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Investment in Film and Television Programs (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2026
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract] |
Summary of Investment in Film and Television Programs | The following table summarizes investment in film and television programs at May 31:
| 2026 | 2025
Released, net of accumulated amortization | $ | 28.9 |  | $ | 26.2
Completed and not released |  | — |  |  | — |
In production |  | 4.3 |  |  | 6.8
In development |  | 3.7 |  |  | 5.2
Acquired library content (1) |  | 3.1 |  |  | 3.6
Other (2) |  | 0.4 |  |  | 0.3
Investment in Film and Television Programs, net (3) | $ | 40.4 |  | $ | 42.1 |
(1) Acquired library content is monetized individually and amortized on a straight-line basis. At May 31, 2026, the weighted-average remaining amortization period was approximately 6.4 years. (2) Other primarily consists of third party distribution rights. (3) Production tax credits reduced total investment in films and television programs by $3.5 and $5.8 as of May 31, 2026 and May 31, 2025, respectively, and resulted in a reduction of Cost of goods sold related to the amortization of investment in films and television programs of approximately $11.8 and $9.5 for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2026 and May 31, 2025, respectively.
Amortization Of Film And Television Program Cost | The following table summarizes estimated future amortization expense for the Company’s investment in film and television programs as of May 31, 2026:
| Fiscal year ending May 31,
| 2027 | 2028 | 2029
Estimated future amortization expense: |  |  |  |  |  |
Released, net of accumulated amortization | $ | 4.1 |  | $ | 5.8 |  | $ | 4.1 |
Acquired library content |  | 0.5 |  |  | 0.5 |  |  | 0.5 |

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