Actors Strike Ends as SAG-AFTRA Agrees Tentative Deal

The Hollywood Actors' Strike has been resolved following a prolonged 118-day dispute between SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios, becoming the longest such strike in the union's history. After intense negotiations, a preliminary agreement was reached, pending approval by SAG-AFTRA's national board and ratification by its members. The resolution allows actors to immediate resume work.

Important discussion points in the negotiations included compensation related to the boom in streaming services, as well as provisions for pension and health contributions. Additionally, provisions about the use of artificial intelligence were also a significant part of the debate.

This industry breakthrough followed shortly after a separate strike by the Writers Guild of America concluded in September, which lasted 148 days. The resolution of the actors' strike alleviates the film industry's standstill, which has delayed several major film productions and release dates, including the eighth "Mission: Impossible" film and "Deadpool 3".

With the strike ending, Hollywood is poised to accelerate production efforts that were halted, marking a return to normalcy for the industry. Specifics of the deal reached have yet to be disclosed.