Cannes Director Wants Hollywood Studio Films Back
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- Thierry Frémaux said he hopes major studio films will return to Cannes after a recent slump in Hollywood presence.
- Universal proposed a midnight screening of its Fast & Furious 25th anniversary celebration at Cannes, which Frémaux praised as a 'wonderful idea'.
- Paramount is presenting a 40‑year‑anniversary screening of Top Gun at the festival, underscoring continued studio engagement.
- Cannes maintains a policy of only discussing films that are part of its official selection, refusing to comment on non‑selected releases.
- Disney saw its Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny premiere at Cannes in 2023 receive lackluster reviews and underperform at the box office, exemplifying the recent slump in studio tentpole success.
Why it matters: Cannes stands to recoup ticket sales and media clout if studios return, while studios miss the Cannes‑driven buzz that helped films like Top Gun: Maverick earn $1.5 B worldwide.
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