Sky And CANAL+ Strike Partnership

Sky and CANAL+ have today unveiled a strategic co-commissioning partnership to develop premium, English-language scripted content, combining complementary creative strengths, shared investment and international reach to back ambitious storytelling.

Under the agreement, the companies will develop a minimum of two projects per year across an initial three-year term, co-financing green-lit titles. Leveraging STUDIOCANAL and leading independent producers, the collaboration will provide a platform for both established and emerging talent.

The model is intended to enable wide distribution, connecting with audiences across Europe and beyond, and offering a strong route to market for UK-led stories with international appeal.

Dana Strong CBE, Group CEO Sky, said: "We are excited to build on our strong working relationship with CANAL+ to create this partnership. Sky and CANAL+ share a strong track record in creating premium drama, and through this collaboration we will bring our creative ambition and expertise together at scale."

Maxime Saada, CEO CANAL+, said: "Sky and CANAL+ share the same storytelling DNA and drive to develop globally successful content and IP. Our previous co-productions, like The Young Pope and Zero Zero Zero, are great examples of what we can do together through this complementary and ambitious new partnership."