Alliance Entertainment Named Exclusive Physical Media Distribution Partner for Amazon MGM Studios in North America
Rhea-AI Summary
Alliance Entertainment (Nasdaq: AENT) announced an exclusive home entertainment license with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution for physical media distribution in the United States and Canada, effective Jan 12, 2026.
The agreement assigns Alliance exclusive distribution of Amazon MGM’s library and upcoming titles, including Fallout Season 2 and Mercy, plus catalog programs and expanded UHD and Blu-ray assortments covering franchises like James Bond and Rocky.
Alliance cites scale, inventory (340,000 SKUs), retail reach (35,000 storefronts), and manufacturing and marketing capabilities to support collector and premium-format releases.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, AENT gained 1.91%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. This price movement added approximately $7M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $387M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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AENT fell -2.69% while peers were mixed: AMCX -2.96%, HUYA -4.63%, RSVR -0.27%, PLAY +1.05%, MCS flat. Scanner data did not flag a coordinated sector move, suggesting the Amazon MGM agreement was more stock-specific.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 | Executive appointment | Positive | -0.8% | SVP sales and marketing named to lead Alliance Authentic growth. |
| Jan 06 | Product/platform launch | Positive | +0.0% | Launch of Alliance Authentic vinyl collectibles marketplace. |
| Dec 23 | Investor outreach | Neutral | +0.0% | Announcement of January 5 investor webinar and Q&A session. |
| Dec 12 | Brand leadership hire | Positive | -5.1% | VP of Sales added to drive Handmade by Robots growth. |
| Nov 25 | Conference participation | Neutral | -5.3% | Participation in NobleCon21 emerging growth equity conference. |
Recent company updates (product launches, leadership hires, investor events) often coincided with flat to negative next-day moves, even when operational news appeared constructive.
Over the last few months, Alliance Entertainment has focused on scaling its distribution and collectibles strategy. News on Jan 6, 2026 and Jan 8, 2026 highlighted the launch and leadership build-out of Alliance Authentic™, a premium authenticated vinyl platform. Earlier updates in late 2025 covered an investor webinar, a NobleCon conference appearance, and growth plans for the Handmade by Robots™ brand. Against this backdrop of expansion and capital markets outreach, the new Amazon MGM Studios distribution agreement extends Alliance’s role in premium physical media.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement adds a major studio relationship to Alliance Entertainment’s existing distribution footprint of over 340,000 SKUs and 35,000 storefronts. The exclusive Amazon MGM Studios physical media deal extends its role in premium formats like UHD and Blu-ray, complementing earlier initiatives such as Alliance Authentic and Handmade by Robots™. Investors may monitor how this agreement impacts future revenue growth, catalog performance, and utilization of the company’s expanded $120,000,000 revolving credit facility.
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Deal strengthens Alliance’s leadership in premium home entertainment distribution across major franchises and catalog titles
PLANTATION, Fla., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT), a premier distributor and omnichannel fulfillment partner to the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry, supplying more than 340,000 unique SKUs across music, video, video games, licensed merchandise, and exclusive collectibles to over 35,000 retail and e-commerce storefronts, today announced a new exclusive home entertainment license agreement with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution covering physical media distribution in the United States and Canada.
“Partnering with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution is a milestone for Alliance Entertainment, making us the exclusive distributor of an iconic library and highly anticipated new titles,” said Jeff Walker, CEO of Alliance Entertainment. “We’re combining our scale and tech-driven solutions to meet consumers where they are and redefining the collectibles market with physical releases that truly stand out for fans and collectors.”
With decades of operational excellence and the industry’s largest in-stock assortments, Alliance delivers rapid replenishment, broad visibility, and optimized placement — fueling category growth and ensuring seamless access for consumers. As a powerhouse partner, Alliance combines best-in-class creative and marketing, authoring and manufacturing expertise, and unmatched reach across wholesale, e-commerce, and brick-and-mortar retail.
“Alliance Entertainment brings a proven track record in physical media distribution, retail execution, and collector-focused releases,” said John Migliacci, Director, Digital/Domestic Distribution, Amazon MGM Studios Distribution. “This agreement supports our ongoing commitment to making our films and series available in premium formats across North America, while ensuring strong service levels for both customers and retail partners.”
“Amazon MGM Studios represents an extraordinary combination of iconic franchises, enduring classics, and an exciting slate of upcoming releases,” said Robert Oram, EVP of Alliance Home Entertainment. “We are excited to thoughtfully curate this library and bring it to market through premium physical formats, including collector editions and expanded 4K offerings that honor the storytelling and craftsmanship behind these titles.”
Under the agreement, Alliance will bring new releases such as Fallout Season 2 and Mercy to market, alongside revitalized catalog programs and expanded UHD and Blu-ray assortments. The agreement spans globally recognized franchises such as James Bond and Rocky, as well as acclaimed classics including The Silence of the Lambs and Legally Blonde, ensuring continued availability across major retail and direct-to-consumer channels.
This collaboration reinforces Alliance Entertainment’s leadership in physical media distribution and Amazon MGM Studios’ commitment to meeting consumer and retailer demand.
About Alliance Entertainment
Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT) is a premier distributor and fulfillment partner for the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry. With more than 340,000 unique in-stock SKUs — including over 57,300 exclusive titles across compact discs, vinyl LPs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games — Alliance offers the largest selection of physical media in the market. Our vast catalog also includes licensed merchandise, toys, retro gaming products, and collectibles, serving over 35,000 retail locations and powering e-commerce fulfillment for leading retailers. The company's growing collectibles portfolio includes Handmade by Robots™, a stylized vinyl figure line featuring licensed characters from leading entertainment franchises. Leveraging decades of operational expertise, exclusive licensing partnerships, and a capital-light, scalable infrastructure, Alliance is a trusted partner to the world's top entertainment brands and retailers. Our omnichannel platform connects collectors and fans to the products, franchises, and experiences they love — across formats and generations. For more information, visit www.aent.com.
About Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content. Original series premiere on Prime Video, which is available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Original films are produced and acquired by the studio for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studios also produces content for MGM+, the premium pay television network.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this Press Release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether identified in this Press Release, and on the current expectations of Alliance’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Alliance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including risks relating to the anticipated growth rates and market opportunities; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability of Alliance to execute its business model, including market acceptance of its systems and related services; Alliance’s reliance on a concentration of suppliers for its products and services; increases in Alliance’s costs, disruption of supply, or shortage of products and materials; Alliance’s dependence on a concentration of customers, and failure to add new customers or expand sales to Alliance’s existing customers; increased Alliance inventory and risk of obsolescence; Alliance’s significant amount of indebtedness; our ability to refinance our existing indebtedness; our ability to continue as a going concern absent access to sources of liquidity; risks that a breach of the revolving credit facility could result in the lender declaring a default and that the full outstanding amount under the revolving credit facility could be immediately due in full, which would have severe adverse consequences for the Company; known or future litigation and regulatory enforcement risks, including the diversion of time and attention and the additional costs and demands on Alliance’s resources; Alliance’s business being adversely affected by increased inflation, uncertainty regarding tariffs, higher interest rates and other adverse economic, business, and/or competitive factors; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations; as well as our financial condition and results of operations; substantial regulations, which are evolving, and unfavorable changes or failure by Alliance to comply with these regulations; product liability claims, which could harm Alliance’s financial condition and liquidity if Alliance is not able to successfully defend or insure against such claims; availability of additional capital to support business growth; and the inability of Alliance to develop and maintain effective internal controls.
For investor inquiries, please contact:
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