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Letterboxd Announces Curated Video-On-Demand Service at Cannes

The new platform will feature themed rental shelves, festival-style windows, and support for under-distributed films, with further details on launch regions and titles forthcoming.

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Overview

  • Letterboxd unveiled its plan for the 'Letterboxd Video Store,' a curated transactional video-on-demand service, at the Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2025.
  • The platform will offer rentals through themed 'shelves' highlighting festival favorites, overlooked gems, global cinema, and emerging filmmakers.
  • Users can access films either on demand or through timed, festival-style windows inspired by traditional film screenings.
  • The service aims to support under-distributed films by providing a platform for titles that have not yet secured widespread release.
  • Specific details on launch territories, available titles, and rollout dates will be announced in the coming months.