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Post–$8.4B merger with Skydance, Paramount plans to more than double annual movie output from eight to 15, while maintaining key cable networks and striking a balanced spending strategy between films and series.

With participants from over 60 countries and major players like Lionsgate, Gaumont, and Studiocanal already confirmed, the American Film Market® prepares for a high-impact comeback this November, reinforcing its role as a vital U.S. platform for international film and TV commerce.

In Q1 2025, only 24 of 87 U.S. scripted projects filmed partly in Los Angeles, while U.S.-produced series premieres fell 27% year over year and 42% versus 2022, according to Luminate.

Production activity in Q1 2025 dropped 11% year-over-year, with EMEA down 23% and APAC 12%, but June marked the highest monthly volume since the 2023 dual strikes; unscripted content surged to a record share in June, reflecting lower-risk strategic shifts.

New legislation expands Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program with a $1.5 billion commitment over the next decade, targeting long-term growth and positioning the state as a top-tier destination for major productions.