date of creation
1984
number of employees
Approximately 15,000 employees
Canal+ Group is a global media and entertainment company headquartered in France. Founded in 1984 with the launch of Canal+, the first French premium pay television channel, the company has grown into one of the world’s leading audiovisual groups.
Today, Canal+ operates across the entire media value chain, including television broadcasting, film and series production, content acquisition, distribution, and streaming services. The group offers a wide range of premium content, including sports, cinema, television series, documentaries, and entertainment programming.
Canal+ has a strong international presence, particularly in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Through its various subsidiaries and partnerships, the group serves millions of subscribers across more than 50 countries. It is especially prominent in French-speaking Africa, where it has become a major player in pay television and digital entertainment.
The company owns and operates several television channels and platforms and is involved in the production and distribution of audiovisual content through entities such as StudioCanal, one of Europe’s leading film and television production and distribution companies. StudioCanal has produced, co-produced, financed, and distributed numerous films and television series for international audiences.
Canal+ has also expanded its digital activities in response to changing consumer habits, investing in streaming services and technological innovation to enhance access to its content across multiple devices.
The group is part of the media portfolio of the French conglomerate Vivendi. Over the years, Canal+ has played a significant role in the development of the audiovisual sector through investments in content creation, sports broadcasting rights, and the promotion of French and international productions.
Today, Canal+ continues to pursue a strategy focused on international growth, content development, and digital transformation, reinforcing its position as a major player in the global entertainment industry.
