Co-Commission — Six-part adventure drama co-commissioned with Paramount+ U.K. and Ireland, cited as the definitive MGM+ brand statement.
Mandate dimensions
- Genre focus
- scripted drama, sci-fi, horror, crime drama, prestige originals, unscripted
- Territory focus
- Not disclosed
- Budget tier (observed)
- Not disclosed
- Access pattern
- Tracked deals show material reaching MGM+ through established production company relationships and co-commission partnerships, such as the Treasure Island deal structured jointly with Paramount+ U.K. and Ireland. The Amazon-Prime Video Channels infrastructure also provides a documented route for licensing arrangements. No open submission portal or named public call for scripts is documented in ScriptMatch's tracked activity.
- Deal structure
- MGM+ structures deals as original series commissions (sometimes co-commissioned with international partners), domestic and international distribution rights acquisitions, and movie licensing agreements with major studios. Co-production arrangements with partners such as Paramount+ are a documented model for flagship projects.
Recent acquisitions
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A Tale of Two Cities
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Hotel Cocaine (international distribution rights)
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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 a mandate to fill 52 weeks of original programming and Amazon's full marketing muscle behind it, MGM+ is aggressively expanding its slate of prestige adaptations and cinematic thrillers.
MGM+ occupies a distinct lane in the crowded streaming landscape: a curated premium network, backed by Amazon, targeting a roughly 60% male, slightly older, and affluent audience that expects studio-quality, adult contemporary content. Head of MGM+ Michael Wright has articulated the brand's north star as "classic Hollywood storytelling crafted for a contemporary audience," a thesis made concrete by the commissioning of a major six-part Treasure Island adaptation, which Wright described as "a perfect expression of the MGM+ brand." The service, which rebranded from Epix three years ago to better distinguish itself during the peak-TV era, has grown from three original series five years ago to 40, and now operates with an explicit Amazon mandate to run new programming every week of the year.
Common questions about Mgm+
Does MGM+ accept unsolicited scripts?
No open submission portal or public call for scripts is documented in MGM+'s tracked deal activity. Every acquisition and commission observed by ScriptMatch has moved through established production relationships, co-commission partnerships, or the broader Amazon-Prime Video Channels ecosystem. No unsolicited pathway is documented. Writers are best positioned by attaching a producer or sales agent with an existing relationship at the network before approaching.
What budgets does MGM+ typically work at?
MGM+ positions itself as a studio-quality premium network, and its commissioning language consistently references cinematic production values. Specific budget figures are not disclosed in tracked deals, but the service's stated goal of attracting a sophisticated, affluent audience and its co-commission model with partners like Paramount+ U.K. and Ireland suggest mid-to-high-end cable budgets consistent with prestige drama. Projects like Treasure Island and the Rogue Heroes and A Spy Among Friends adaptations set the quality benchmark.
What festivals does MGM+ source from?
MGM+ is primarily a commissioning and licensing network rather than a festival acquisitions buyer. Tracked deals reflect original series commissions, literary adaptations, and licensing arrangements rather than festival pickups. The service's acquisition of titles such as Outlander: Blood of My Blood and Hotel Cocaine international distribution rights suggests selective licensing activity, but no consistent festival-circuit sourcing pattern is documented in current tracking data.
How do I get my script in front of MGM+?
Based on observed deal patterns, material reaches MGM+ through established production company relationships and co-production partnerships. Head Michael Wright has publicly signaled specific interests: Ben Macintyre-style spy and true-crime adaptations, large-scale romantic epics, and high-octane cinematic thrillers with strong casts. Attaching a producer with a track record in prestige cable drama, or packaging through a sales agent active in the Amazon-Prime Video Channels ecosystem, represents the most documented route.
What genres is MGM+ currently acquiring?
MGM+ is actively seeking high-octane cinematic thrillers, prestige literary adaptations, and period adventure drama. Wright has specifically flagged appetite for more Ben Macintyre-style spy adaptations following Rogue Heroes and A Spy Among Friends, and has publicly stated he is looking for a large-scale romantic epic in the tradition of Doctor Zhivago. Recent commissions and acquisitions include Treasure Island, A Tale of Two Cities, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, and Vanished.
Is MGM+ currently active in the market?
Yes. MGM+ is actively commissioning, with a stated goal of three to four new series per year and a mandate from Amazon to fill 52 weeks of original programming annually. The service has grown from three originals five years ago to 40 now, and its development pipeline includes multiple projects in various stages. The most recent tracked signal dates to July 2026, and the Treasure Island commission was logged in early 2026, confirming continued market activity.
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