Following the closure of the MipTV fair in Cannes in 2025, doubts had arisen about whether Canneseries could survive as an independent event. However, a year later, Canneseries dispelled these concerns with a star-studded edition featuring K-pop star Jisoo, "Severance" actor Adam Scott, and many other renowned artistic directors. The productions showcased at the festival highlighted the industry's rapid shift towards international IP and high-budget productions, demonstrating the new direction of the sector.

The presentations and panels held throughout the festival reveal how the series industry has evolved on a global scale. The participation of famous speakers and industry leaders shows that Canneseries is not just a marketing platform but also a discourse center shaping the future of series civilization. Producers and directors representing prestigious productions like "The White Lotus" emphasized the importance of international productions by attending the event.

The most notable theme at this year's festival was the increasing demand for new IP and international productions that are replacing traditional media. Platforms and production companies have become competitive in cross-border content production. Canneseries has clearly shown who stands out in this competition and what types of projects are driving the industry.

The works presented at the festival demonstrate that the series format has gained equal status with the film industry and even surpassed it in some areas. High budgets, famous casts, and ambitious cinematography standards prove that series are no longer just "home-watched" content.

This successful edition of Canneseries sends an important message about the future of festivals. By emerging from the void left by the closure of MipTV, Canneseries seems to have become not just an event but the main hub of series civilization. The coming years will be critical in determining whether this momentum continues and how the international series market will shape up.