The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have reached a groundbreaking tentative agreement on a new four-year contract, marking a significant victory for the union and its members.

The agreement, led by AMPTP's Greg Hessinger, addresses key issues including compensation, streaming residuals, and the use of artificial intelligence in writing. Details of the contract are expected to be released soon, and WGA members will need to vote to ratify the agreement before it becomes official.

The successful conclusion of these negotiations is seen as a positive development for the entertainment industry, allowing production to resume and providing stability for writers and studios alike. The AMPTP represents major studios and streamers, including Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount. The WGA represents approximately 11,500 writers. The previous contract expired on September 30, 2023, and negotiations had been ongoing for several weeks, with writers expressing concerns about the impact of the changing media landscape on their livelihoods.