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Amazon MGM Studios: apertura global con cine y series premium

Klaudia Bermudez, SVP international TV distribution LatAm & US Hispanic; Chris Ottinger, president worldwide distribution and acquisitions.

Amazon MGM Studios desplegó una de las presentaciones más amplias de los LA Screenings 2026, fortaleciendo su papel como jugador clave en la distribución global de contenidos. Durante su screening del lunes 18 de mayo, el estudio mostró tanto sus grandes apuestas cinematográficas como una selección de series premium que, tras su ventana inicial en Prime Video, quedan disponibles para licencias internacionales.

El eje estratégico fue claro: Amazon MGM continúa profundizando la apertura de títulos que, en sus inicios, estaban pensados exclusivamente para streaming. Hoy, cada vez más producciones originales ingresan al circuito tradicional de ventas a terceros, ampliando el negocio de distribución mundial del estudio.

Entre las películas destacadas apareció Project Hail Mary, la superproducción de ciencia ficción protagonizada por Ryan Gosling y dirigida por Phil Lord y Christopher Miller, basada en la novela de Andy Weir. El film, estrenado en marzo de 2026, ya se convirtió en uno de los grandes éxitos globales del año.

También sobresalió The Sheep Detectives, comedia y misterio dirigida por Kyle Balda, con un elenco encabezado por Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson y Bryan Cranston. La película, basada en la novela Three Bags Full, ya superó los US$59 millones de recaudación.

En televisión, Amazon MGM puso el foco en miniseries de alta calidad listas para distribución internacional, como The Girlfriend, Malice y Steal, un thriller británicos de seis episodios que combina talento reconocido y narrativa premium. La compañía presentó un total de 25 películas, de las cuales cerca de la mitad corresponden a Amazon Originals, confirmando una estrategia cada vez más abierta hacia el mercado global.

Earth Abides

This new take on George R. Stewart’s sci-fi novel of the same name stars Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) and Jessica Frances Dukes (Ozark). When a plague of unprecedented virulence sweeps the globe, the human race is all but wiped out. In the aftermath, as the great machine of civilization slowly and inexorably breaks down, only a few shattered survivors remain to struggle against the slide into extinction.
Cast: Alexander Ludwig (Vikings), Jessica Frances Dukes (Ozark)
Premiere: December 1, 2024 on MGM+

The Handmaid’s Tale

Seasons 1-6
Based on Margaret Atwood’s award-winning, best-selling novel is the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly part of the United States. Facing environmental disaster and a plunging birthrate, Gilead is ruled by a twisted fundamentalist regime that treats women as property of the state. As one of the few remaining fertile women, Offred (Elisabeth Moss) is a Handmaid in the Commander’s household and is one of the castes of women forced into sexual servitude as a last desperate attempt to repopulate a devastated world. In this terrifying society where one wrong word could end her life, Offred navigates between Commanders, their cruel Wives, domestic Marthas, and her fellow Handmaids – where anyone could be a spy for Gilead – with one goal: to survive and find the daughter that was taken from her.
Premiere: The final season is currently in production and is slated to premiere in Spring 2025 on Hulu in the U.S.

The Consultant

The Consultant is a darkly comedic workplace thriller that explores the sinister relationship between boss and employee, asking how far we will go to get ahead, and to survive. Inspired by Bentley Little’s novel.
Premiere: The first season of the series aired on Prime Video.

Gladiators (Format)

This revitalized formatsees Gladiators going head-to-head with Contenders in competitions of strength, speed and agility.
Notes:The UK version which aired earlier this year on BBC One was watched by an incredible 9.8 million viewers (28-day figure) in its first season. A second series was quickly ordered. In addition to the UK version of the show, Prime Video has ordered American Gladiators and TF1 has ordered a French version of the show.

Are You Smarter Than…(Format)

This popular format, which has seen success worldwide, introduces a new take on the original concept in the upcoming series Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? where a single contestant will rely on a classroom of celebrities from screen and sports to help them answer 11 questions from a range of subjects pulled from elementary curriculum, in an effort to win a prize.
Notes: The U.S. version of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?is hosted by American NFL star Travis Kelce and will premiere on Prime Video October 16, 2024.

The GOAT (Format)

The GOAT sees14 reality superstars move into GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) Manor to face off in a hilarious competition show in a battle for cash…and the title of Greatest Of All Time.
Notes:The U.S. version of the show, hosted by Daniel Tosh, streamed on Prime Video.

About Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios is a leading entertainment company focused on creating, producing, and distributing Original films and television series for a global audience in more than 240 countries and territories. Amazon MGM Studios also produces and acquires Original movies for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video, in addition producing Original content for Freevee, MGM+ U.S., and MGM+ International. The Distribution division licenses Amazon Original films and series, MGM Theatrical Slate Films, MGM Television- and MGM+ Studios-produced current series, and library titles.

Sales Executives

Chris Ottinger

Head, Worldwide Distribution, Amazon MGM Studios