The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike had a significant impact on the film and television industries of the United States, causing many film and television projects to shut down or postpone production. It is the largest interruption to American film and television production since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as well as the largest labor stoppage for the Writers Guild of America (WGA) since the 2007–08 strike.
On July 14, 2023, SAG-AFTRA joined the WGA in its own strike, halting production on any remaining film or television series that previously had continued during the WGA strike. On September 24, 2023, the WGA suspended picketing upon reaching a tentative agreement. Following a vote, the union leadership voted to end the strike on September 27, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. PDT.
Productions affected
Award shows
Festivals and conventions
Films
The following section lists theatrical and direct-to-streaming films.
Television series
The following section lists television series and miniseries that follow a narrative structure. By July 6, 2023, all but four scripted series filming on the East Coast were shut down.
Talk shows
The following section lists late-night and daytime talk shows.
Television programs
The following section lists television programs that do not follow a narrative structure.
Other
The following section lists other media events that do not fall into the categories above.
Productions not affected
Awards shows
Films
The following section lists theatrical and direct-to-streaming films.
Television series
The following section lists television series and miniseries that follow a narrative structure.
Talk shows
The following section lists late-night and daytime talk shows.
Television programs
The following section lists television programs that do not follow a narrative structure.
See also
List of productions impacted by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike
Effect of the 2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike on television
List of entertainment affected by the September 11 attacks
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema
List of films impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on television in the United States
List of American television series impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Notes
References
2023 in American cinema
2023 in American television
2023-related lists
Lists of films and television series
Controversies in California
Controversies in New York (state) Consequences of events Writers Guild of America