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 NATPE Global, North America’s leading marketplace for television and streaming content, has announced the return of major international studios and distributors for its 2026 edition. Confirmed participants include Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, BBC Studios, FIFTH SEASON, Fremantle, FOX Entertainment Global, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, Sony Pictures Television, and Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales.

Set for February 4–6, 2026, at the InterContinental Miami, NATPE Global will once again anchor an expanded week of industry activity alongside the Realscreen Summit (February 2–4, 2026).

“NATPE Global is where the world’s most influential studios meet the next generation of creators,” said Claire Macdonald, SVP and Executive Director, NATPE Global. “The incredible lineup of partners joining us in 2026 reinforces our position as the definitive destination for global content deal-making and creative collaboration.”
Under the 2026 theme of Convergence, NATPE Global will spotlight the new alliances driving the industry’s transformation — as legacy media companies, international distributors, and digital-native creators join forces to expand reach, maximize content value, and meet rapidly evolving audience demand.

Previously announced keynote speakers reflect this evolving ecosystem: Dhar Mann, leading digital storyteller and founder of Dhar Mann Studios, and Sean Cohan, President of Bell Media, who is redefining the modern media company model.
With over 200 confirmed buyers, this year’s key programming highlights include:
Scripted – a brand-new content strand debuting at NATPE Global
Creator & Brand Immersion – connecting creators, brands, agencies, and media leaders
NATPE Honors – returning to celebrate trailblazers transforming the global entertainment landscape

The week will kick off with the Realscreen Summit, bringing top unscripted executives to Miami, including keynoters Jane Turton, CEO of All3Media, and Anaïs Baker, Head of International Formats at Amazon MGM Studios.