The Cannes Film Market is heading into its 2026 edition with record registration figures, counting 16,000 market participants from more than 140 countries among the broader Cannes Film Festival gathering of 40,000 industry professionals.
The U.S., France and the U.K. hold their positions as the top three countries by attendance, with Europe remaining the most represented region overall. Asia’s momentum is shaping up as a defining story of the year, driven by Japan – this year’s Country of Honor – which has recorded a nearly 50% surge in registration to rank as the fifth most represented country at the market.
Sub-Saharan Africa is also strengthening its footprint, with Benin exhibiting at the Palais des Festivals and Guinea represented at the Village International among the new countries making their presence felt, alongside a growing number of industry events. Latin America is strongly represented, anchored by activities organized through Ventana Sur, the leading Latin American audiovisual market co-organized by the Cannes Film Market in Argentina and Uruguay.
The 2026 market will feature 1,700 buyers and 600 exhibiting companies, with 1,500 festival and market screenings and 250 industry events – including 100 conference sessions – scheduled across the festival run.
“The Marché du Film is first and foremost a place of action, structured around three essential pillars: the global marketplace for film sales, a platform where projects are created and financed, and a hub for sharing knowledge and expertise where the industry collectively shapes its future,” executive director Guillaume Esmiol said. “More than ever, Cannes is where the film industry sets its course for the years ahead.”
