The Ankler Podcast Mubi vs. Marvel: A New High-Stakes Film Era
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May 30, 2025 Ashley Cullins, a Dealmakers' representative, dives into the shifting tides of the film industry. She highlights the unexpected optimism for indie films following the Cannes Film Festival, fueled by Mubi's hefty investment in a Jennifer Lawrence project. The conversation also dissects Marvel's box office struggles, pointing to quality issues and changing audience dynamics. Directors are becoming key assets in film financing, raising questions about the future of franchise hits like the Fantastic Four reboot.
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New Buyers Revive Cannes Market
- Cannes film market saw new buyers like Mubi and Neon dominating with international films.
- This shift signals a global focus and new energy in indie film market post-COVID.
Quality Films Rarely Fail
- Quality films that receive proper theatrical release and marketing rarely fail at box office.
- Poor reception mostly correlates with lack of quality rather than marketing or release strategy.
Directors Become New Industry IP
- Directors, rather than IP or actors, increasingly act as the key investment draw in films.
- Successful director-actor combos, like Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, function as new intellectual properties.