📹 North American TV Production Grows for Second Year in a Row

According to Ampere Analysis, in 2025 the number of new scripted content commissions rose by 3%, while completely new projects jumped by 7%.

While the U.S. and Canada are increasing production, the international market is in decline — orders outside North America fell 9%, with Western Europe hit hardest by budget shortages.

44% of all new commissions are adaptations, sequels, or franchise projects. For commercial broadcasters, that figure climbs to 57%, as producers avoid risks and favor recognizable brands.

Surprisingly, free-to-air commercial networks saw strong growth (+22% in commissions). For the first time in years, they are surpassing streaming platforms in scripted production activity.