September Statistics & Monthly Update
Unfortunately, this month's revenue is significantly lower than usual across nearly all titles and clients. This appears to be largely due to the timing of platform reporting, as several of our larger streaming partners did not report earnings during this cycle. As a result, this month's revenue was primarily generated by smaller, lower-paying platforms. While disappointing, we believe this is a temporary downturn rather than a reflection of overall audience interest or content performance. We are optimistic about a solid rebound in the coming reporting cycles, particularly as our larger distribution partners resume reporting and our October After Dark promotional campaign helps drive additional exposure and viewership. We appreciate your continued patience and support as we work to maximize the reach and earning potential of our catalog.
Here are the stats.
*Top Amazon Streaming RENTALS (US) for the month:
*Top Amazon Streaming RENTALS (Rest of World) last 30 days:
*Top Overall Rentals of the month (includes all streaming services):
*Top Streaming Titles on Fawesome TV last 30 days:
*Top Streaming Titles on The Roku Channel last 30 Days
*Top Streaming Titles on YouTube Movies & TV last 30 days:
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*Top Streaming Titles on Replay last 30 days:
A big change in titles making the top 3 list this month.
SURPRISE OF THE MONTH
(A movie that saw an unexpected uptick. A resurgence!)
Missing: The Dennis Martin Case*Top Digital Purchases of the month:
(This is the purchase of a film as a digital download.)
#2 Almost Live
*Mysteries Unlimited: Free Documentaries
The playlist continues to grow, and so does the viewership.
*Mysteries Unlimited: Live 24/7
MUTV March Uptime Report
MUTV maintained approximately 96.6% uptime during September 2026, broadcasting an estimated 695.5 hours of programming during the month's 720 available hours. The channel experienced approximately 24.5 hours of downtime, largely attributable to normal stream maintenance, restarts, and service interruptions.
Thank you to everyone who tunes in and supports the channel.
We’ll keep MUTV running strong and expanding the library each month.
Our YouTube channel also continues to grow, adding steady new viewers and maintaining consistent engagement throughout the month. It remains a strong supplemental platform alongside our film and music distribution efforts.
Fundraiser
We don’t normally run fundraisers, but Bigfoot: The Invasion is special. This gives supporters a chance to be part of the film while helping us reach a wider audience and cover production fees.
The support page is live: https://www.zombiemediapublishing.com/p/bigfoot-invasion-fundraiser.html
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*On Amazon (US), our overall watch minutes were up when compared to the previous month. This month, there were over 41 total watch hours. The overall watch time on Amazon is down from previous years, but no doubt it is due to the growth of free-to-watch services. So, the watch hours are holding fairly steady on Amazon. Amazon changed its Slate (self-publishing Platform) and, at this time, they are not accepting new account setups in the U.S., the UK, Germany & Austria, or Japan. Amazon is an important service for all filmmakers. Zombie Media will continue to present titles to Amazon to help ensure the success of filmmakers. In fact, we reach Amazon services and territories that were never available through Slate.
Mysteries Unlimited TV - This 24/7 live channel is a project of Zombie Media. We are proud to announce that our clients received payouts from the service. Our hope is to continue to grow the channel, and that payouts will increase for everyone. MUTV officially launched in early November. We have new content that will be added in the near future.
MUTV Streams original and classic content from the heart of the mountains. It showcases indie films, cryptid reviews, Appalachian storytelling, and More!
Book Stats
* Top Books for the month:
#1 Ancient Ozarks by F.K. Sterling
#2 Moo by Dustin Grammer
#3 The Daughters of Fourmile Ridge by Curtis Josh Rogers
* Top Kindle Page Reads:
(KENP stands for Kindle Edition Normalized Pages. Amazon uses the process as the formula to calculate the number of ebook pages read by a Kindle Unlimited subscriber.)
#1 In Search of Giants: A Worldwide Hunt for Living Legends by F.K. Sterling
#2 The DogMan: The Michigan Monster by J.E. Shook
#3 Moo by Dustin Grammer
* Music Releases
Portal 31 Tribute by Tony Felosi
Out of the Dust by Carolina Wind
Bad Tom Smith by Hollowroot & Iron
We don’t usually highlight our music distribution in these reports, but this month deserves another quick mention. We have 20+ new songs either released or scheduled for release throughout September, all heading to multiple major platforms. It’s a busy and exciting stretch for the music side of the catalog, and we wanted to share that momentum.
But Wait, There's More!
* Royalties paid to our clients!
* More Distribution - Alongside the steady catalog performance, we also secured a few notable distribution wins this month. We finalized new deals with New Found Footage, added more placements on DIRECTV, and expanded further with Kalingo TV. These partnerships continue to strengthen the reach of our titles and help keep the catalog moving across multiple platforms.
* Expanded Distribution for books continues! While nothing is guaranteed, it does present new opportunities. We hope to continue this throughout 2026! So far, this has not produced as we had hoped.
* Check out the ZMP Online Store - (https://zmpoutlet.com/)
* Watch movies on ZMPVOD - Our video-on-demand service! New Titles Added! New Lower Prices!
* Mysteries Unlimited TV is Live!! (Please note: The stream could go down due to loss of power or internet. In that event, service will be restored as soon as possible.)
* Still looking to partner with companies, sponsors, and streaming services!
* Looking to expand our Horror Movie Titles, so if you have a complete film, contact us!
* Still looking for new movies to distribute!
* Still looking for new books to publish!
* Going to work hard to make 2026 a banner year!
!More Good News!
* We partnered with Dubby Energy! Use code ZMP1 to get 10% off an order! The hope is to offer discounts and perks to clients and followers. Not much has come from this, but we are still partnered.
* New books are in the process of being released. In the pipe are A new vampire series, A new Mysteries Unlimited book, and a few others.
!More Good News!
* We partnered with Dubby Energy! Use code ZMP1 to get 10% off an order! The hope is to offer discounts and perks to clients and followers. Not much has come from this, but we are still partnered.
* New books are in the process of being released. In the pipe are A new vampire series, A new Mysteries Unlimited book, and a few others.
* We are Continuing Marketing Campaigns and encouraging creators to promote their work. For tips on how to market your creation, Click Here.
* Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel - Click Here! (We really need to pump the sub numbers up.)
* Follow us on X (Twitter) - Click Here!
* New films are in the process of being released. More good things are coming!
** Still looking to sign, publish, and distribute books and films, even short films and music videos! Contact us!!
* Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel - Click Here! (We really need to pump the sub numbers up.)
* Follow us on X (Twitter) - Click Here!
* New films are in the process of being released. More good things are coming!
** Still looking to sign, publish, and distribute books and films, even short films and music videos! Contact us!!
** We made it easier to get your film looked at for possible distribution. Simply fill out the form on the Distribute page.
Wholesale Pricing to Stores
We also offer wholesale pricing to bookstores, gift shops, and retail outlets. ZMP has shown some growth in this section of our business. Anyone wishing to add any or all of our products to their retail shop, feel free to contact us via the contact form.
Overall, September was down, but we have a strong lineup that will bounce back. This time of year is normally when things start to pick up, and we don't expect anything less. As we move deeper into fall and viewing habits settle back into routine, the foundation laid puts us in a solid position for continued progress across every part of the distribution ecosystem.
Let's Keep Pushing!
Let's Keep Working!
Let's close out 2026 in a BIG way!
ZMP
ZMP
Real Stories. Undead Passion
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