Netflix Scoops ‘In Waves’ Out of Cannes
Netflix has acquired the animated film 'In Waves' after a competitive bidding war at Cannes. Directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, the film is based on AJ Dungo's graphic novel and follows a touching love story between two teenagers. The film is expected to be a strong contender for the Best Animated Feature Academy Award.
- ▪The film 'In Waves' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival as part of the Critics' Week section.
- ▪It tells the story of a shy teenager and his love for a surfing enthusiast who faces a sudden illness.
- ▪Netflix has not yet announced a release date for the film, but it is likely to launch an awards campaign.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies Netflix Scoops ‘In Waves’ Out of Cannes The animated film from director Phuong Mai Nguyen adapts the 2019 graphic novel by AJ Dungo Drew Taylor May 18, 2026 @ 5:49 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email "In Waves" (Cannes Film Festival) “In Waves,” an animated feature that made a splash at Cannes as a special screening opening Critics’ Week, has been acquired by Netflix after a worldwide bidding war, TheWrap has learned. The film, a French/Belgian co-production, adapts AJ Dungo’s 2019 graphic novel and is directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, marking her feature debut. It premiered in the early part of the festival, kicking off the independent International Critics’ Week section of Cannes.
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