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California's Second-Round TV Tax Credits Award $313 Million to 17 Series

The latest awards advance California's expanded $750 million program designed to keep union production jobs in-state.

Overview

  • The California Film Commission approved 17 TV projects in a new round of incentives totaling roughly $313 million.
  • High-profile recipients include Fallout Season 3, a Baywatch revival, Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 2, The Night Agent Season 4 and Netflix's Forever.
  • Across the first two rounds, officials estimate about $2.5 billion in economic impact from approved shows.
  • The newly approved slate is projected to employ about 5,150 cast and crew plus nearly 36,000 background performers over roughly 1,000 shoot days.
  • State leaders highlight that this year’s expansion raised the annual cap to $750 million and enhanced credits to attract relocating series, with additional application windows expected in early 2026.