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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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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,
2025 |  | 2024 |  | 2023
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 |  |  | — |  |  | — |
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 | 44,420 |  |  | 44,438 |  |  | 43,827 |
Effect of dilution: |  |  |  |  |
Restricted stock units | 884 |  |  | — |  |  | 164 |
Convertible Notes | 11,286 |  |  | — |  |  | — |
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 56,590 |  |  | 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, 2022 | 31,525 |  |  | 11,484 |
Employee and non-employee director stock transactions* | 552 |  |  | — |
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 32,077 |  |  | 11,484 |
Employee and non-employee director stock transactions* | 559 |  |  | — |
Balance at December 31, 2024 | 32,636 |  |  | 11,484 |
Share repurchases | (2,449) |  |  | — |
Employee and non-employee director stock transactions* | 1,028 |  |  | — |
Balance at December 31, 2025 | 31,215 |  |  | 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.

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