Canal+ Cuts Film Pre-Buys by 35% in 2025, While Remaining France’s Top Cinema Financier

After a strong 2024, 2025 marked a clear slowdown in Canal+’s direct support for cinema. The group pre-bought 71 films last year, down from 121 in 2024—a 35% drop in volume.

Jan 13, 2026

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While the contraction is significant, it aligns with the new investment framework negotiated by the broadcaster, which nonetheless remains the leading financier of French cinema.

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