Theyve set the tone.

I dont think it would be good for us to be there.

When reached for comment, a representative told EW that Netflix will make no additional statements on Sarandos interview.

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National law in Francemandates that films cant appear on home streaming platforms for 36 monthsafter their initial theatrical release.

The festival regrets that no agreement has been reached.

We hope that they do change the rules.

We hope that they modernize.

But we will continue to support all films and all filmmakers.

We are choosing to be about the future of cinema.

If Cannes is choosing to be stuck in the history of cinema, thats fine.

ReadVarietys full interview with Sarandoshere.