Jordan Firstman’s’Club Kid’ Scores $17 Million Global Rights Deal From A24 After Heated Cannes Bidding War

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All three outlets—Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline—share a similar focus on the bidding war and the acquisition by A24, emphasizing the film's breakout status at Cannes. However, Variety highlights the heated nature of the…

Matt Donnelly· May 18, 2026 · 7:37 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 40 views

Jordan Firstman’s’Club Kid’ Scores $17 Million Global Rights Deal From A24 After Heated Cannes Bidding War

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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.

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▪'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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▪ A24 Win Bidding War for ‘Club Kid’ — The Hollywood Reporter
▪ A24 Takes Global Rights On Jordan Firstman’s Cannes Breakout ‘Club Kid’ — Deadline

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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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