The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with major studios, nearly a month before its contract was set to expire, potentially averting a strike. “Today, the WGA Negotiating Committee unanimously approved a tentative agreement with the AMPTP for the 2026 Minimum Basic Agreement (MBA) for a four-year term,” the committee told members, as per Variety. “The AMPTP has reached a tentative agreement with the WGA,” the studio group said in a statement. The WGA contract is due to expire on May 1. The AMPTP must still negotiate new agreements with SAG-AFTRA and the Directors Guild of America, whose contracts both expire on June 30.

Source: The Telegraph April 05, 2026 10:29 UTC