AMC Global Media to Debut Crime Drama "Smilla's Sense of Snow," from ITV Studios and Constantin Film, in U.S and Canada on AMC+

AMC Global Media, ITV Studios and Constantin Film today announced that crime drama series Smilla's Sense of Snow will make its U.S. and Canadian debut on AMC+, marking the latest in a series of international distribution agreements secured by ITV Studios, which holds worldwide distribution rights for the production. The deal, brokered by Rob Kaplan, Senior Vice President of Sales for the U.S. and Latin America at ITV Studios, further demonstrates the broad international appeal of the series, which is based on one of the most widely recognised works of Scandinavian literature, and underlines both Constantin Film's reputation as a producer and ITV Studios' continued strength as a distributor of premium content in key global markets.

The modern adaptation of Peter Høeg's worldwide bestseller stars Filippa Coster-Waldau, Elyas M'Barek and Henry Lloyd-Hughes, and is directed by BAFTA Winner Amma Asante ("Belle", "Mrs. America", "The Handmaid's Tale"). Amanda Collin, Morten Suurballe, Silver Wolfe, Set Sjöstrand and Alexandre Willaume also feature.

30 years after the novel was first published, the dystopian story is more relevant today than ever before: the question of identity and origin in this era of advancing globalization is as much a focus as are socially predominant topics such as the energy crisis, surveillance, the climate catastrophe and a clear tendency towards nationalism on a political level in many Western countries.

Copenhagen 2040: Smilla Jaspersen lives in a near-future surveillance state under threat from an impending energy crisis. She is alone and leads a withdrawn life until she meets a young Inuit boy who finds a way to her heart. When the boy suddenly dies in mysterious circumstances, Smilla wants to know why. Her search for answers leads her to the icy scenery of Greenland and right to the center of dangerous political power games. Smilla's extraordinary abilities are the key to the truth - about the boy and her own identity.

Smilla's Sense of Snow is a Constantin Film production in co-production with Viaplay, ARD Degeto Film and Baltic Film Services and is produced in association with ITV Studios, which also handles international distribution. The crime drama series is directed by BAFTA Winner Amma Asante, who is also an Executive Producer alongside Oliver Berben, Robert Kulzer, Pipaluk K. Jørgensen and Tina Hastings.

Produced by Alicia Remirez, Smilla's Sense of Snow was financed by FilmFernsehFonds Bayern, Creative Europe - MEDIA Programme of the European Union, German Motion Picture Fund, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, North Finland Film Commission, Film Tax Incentive of the Republic of Lithuania, LIAA Support Programme for International Film Productions and Business Oulu.

Smilla's Sense of Snow is the latest addition to AMC+'s curated slate of premium content, including the recently announced Kill Jackie, starring and executive produced by Catherine Zeta-Jones, and YAGA, an alluring new mystery series starring Heated Rivalry's Hudson Williams and Carrie-Anne Moss, both of which will debut on AMC+ this October.

About AMC+ 

AMC+ is a premium streaming service featuring award-winning original series, exclusive movies direct from theaters, and a continually refreshed library of iconic series from AMC Global Media including Mad Men, Halt & Catch Fire, TURN: Washington's Spies, Hell on Wheels, Preacher, Into the Badlands, The Terror, Snowpiercer, A Discovery of Witches, Doctor Who and the ultimate destination for fan-favorite franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the immortal world of Anne Rice, including Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches. The service also offers a growing slate of original and exclusive series including Dark Winds, The Audacity, Gangs of London, Fallen, Kill Jackie starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and YAGA with Carrie-Anne Moss and Hudson Williams in his first role since Heated Rivalry. With new movies every month, AMC+ is also a destination for film enthusiasts, featuring exclusive film premieres direct from theaters and fan-favorite movies all year long. AMC+ is currently available in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Spain through AMCPlus.com, the AMC+ app, and a number of digital and cable partners.

About ITV Studios

ITV Studios is a creator, producer and distributor of world-leading programmes that people can't get enough of. We connect millions of people every day and shape and reflect the world they live in.

ITV Studios is home to some of the best creative minds, crafting around 7,500 hours of original programming across 60 production labels. Our global footprint spans 13 countries including the UK, US, Australia, France, Germany, The Nordics, Italy and the Netherlands and our global distribution business sells our catalogue of over 100,000 hours to broadcasters and platforms around the world.

It launched a new label, Zoo 55, dedicated to expanding its digital and gaming activity, in 2025. Zoo 55 has 200+ owned and operated channels in the social space delivering 47bn views in 2025, as well as 20 FAST channel brands and 28 unique channels distributed in 43 countries and 318 live streams globally.

In 2026, ITV Studios launched Studio 55, a global brand partnership studio which is designed to offer brands, marketing agencies and content creators unprecedented access to ITV Studios' world-class portfolio of IP. Its focus spans bigger licensing deals and digital first formats targeted to deepen fan loyalty and build on how audiences interact with TV brands.

ITV Studios is part of ITV PLC, which includes the UK's largest commercial broadcaster ITV and the ad-funded, free streaming home for ITV, ITVX.

About Constantin Film

For 75 years, Constantin Film has been a hallmark of quality, shaping the landscape of cinema and making a lasting impression on the global stage. Reinvigorated under the visionary leadership of Bernd Eichinger in 1979, Constantin Film has become the most successful independent production and distribution company in the German media industry. The company is headquartered in Munich, with offices in Berlin and Los Angeles among others around the globe.

Their U.S. base in Los Angeles has become one of the leading production companies dedicated to developing, producing and financing film and television in the English language for worldwide audiences.

With expertise in German and English-language theatrical production, distribution, home entertainment, licensing and television production, Constantin Film has cultivated a diverse and enduring portfolio that resonates with audiences worldwide. The company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality commercial and award-winning entertainment across all genres and creating strong intellectual property universes and ongoing franchises.

Recent titles include Regretting You which was one of the best performing independent films of 2025. Constantin Film produced the movie and Paramount Pictures released in the US and throughout much of the world. The company's film catalog includes timeless classics such as "The Neverending Story" and "The Name of the Rose" as well as blockbuster franchises such as "Resident Evil".

Constantin Film also has a robust TV production business - series include "Black Beauty," "Shadowhunter," "Perfume," "We Children from Bahnhof Zoo," Canneseries winner "The Allegation" as well as "The Palace," "The Conference," the Emmy-winning "Dear Child," "Exterritorial" and numerous other shows for major streaming platforms and broadcasters around the world.

From original films and literary adaptations to action-packed blockbusters and groundbreaking genre films, Constantin Film remains a cornerstone of German and English-language cinema, leaving a lasting legacy on the entertainment landscape.