Archipel 35 / Dardenne film rights

mk2 announced its acquisition of producer Denis Freyd's Archipel 35 and separately specified film rights from Les Films du Fleuve as part of the same operation. The combined package covers 43 films, including 20 directed by the Dardennes. The announcement does not specify a stake percentage, price or separate closing date.

ID
D240
Date
2026-10-08
Year
2026
Sector
Media rights & distribution
Target
Archipel 35 / Dardenne film rights
Principal talent / founder
Denis Freyd; Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne
Talent-led
Yes
Acquirer / investor
mk2
Acquirer type
Independent film sales, production and exhibition group
Deal type
Company and film rights acquisition
Stake %
Undisclosed
Deal value ($M)
Undisclosed
Implied valuation ($M)
Undisclosed
Revenue at deal ($M)
Undisclosed
Implied revenue multiple
Undisclosed
Value confidence
Undisclosed
Status
Acquisition announced
Term
Not specified
Date added
2026-11-09
Last verified
2026-11-09

Source: mk2 Films (official announcement)

Deal value and implied valuation are separate measures. Undisclosed financial terms are not inferred. Read the methodology.