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Netflix Acquires Cannes Hit “Gentle Monster” Starring Léa Seydoux

5/24/2026

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Netflix Acquires Cannes Film

Netflix is close to acquiring the Cannes film Gentle Monster starring actress Léa Seydoux.
The acquisition will cover North America, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
Netflix says Seydoux’s role gives her a real Oscar Best Actress chance.
The film premiered at Cannes on May 15, earned a prolonged ovation, and comes after Netflix secured a $4-$5 million acquisition of La Bola Negra.

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Netflix Courts Oscars

Netflix is negotiating distribution rights for the Cannes titles Gentle Monster and The Black Ball.
The Black Ball stars Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close and is described as a late-breaking award contender.
Netflix hopes to position The Black Ball for Oscar consideration.
The Hollywood Reporter and Variety reported the deals on Cannes’ final day, showing Netflix’s swift move before the market closed.

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Netflix Acquires Cannes Film

Netflix is close to acquiring the Cannes film Gentle Monster starring actress Léa Seydoux.
The acquisition will cover North America, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
Netflix says Seydoux’s role gives her a real Oscar Best Actress chance.
The film premiered at Cannes on May 15, earned a prolonged ovation, and comes after Netflix secured a $4-$5 million acquisition of La Bola Negra.

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