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Paramount, Disney Boost Spending Amid Content Plateau Concerns

11/20/2025

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Paramount Pictures plans to boost spending by $1.5 billion for 2026, with The Walt Disney Company adding $1 billion, totaling $24 billion.
Industry experts warn of a content plateau due to uneven spending across platforms and genres.
Sports content is growing, while scripted series are declining.
California incentives raise shoots by 10%, while the United States film shoots rise 15% and global production spend declines 7% in 2025.

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Paramount Pictures plans to boost spending by $1.5 billion for 2026, with The Walt Disney Company adding $1 billion, totaling $24 billion.
Industry experts warn of a content plateau due to uneven spending across platforms and genres.
Sports content is growing, while scripted series are declining.
California incentives raise shoots by 10%, while the United States film shoots rise 15% and global production spend declines 7% in 2025.