FX Networks

FX Networks

http://www.fxnetworks.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dge-fx-networks/

FX Networks, a privately owned entertainment provider and a business unit within Disney Entertainment Television, a division of The Walt Disney Company, and ultimately part of Disney Linear Networks, is headquartered at the Fox Studios lot in Century City, Los Angeles. Founded in 1994, it employs approximately 1,530 individuals and reported $575.4 million in revenue as of 2025. The company functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer, operating as an American premium basic cable and multi-platform media enterprise. Originally launched on 1 June 1994 by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation under the stylized name "fX", the network initially delivered interactive live television from a Manhattan studio apartment before shifting its strategic target demographic. It commissions adult-oriented, auteur-driven content, bridging linear cable programming with corporate-aligned digital ecosystems.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1994

Headcount

1,398

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Chuck Saftler, who led acquisitions for ABC Disney Kids and Family, FX, and National Geographic, will exit the company on October 16 after a 32-year tenure, stating his intention to pursue a "new professional chapter," according to an August 20 announcement. Previously, on August 19, FX staged an 80s-themed mall takeover at the Sherman Oaks Galleria in Los Angeles, leveraging the iconic venue's association with "Valley Girl" culture to promote its drama series, "The Shards." This experiential marketing event followed the July 8 revelation that the new series, set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on August 6, will feature original music from GRAMMY-nominated artist Troye Sivan and collaborator Leland.

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FX Networks offers 3 products in the media and telecoms services industry. FX Networks's product portfolio comprises of search, social, and retail media, entertainment content rights and broadcast television and radio.

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FX Networks's revenues were less than $1B in 2025. Caretta Research has split FX Networks's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (thematic channel groups). For full access to FX Networks's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Aug

22nd

2026

06:30

Events, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Events and Conferences, Brand Collaborations

FX’s “Adults” Munchie Mart — NYC for FREE

From free slices of Prince Street Pizza with exclusive character-inspired toppings and a “roommate split” special at Pop Up Bagels, to shoppable vintage fashion finds by Whatnot sellers, the brand collaborations will immerse fans in the humor and heart of FX’s “Adults” no matter which coast they find themselves on.

Nycforfree (co)

Aug

20th

2026

13:54

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

Disney TV Acquisitions Exec Chuck Saftler to Exit After 32 Years

Disney TV acquisitions executive Chuck Saftler is exiting the company after more than 32 years. Saftler, whose last day in the office will be Oct. 16, said in a memo to staff that he is stepping down from his role as he considers a “new professional chapter.” Most recently, he served as head of acquisitions for ABC, Disney Kids and Family, FX and National Geographic.

Aug

19th

2026

09:19

Events, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Events and Conferences

Inside FX’s ’80s Mall Takeover for 'The Shards'

LOS ANGELES—For anyone familiar with Los Angeles in the 1980s, the Sherman Oaks Galleria wasn’t just a mall. It was the mall—the epicenter of the era’s burgeoning “Valley Girl” culture and an enduring symbol of a particular time and place in LA.

Aug

17th

2026

15:26

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

What will TV look like in three years? Media insiders share their predictions

The television industry is in flux. Deals, spinouts and partnerships are all reshaping the landscape for traditional TV. While the industry is no stranger to turmoil, the recently rapid pace of change is keeping media investors and onlookers on their toes.

TopologyPro One

Aug

3rd

2026

17:24

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Marketing and Promotional Activities

The Brief: FX's Mall Takeover and Utz's Cheese Ball Challenge

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover the Million Cheese Ball Challenge, The House of Lexus and an ’80s-themed mall takeover.

Jul

8th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag, New Offerings, Events and Conferences

FX:N THE SHARDS SISÄLTÄÄ ALKUPERÄISMUSIIKKIA ARTISTEILTA TROYE SIVAN, LELAND JA HAYES WARNER

Uusi draamasarja saa ensi-iltansa 6. elokuuta yksinoikeudella Disney+ -palvelussa. Lataa uusi juliste täältä . HELSINKI, Suomi (8. heinäkuuta 2026) – GRAMMY-ehdokkuuden saanut popartisti Troye Sivan ja hänen pitkäaikainen yhteistyökumppaninsa Leland ovat paljastaneet tekevänsä alkuperäismusiikkia FX:n draamasarjaan The Shards .

Jun

11th

2026

10:31

Limited NYC Experience: Just Bare® and FX's "The Bear"

When TV Meets Reality: A Culinary Crossover Here's the twist you didn't see coming: Just Bare® is busting out of the poultry aisle to team up with FX in a stunt that marries the fantasy of TV with the flavor of reality.

Investors Hangout

May

27th

2026

08:57

Paul Anthony Kelly Wears Two John F. Kennedy Jr.

Ever since FX’s Love Story premiered back in February, young men all over New York City have been consumed by John F. Kennedy Jr. cosplay . Backwards hats, sweater vests, and casual businesswear abounds in the streets of the Big Apple, and I could swear that even more men seem to have picked up frisbee since then, too.

Harper's Bazaar

Aug

27th

2025

16:01

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Sterlin Harjo | Creator, Executive Producer, Writer, Director | The Lowdown on FX

Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon / Executive Producer Lee fights to prove that things are not what they seem.

Aug

14th

2025

16:41

New Offerings, CT_Monitor Company

Trailer: Alien: Earth

Alien: Earth is streaming on Disney+. Video / FX Networks

Jul

10th

2025

18:30

Hiring, CT_Monitor Company

FX Networks Looks for SVP Publicity

Disney's FX Networks is searching for a senior VP of publicity to handle PR for original programming and brand. The post is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the publicity department and creative services, including talent relations, awards, events and photo publicity.

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May

13th

2025

12:04

View the First Look Gallery | FX's Alien: Earth

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