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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares
Net income (loss) per basic share is based upon net income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders divided by the weighted average number of shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock outstanding during the period. Net income (loss) per diluted share reflects the dilutive effects, if any, of AMC Networks' outstanding equity-based awards and the assumed conversion of the 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the "Convertible Notes") issued in June 2024.
(In thousands)Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Net income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders used for basic net income (loss) per share$89,400 $(226,546)$215,464 
Add: Convertible Notes interest expense, net of tax4,582 — — 
Net income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders used for diluted net income (loss) per share$93,982 $(226,546)$215,464 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding44,420 44,438 43,827 
Effect of dilution:
Restricted stock units884 — 164 
Convertible Notes11,286 — — 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding56,590 44,438 43,991 
Net income (loss) per share attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders:
Basic$2.01 $(5.10)$4.92 
Diluted$1.66 $(5.10)$4.90 
Schedule of Stock by Class
The following table summarizes common stock share activity for all years presented:
 Shares Outstanding
(In thousands)
Class A 
Common Stock
Class B 
Common Stock
Balance at December 31, 202231,525 11,484 
Employee and non-employee director stock transactions*552 — 
Balance at December 31, 202332,077 11,484 
Employee and non-employee director stock transactions*559 — 
Balance at December 31, 202432,636 11,484 
Share repurchases(2,449)— 
Employee and non-employee director stock transactions*1,028 — 
Balance at December 31, 202531,215 11,484 
*Reflects common stock activity in connection with restricted stock units granted to employees and non-employee directors, as well as in connection with the fulfillment of employees' statutory tax withholding obligations for applicable income and other employment taxes and forfeited employee restricted stock units.