Overview

• The relocation affects Marvel projects that had long relied on Georgia stages and crews, including past blockbusters filmed in the state.
• Industry reports cite roughly a 50% fall in Georgia film activity since 2022, leaving stages quieter and schedules thinner.
• Local workers and vendors face immediate losses, with catering, equipment rentals and hotels reporting reduced business.
• Lower effective labor and benefit costs in the U.K., combined with competitive tax credits, are presented as key drivers for the shift.
• Georgia stakeholders and industry observers are beginning to discuss policy changes that could make domestic shoots more competitive.