AMC Acquired The Librarians: The Next Chapter
AMC Global Media Central Europe has secured the first season of the new spin-off series for viewers in Central Europe.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Television
AMC Global Media Central Europe acquired the first season of The Librarians: The Next Chapter from Electric Entertainment. The spin-off series follows the adventures of a time-traveling librarian currently stranded in the present.
Why it matters
This deal expands the international reach of the popular franchise by bringing the series to new audiences across Central Europe. It marks a continued effort by regional broadcasters to secure content that aligns with established global intellectual property.
The acquisition includes 12 episodes, each with a runtime of 60 minutes. The original series spin-off saw its second season premiere on TNT in the US in August 2026.
The players
AMC Global Media Central Europe
This is a media company that manages broadcasting and content distribution assets across the Central European region.
Electric Entertainment
This is an independent film and television production and distribution company based in the United States.
The details
The series follows a librarian who has traveled through time and is now stuck in the present day. AMC Global Media Central Europe obtained the rights from production company Electric Entertainment to distribute the show in Hungary, Czechia, and Slovakia.
Timeline
August 2026: Season two of the series premiered on TNT in the US.
Industry Dynamics
This acquisition fits into the broader trend of global media networks competing to secure established intellectual property to bolster their lineups. By bringing The Librarians franchise to new markets, AMC Global Media Central Europe aims to leverage the brand awareness of the existing series to attract local viewers.
Viewers in Hungary, Czechia, and Slovakia will soon have access to the first season of the series through AMC Global Media Central Europe. This agreement simplifies local access to the franchise by centralizing the spin-off within an existing regional broadcast network.
The takeaway
The addition of this spin-off to regional schedules offers fans of fantasy content a new entry point into the time-traveling series. Audiences in the acquired countries should watch local network listings to see when the first season will begin airing.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by C21Media.
