Jordan Firstman’s’Club Kid’ Scores $17 Million Global Rights Deal From A24 After Heated Cannes Bidding War
Jordan Firstman's film 'Club Kid' has secured a $17 million global rights deal with A24 following a competitive bidding war at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, which marks Firstman's directorial debut, explores the life of a club promoter faced with unexpected fatherhood. This sale is notable as it is one of the first major deals at Cannes this year, amidst a less star-studded market.
- ▪'Club Kid' is an official selection of the Cannes Film Festival.
- ▪The film was produced by Academy Award-winner Alex Coco and Galen Core.
- ▪A24 outbid several competitors, including Netflix and Focus Features, to acquire the rights.
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Home Film News May 18, 2026 12:37am PT Jordan Firstman’s’Club Kid’ Scores $17 Million Global Rights Deal From A24 After Heated Cannes Bidding War By Matt Donnelly Plus Icon Matt Donnelly Chief Correspondent @MattDonnelly Latest Jordan Firstman’s’Club Kid’ Scores $17 Million Global Rights Deal From A24 After Heated Cannes Bidding War 28 minutes ago Adam Driver Brushes Off Lena Dunham Memoir Question in Cannes: ‘I’m Saving It All for My Book’ 21 hours ago Javier Bardem Says Tide Is Turning on Hollywood Speaking Up for Palestine: Those Making Blacklists ‘Will Be the Ones Suffering the Consequences’ 22 hours ago See All Getty Images A24 is officially taking “Club Kid” home from the afters.
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