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UK and Ireland Box Office Poised for Growth
The UK and Ireland box office is projected to reach £1.19bn in 2026, up 10% from last year, with ticket sales already tracking 16% ahead year to date, fueled by hits including Michael and The Devil Wears Prada 2.
European Unions Push Back on Crew Hours
UK union Bectu and its French counterparts launched a joint campaign at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival targeting what they call unsustainable working hours in film and TV, urging productions to stop pressuring crews to waive legally required rest periods between shifts.
Cannes Buyers Focus on Big-Name Projects
European buyers at this year’s Cannes market say distributors are increasingly concentrating on a smaller group of films with major stars, festival momentum, or strong IP, while mid-tier independent titles face growing challenges in finding audiences.
Netflix Expands Kpop Demon Hunters Franchise
Netflix and AEG Presents have announced a global live tour based on Kpop Demon Hunters, now Netflix’s most-watched film ever, following its two Oscar wins and news that a sequel is already in development.
Australia Sees Production Surge After Tax Incentive Boost
Australia’s film industry is surging after the government increased its Location Offset to 30%, helping drive a record 1.93 billion Australian dollars in production spending in 2024/25, as studios including Amazon, Netflix, and Disney continue bringing major projects back to the country while Australian animation gains global momentum.
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