The latest official figures published today by the BFI’s Research and Statistics Unit show that film and high-end TV production spend in the UK was £6.8 billion in 2025, a 22% increase on 2024’s first reported figures, demonstrating the sector has regained solid momentum and continues to generate billions to the UK economy.
The majority of the total £6.8 billion production spend was contributed by HETV, which accounted for £4 billion (59% of the total spend), which is up 17% on 2024 figures and the third highest since the introduction of the tax relief. Feature film production contributed £2.8 billion (41% of the total spend) which is up 31% on 2024 figures, and the highest annual spend on record.
Inward investment films and HETV shows combined delivered £5.8 billion, or 85% of the combined production spend, continuing to demonstrate the UK’s global reputation as the world-leading centre for international film and TV production. Across film and HETV, the total number of productions in 2025 is lower than in recent years but the spend is higher…