# Japan IP Market returns to Cannes in May 2027 under extended partnership

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/japan-ip-market-to-return-to-cannes-in-2027-as-tokyo-partnership-continues/
- Published: 2026-10-29T09:02:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T09:07:55+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/japan-ip-market-returns-cannes-2027-1236933952/
- Topics: Art, Asia, Culture, Entertainment, Film, Geopolitics, Politics, World

## Key points

- Japan IP Market returns to Cannes on 14-15 May 2027.
- Cannes Film Market and TIFFCOM are continuing their partnership.
- The 2027 participants and programme are still to come.

## Summary

The Japan IP Market will return to Cannes on 14 and 15 May 2027, extending the partnership between the Cannes Film Market and TIFFCOM for a second year. The event is intended to connect Japanese rights holders with international producers and partners, and help develop adaptations and bring Japanese stories to global audiences.

The first edition took place in May 2026, linked to Japan’s role as Country of Honor at the Cannes Film Market. It brought rights holders and overseas industry professionals together through pitches, one-to-one meetings and discussions; Kadokawa, Shochiku and Toei Company were among the participating firms. The 2027 company line-up and programme will be announced later.

## Coverage

- [Variety: Japan IP Market returns to Cannes in May 2027 under extended partnership](https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/japan-ip-market-returns-cannes-2027-1236933952/)
- [Deadline: Cannes Marché & TIFFCOM Commit To Holding Second Edition Of Japan IP Market In 2027](https://deadline.com/2026/10/cannes-marche-du-film-tiffcom-japan-ip-market-2027-1237207994/)

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