Writers Guild of America strikes tentative deal with studios [View all]

Source: NBC News

The deal comes as the WGA's contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers was set to expire in May.

April 4, 2026, 11:12 PM CDT / Updated April 5, 2026, 12:39 AM CDT
By Marlene Lenthang

The Writers Guild of America has made a tentative deal with the major studios, one month before their contract was set to expire, the guild said on social media Saturday night.

The labor union, which represents thousands of writers in film, TV, radio and online media, reached the preliminary deal on Saturday with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Variety and Deadline first reported the news.

“This deal protects writers’ health plan and puts it on a sustainable path, builds on gains from 2023, and helps address free work challenges," the guild said on Instagram, adding that it will provide members with more information in the coming days.

The union’s contract was set to expire in a month, and WGA members will now vote on whether to finalize the deal.


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