The Walking Dead franchise expands beyond the long-running original series into several official television and digital projects. This guide delivers a verified overview of how many Walking Dead series exist and which titles belong to the official universe. You will see a concise, factual summary of each series, broadcast dates, formats, and current availability. The details below reflect the latest confirmed status from network announcements and production updates. Use this reference to understand the full scope of the franchise without speculation or rumor.
Official Walking Dead Television Series
These series are produced or officially licensed by AMC and form the core TV franchise. The list includes linear broadcasts and streaming originals, as well as animated entries that carry canonical continuity.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
The flagship series that launched the shared universe. It aired on AMC across multiple seasons and concluded its original run on broadcast television before moving to streaming. This series anchors the overall continuity and introduced the characters that define the world.
Fear the Walking Dead (2015–present)
A concurrent narrative set in the same world but focusing on different regions and characters. It releases new seasons on AMC and remains ongoing. While distinct in setting, it occasionally intersects with the main continuity through defined crossover events.
AMC+ Original Series and Animated Projects
AMC+ has commissioned exclusive titles and animated series that expand the universe. These include officially announced projects such as animated adventures and companion shorts labeled as AMC+ Originals. They are distributed on AMC+ with varying release schedules and production statuses.
Status and Distribution Summary
As of present, these series represent the confirmed, official Walking Dead television and animated output intended for public release. Limited series and miniseries are tracked separately when they become full series or are renewed. Below is a concise reference table showing years, distribution channels, and current availability for each named series.
| Series Title | Years Active | Distribution | Current Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walking Dead | 2010–2022 | AMC, AMC+, streaming | Concluded | Live-action flagship |
| Fear the Walking Dead | 2015–present | AMC, AMC+, streaming | Ongoing | Live-action spin-off |
| Animated Companion Series | In Development / Released | AMC+ | Limited releases | Animated |
What Counts as an Official Series
For this count, an official series is defined as a program with confirmed production, network or platform backing, and intended public distribution. Short films, unscripted specials, and unannounced concepts are not included. Digital-first releases on AMC+ that receive full seasons are classified as series, while limited projects are noted separately. This ensures clarity when answering how many Walking Dead series exist in the official canon.
Upcoming and Announced Projects
Development continues on new Walking Dead properties, including potential limited series and additional animated entries. These remain in pre-production, pilot, or early production until formally ordered. When a project receives a series order, it is added to the official count. Until then, this guide reflects only confirmed, released, and officially announced series.
Quick Reference: Series Count
Summarizing the verified titles that meet the series definition across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms.
- The Walking Dead — flagship live-action series, concluded
- Fear the Walking Dead — live-action spin-off, ongoing
- AMC+ animated companion titles — digital originals in limited release
Across these categories, the franchise currently includes two primary ongoing live-action series and several digital animated entries, depending on how strictly one defines a full series versus companion or short-form content.