"Investment in UK film production hit a record £2.8bn last year, driven overwhelmingly by Hollywood studios and global streaming platforms, according to new figures from the British Film Institute (BFI). However, industry leaders are warning that growth is likely to slow in 2026 as Netflix shifts production back to the United States amid political pressure and plans for a blockbuster acquisition."
"The total marks a 23 per cent increase year on year and represents the highest level of film production spend since the BFI began tracking the data in 2002. The surge was fuelled by a run of major international productions choosing the UK as a filming base, including Avengers: Doomsday, Super Girl and four separate biopics focusing on members of The Beatles."
"High-end television production also remained strong. Spending on UK-made TV shows with budgets of more than £1m per episode rose by over 7 per cent to £4bn, again dominated by US-backed platforms. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ accounted for around 80 per cent of that total, backing global hits including Bridgerton, Slow Horses, Outlander and The Thursday Murder Club."
Investment in UK film production reached a record £2.8bn in 2025, with 91 per cent of film spend classified as inward investment from overseas studios and streamers. Total film spend rose 23 per cent year‑on‑year, with more than £2.5bn coming from US-based companies such as Netflix and Amazon. High-end television spending on shows with budgets above £1m per episode rose by over 7 per cent to £4bn, largely backed by Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+. UK broadcasters’ investment edged up to £688m but stayed below historic highs. Combined film and high-end TV spend reached £6.8bn, while Netflix’s plans to shift production back to the US create uncertainty for 2026.
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