Studiocanal Closes Nearly 100 Deals After Cannes, Including ‘The Midnight Library’ Sales

Studiocanal has announced details on nearly 100 deals closed after the Cannes Film Festival, including the first international sales for the highly anticipated Florence Pugh-starring drama ‘The Midnight Library’, an adaptation of Matt Haig’s New York Times bestseller. The film sparked a US bidding war won by Paramount, and has now sold to Scandinavia, South Africa, and Switzerland, according to Deadline. Studiocanal will also release the film across its European and Australasian territories.

DeadlineStudiocanal Announces Nearly 100 Deals Post-Cannes, Including International Sales for 'The Midnight Library'

Variety reported that the company is also negotiating presales on a new Paddington animated film. The flurry of deals underscores Studiocanal’s strong market presence following the festival.

VarietyStudiocanal Closes Multiple Sales at Cannes Market, Including Florence Pugh's 'The Midnight Library'

“The film sparked a US bidding war won by Paramount, and has now sold to Scandinavia, South Africa, and Switzerland.”

Additional deals were revealed for titles including ‘Another Day’ and ‘Ink’, as Deadline noted. The company’s ability to secure multiple territory sales for a high-profile project like ‘The Midnight Library’ signals robust demand for star-driven literary adaptations.

“The company is also negotiating presales on a new Paddington animated film.”

With nearly 100 deals closed, Studiocanal appears to have capitalized on Cannes momentum, locking in distribution for a diverse slate that ranges from prestige dramas to family-friendly animation.