FAQs about Hollywood Strike

What agreement has been reached in Hollywood?

After weeks of negotiations, the actors and actresses organized by SAG-AFTRA have reached an agreement with the major studios, ending the 128-day strike. The new agreement will improve the minimum wage for workers, regulate the use of artificial intelligence, strengthen contributions to health and pension funds, and establish residuals for the first time.

Which projects will resume production soon?

Many productions are set to resume filming following the return to work of the performers. ‘Deadpool 3’, ‘Gladiator 2’, ‘Juror No.2’, ‘Beetlejuice 2’, ‘Venom 3’, ‘Minecraft’, ‘Mortal Kombat 2’, and ‘Stranger Things’ 5 are all expected to restart filming in the near future. Additionally, ‘Superman Legacy’ is slated to begin filming in March 2024.

When did the negotiations resume and what was the outcome?

Negotiations resumed on October 2, with the heads of Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney, and NBCUniversal Studio Group in attendance. The studios initially rejected SAG-AFTRA’s proposal but eventually presented a more appealing offer. The final offer was outlined on Saturday and has now been finalized, ending the strike.

What was the reaction to the end of the strike?

Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, expressed his enthusiasm for the end of the strike, stating that the industry needs to return to work. He emphasized the desire to celebrate the return of production in the community. The strike began in July when the previous agreement expired, leading to productions being halted in the U.S.

Which productions were unaffected by the strike?

Series like ‘La Casa del Dragón’, produced by HBO, were unaffected by the strike as they were dependent on the UK unions rather than SAG-AFTRA.