The Walking Dead Universe channel on Rakuten TV
August 25, 2026

By Nik Roseveare



The Walking Dead Universe (TWDU), has arrived on Rakuten TV in the UK, with the hit US series The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead currently being available to watch for free on the newly launched dedicated FAST channel, in partnership with AMC Global Media – UK. 

Marcos Milanez, Chief Content Officer at Rakuten TV, said:“The Walking Dead is one of the most iconic and enduring franchises in television, with a hugely passionate fanbase. We’re delighted to partner with AMC Global Media – UK to bring the series to a dedicated FAST channel on Rakuten TV giving audiences in the UK a completely free and accessible way to discover, revisit and immerse themselves in this incredible content.”


Lucy Halliday, VP, Business Development International at AMC Global Media – UK, added: “This launch builds on our ongoing partnership with Rakuten TV and reflects how central FAST has become to our UK distribution strategy. Bringing The Walking Dead Universe to the platform gives audiences free access to the franchise, which is exactly the kind of layered discovery route we’re focused on as we keep growing our FAST footprint across the UK.”

As aforementioned, the channel launches with episodes from The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead series. The Walking Dead ran for 11 seasons (ending in 2022) whilst its first spin-off series, Fear the Walking Dead, aired for 8 seasons (concluding in 2023). The franchise has since seen several more spin-offs including The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, Dead City and The Ones Who Lived.

The channel also recently launched on ITVX.