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Investment in Film and Television Programs - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2026 | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024
Investment in Film and Television Programs [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization of film and television programs | $ 11.9 | $ 9.9 | $ 0.0
Accrued participation costs | 9.9 | 7.0 |
Investment in film and television programs | (12.1) | (12.5) | $ 0.0
Increase (decrease) in COGS | $ 11.8 | $ 9.5 |
Firm Related Obligations |  |  |
Investment in Film and Television Programs [Line Items] |  |  |
Debt, weighted average interest rate | 5.20% | 6.20% |
Programs in development |  |  |
Investment in Film and Television Programs [Line Items] |  |  |
Write-downs | $ 0.3 | $ 0.2 |
Production Tax Credits |  |  |
Investment in Film and Television Programs [Line Items] |  |  |
Investment in film and television programs | $ 3.5 | $ 5.8 |

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