Streaming licensing is becoming more selective as platforms price films by window, territory, exclusivity, performance history, and platform utility. The market has not stopped buying films, but buyers now need clearer economic justification for each rights acquisition.
May 27, 2026FilmTakeComments Off on Netflix’s Cannes Buying History Shows What Streamers Want
Netflix’s Cannes acquisitions reveal how streamer strategy has moved from broad international buying to selective rights deals built around awards potential, animation, stars, theatrical corridors, and global platform value.
May 22, 2026FilmTakeComments Off on Cannes 2026: Prestige Is Still Powerful, But Buyers Want Proof
Cannes 2026 shows a more disciplined film rights market, where buyers still value prestige but increasingly demand audience clarity, commercial positioning, and downstream value.
