Cannes Film Market Draws Record 16,000 Participants as Japan Surges

Movies & Series · 2026-05-12T07:00:00.000Z

The 2026 Cannes Film Market draws 16,000 registered participants from 140-plus countries, with Japan up nearly 50% as Country of Honor.

The 2026 Cannes Film Market draws 16,000 registered participants from 140-plus countries, with Japan up nearly 50% as Country of Honor. Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/cannes-film-market-2026-record-participation-japan-1236744605/