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Investment in Film and Television Programs - Summary of Investment (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] |  |  |
Released, net of accumulated amortization | $ 28.9 | $ 26.2 |
Completed and not released | 0.0 | 0.0 |
In production | 4.3 | 6.8 |
In development | 3.7 | 5.2 |
Acquired library content | 3.1 | 3.6 |
Other | 0.4 | 0.3 |
Investment in film and television programs, net | 40.4 | 42.1 |
Investment in film and television programs | (12.1) | (12.5) | $ 0.0
Increase (decrease) in COGS | $ 11.8 | 9.5 |
Acquired library content |  |  |
Investment in Film and Television Programs [Line Items] |  |  |
Remaining amortization period | 6 years 4 months 24 days |  |
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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