After a year of silence, the cameras are rolling again -- and Canada is back in the spotlight.
US film and television production surged across Canadian cities in 2025, marking a strong rebound after the industry-wide shutdown triggered by Hollywood’s dual strikes in 2023.
What once left soundstages dark and crews idle has now given way to a renewed wave of big-budget shoots, streaming giants and global storytelling.
According to the latest report from the Canadian Media Producers Association, foreign production -- largely driven by American studios -- climbed 9.5% to CAN$5.32 billion, signalling a confident return of Hollywood’s presence north of the border.
Television led the charge.
High-end series production jumped over 12%, while a surge in smaller-scale projects -- from TV movies to pilots -- added fresh momentum.
Even as feature film production dipped slightly, the overall picture tells a story of revival, not retreat.
The names behind the comeback are familiar.
Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Apple TV+ continue to anchor production hubs in Toronto and Vancouver, turning Canada into a bustling extension of Hollywood.
Major titles like The Last of Us, IT: Welcome to Derry and Tron: Ares have all found a home here, blending global scale with local expertise.
Yet, the industry isn’t quite back to its peak.
Production spending still trails behind 2023’s record highs, a reminder that the aftershocks of the strikes -- and the ongoing shift away from the “Peak TV” era -- continue to reshape the landscape.
Still, the energy is unmistakable.
More projects, more movement, more ambition.
Because in a post-strike world, Canada isn’t just recovering.
It’s rolling cameras, and rewriting its role in global entertainment.
