Writers' Streaming Residuals Fall for First Time to $330.7M as Secondary Market Slumps

Writers Guild of America members received $330.7 million in streaming residuals last year, down from $346.6 million in 2024, marking the first-ever nominal decline, according to a new WGA report. The drop reflects a downturn in the secondary streaming market for older movies and TV shows. The decline underscores ongoing financial pressures on writers despite the post-strike deals secured.