Eddy Cue Named 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year at Cannes Lions

Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services and health, has been named the 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. He will receive the honor during the festival, which runs from June 22 to June, 26 in Cannes, France.

The award recognizes Cue’s role in building Apple’s entertainment ecosystem, most notably the Apple TV streaming service. Launched in November 2019, Apple TV pursued a strategy focused on prestige programming and high-profile talent rather than competing with larger rivals through sheer volume of content. This approach has established the service as a significant force in Hollywood. Apple TV productions have earned major awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture for “CODA” and numerous Emmy Awards for series such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” and “The Studio.” On the film side, the Apple Original film “F1” became the highest-grossing sports movie of all time.

Cannes Lions, a festival focused on marketing, audience engagement, and the intersection of technology and creativity, selected Cue for his influence across Apple’s platforms. Simon Cook, CEO of LIONS, stated that Cue has consistently...