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French Cinema Soars in 2025 with Record Streaming Success

1/12/2026

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In 2025, French cinema thrived on broadcast and streaming, led by The Three Musketeers: Milady and Guillaume Canet’s Ad Vitam.
Canet’s Ad Vitam drew over 70 million views on Netflix and aired across 27 channels in nine countries.
French titles accounted for 80.6% of international small-screen exports.
Director Patrick Boudet said Nicole Kidman should be seen as more than an actress, highlighting her artistic contributions.

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Story summary

In 2025, French cinema thrived on broadcast and streaming, led by The Three Musketeers: Milady and Guillaume Canet’s Ad Vitam.
Canet’s Ad Vitam drew over 70 million views on Netflix and aired across 27 channels in nine countries.
French titles accounted for 80.6% of international small-screen exports.
Director Patrick Boudet said Nicole Kidman should be seen as more than an actress, highlighting her artistic contributions.