Apple Acquires All Rights To ‘Severance,’ Will Produce Future Seasons In-House

Apple acquires Severance IP for $70M, bringing production in-house as the Emmy-winning series becomes streamer's most-watched show.
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Apple Acquires All Rights To ‘Severance,’ Will Produce Future Seasons In-House
Apple Severance Acquisition Secures Future of Hit Workplace Thriller Apple has acquired full ownership of the critically acclaimed series "Severance," purchasing the intellectual property and all production rights from original studio Fifth Season in a deal valued at just under $70 million. The move brings future seasons entirely under Apple Studios' control while allowing Fifth Season to continue as an executive producer—a strategic shift mirroring Apple's earlier acquisition of sci-fi drama "Silo" after its successful first season. With season two already establishing itself as Apple TV+'s most-watched series in company history and earning a leading 27 Emmy nominations in 2025, the acquisition positions "Severance" as a cornerstone franchise for Apple's expanding entertainment ambitions. Credit: Apple Why Apple Took Full Control of Severance Production Production challenges prompted the ownership transition well before season two's recor…