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Wild Bunch was founded in 2002 by a group of former StudioCanal employees. The founders established the company to champion auteur cinema and independent voices while prioritizing artistic integrity over commercial compromise.
In 2015, Senator Entertainment AG and Wild Bunch S.A. merged to form Wild Bunch AG. This union combined Senator's distribution networks in Germany, Austria, and Spain with Wild Bunch's international sales expertise.
Wild Bunch International rebranded as Goodfellas in 2023. The division originally focused on the pre-sale of films from third-party companies before adopting the new name.
In December 2022, Wild Bunch International engaged in a legal dispute with StudioCanal UK over streaming rights for Studio Ghibli films. The lawsuit centered on whether Wild Bunch's streaming deal with Netflix breached an agreement regarding standalone streaming rights.
Wild Bunch distributed films such as The Artist, The King's Speech, and Pan's Labyrinth which received critical acclaim and commercial success. These titles contributed to the company's reputation for supporting high-quality cinema that earns Academy Awards, Palme d'Ors, and Golden Bears.