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UK Film Investment Hits £2.8 Billion Amid Foreign Dominance

2/5/2026

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In 2025, UK film investment reached a record £2.8 billion, driven largely by Netflix and Amazon.
Netflix shifts focus to the US for its $80 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, signaling slower UK growth.
New Jersey tax incentives pull projects from the UK, while the British Film Institute reports 91% of UK spending came from foreign investment and Netflix has spent about $1.5 billion annually over four years.

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Story summary

In 2025, UK film investment reached a record £2.8 billion, driven largely by Netflix and Amazon.
Netflix shifts focus to the US for its $80 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, signaling slower UK growth.
New Jersey tax incentives pull projects from the UK, while the British Film Institute reports 91% of UK spending came from foreign investment and Netflix has spent about $1.5 billion annually over four years.