Cannes Film Festival Director Thierry Frémaux was asked at today’s festival presser about Hollywood’s lack of commitment at this year’s fest with big world premieres, and whether Universal’s Fast & Furious 25th anniversary was a make-good.

“I hope the studio films come back,” said Frémaux.

Post Covid, a handful of summer tentpoles fizzled in their Cannes launch with lackluster reviews, and ultimately, poor box office results. Take your pick on what was unveiled too soon: Warner Bros’ Furiosa in 2024 , Disney/Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and Pixar’s Elemental in 2023 .

In the same breath, there were certainly successes, i.e.…