Cannes 2026 Market Preview: Can Neon Maintain Its Buying Streak With Nine Films Already in Selection?
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Brian Welk
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Summary
IndieWire's Cannes 2026 market preview focuses on Neon, the dominant buyer at Cannes in recent years. Neon has acquired multiple Palme d'Or winners and arrives at Cannes 2026 with nine films in official selection, including six in main competition. The article examines whether the distributor will continue its aggressive buying spree given its already massive slate, and previews the broader market dynamics at the upcoming festival.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe biggest buyer at Cannes the last several years has been Neon.
Tom Quinn's distributor has had a remarkable track record of acquiring the films that would eventually go on to win the Palme d'Or.
Neon comes to Cannes 2026 with a whopping nine films in the official selection.
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