Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery Both Nab $125M+ in California Tax Credits
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Included in this allotment of film and TV subsidies are the first animated and competition series to receive credits to shoot in the state.
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Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery led the way in the latest round of tax credits granted to productions by California’s film office. Production entities owned by Disney nabbed a combined $128.8 million, barely besting companies under the Warner Bros. Discovery umbrella ($127.9 million), the California Film Commission said Wednesday. Combined, they will shoot 11 shows in the state, hire roughly 2,650 crew members and spend an estimated $695 million (excluding above-the-line costs). Disney’s 20th Century Studios was awarded nearly $94 million in tax credits for four untitled shows, including one that will relocate from another state ($48 million). It also covers Family Guy spinoff Stewie , which got a two-season order and takes advantage of California’s recent changes to the tax credit program expanding the eligible categories of productions. Related Stories Business L.A. Soundstages Struggled to Fill Up in Early 2025 Business City Council Unanimously Greenlights Measures to Boost Production in L.A. “California’s creative economy isn’t just part of who we are — it helps power this state forward,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom in a statement. “From the folks on the soundstage to the people designing the sets, these are jobs that anchor communities. I’m pleased to expand this award to animated and competition shows, helping advance the strongest entertainment economy in the nation and bringing even more good-paying jobs to California.” Other than 20th Century titles, Giant from WBD’s Cooler Water Productions was selected to receive the most in credits ($38.3 million), with The Pitt ($24.2 million) close behind. Other productions made by WBD subsidiaries that will get incentives to shoot in California include How to Survive Without Me ($21 million), I ...
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