Under France’s media chronology rules, rival streaming platforms typically face a significantly longer wait before they can offer newly released films. “As a result of these agreements, films from studios such as Universal, Warner and Paramount become available on Canal+ ahead of streaming platforms,” Saada said. France remains Canal+’s largest market, generating 1.77 billion euros ($2.04 billion) of revenue in the first half of 2026. To retain its preferential release window, Canal+ is required to invest about 140 million euros annually in French cinema, Saada said. The group spent 2.25 billion euros on programming and production in the first half of 2026 and expects to spend around 4.5 billion euros this year, with roughly one-fifth allocated to films and television series.