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Apple acquires Severance and will produce future seasons in-house

Apple Acquires Full Rights to Severance in $70 Million Deal

Apple Studios has taken complete ownership of the hit dystopian thriller Severance from Fifth Season, securing the show's future production in New York and opening the door to spinoffs.

Key Takeaways

Apple paid roughly $70 million for full Severance IP and production rights
The show is planned for four total seasons with potential spinoffs
Fifth Season could no longer afford rising production costs independently

DT Editorial AI·Feb 12, 2026·via engadget.com

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Apple TV+ Greenlights Two Major Sci-Fi Spinoff Series

Apple Acquires Full Rights to Severance in $70 Million Deal

Apple TV+ Greenlights Two Major Sci-Fi Spinoff Series

Apple Acquires Full Rights to Severance in $70 Million Deal