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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Net Income (Loss) per Share) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
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 tax 4,582 0 0
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 outstanding (in shares) 44,420 44,438 43,827
Effect of dilution:      
Restricted stock units (in shares) 884 0 164
Convertible Notes (in shares) 11,286 0 0
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) 56,590 44,438 43,991
Net income (loss) per share attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 2.01 $ (5.10) $ 4.92
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 1.66 $ (5.10) $ 4.90