Netflix Acquires Animated Feature 'In Waves' After 2026 Cannes Critics Week
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Netflix Acquires Animated Feature 'In Waves' After 2026 Cannes Critics Week

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Netflix has secured its first major deal following the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The streaming platform has picked up the global rights to the animated feature "In Waves," though the agreement specifically excludes rights within France. The film served as the breakout opener for Critics Week at the festival.

"In Waves" is an animated romance directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen. The project is an adaptation of AJ Dungo’s graphic memoir, which was originally published in 2019. The narrative brings the beloved work to the screen through the directorial vision of Nguyen.

The voice cast for the feature is led by Stephanie Hsu, an Oscar-nominated actress. Her involvement highlights the project's prominence as it transitions from a graphic memoir to an animated release under the Netflix banner. This acquisition marks a significant move for the streamer in securing breakout titles from the international festival circuit.

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