Britain’s film and high-end television industry delivered another strong and reassuring performance in 2025, contributing £5.8 billion to the UK economy, up from £5 billion in 2024. The latest official figures underline what industry leaders describe as “steady as she goes” growth, proving the long-term strength and stability of the UK screen sector.
International feature film production accounted for £3.3 billion, while high-end TV inward investment added a further £2.5 billion. Crucially, US inward investment in UK film rose by an impressive 29.7 per cent year-on-year, with high-end TV spend also increasing by 5.3 per cent. These gains reflect growing global confidence in the UK’s studios, crews, incentives and production infrastructure.
The British Film Commission provided bespoke support to projects representing over 90 per cent of US inward investment in both film and high-end TV, helping attract a broad mix of blockbuster franchises, returning series and prestige productions. Together, they supported jobs, skills and local economies across all four nations and regions.
Major inward investment films and series contributing to the 2025 boost included:
Notable UK Productions
- Avengers: Doomsday
- The Beatles: A Four-Film Cinematic Event
- The Odyssey
- Masters of the Universe
- Werwulf
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Jack Ryan
- House of the Dragon Season 3
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3
Beyond filming, the UK’s world-leading VFX and post-production sector also played a growing role, supported by enhanced tax credits introduced in 2025. With strong demand, improving figures and sustained international trust, the UK screen industry continues to prove it is not just resilient, but globally competitive and built for the long term.
