Media Industry
US Share of Film and TV Production Plummets Over 25 Years, Union Report Reveals
A new union report details a dramatic 25-year decline in the U.S. share of film and television production, with major film budgets plummeting from 74% to 42% and TV budgets from 94% to 64%. This exodus of high-budget projects has significant economic consequences and impacts American jobs.
Julian Mercer·October 6, 2026