SAG-AFTRA to Resume Talks With Studios in April, Thanks to Early WGA Deal

Home Film News Apr 6, 2026 1:48pm PT SAG-AFTRA to Resume Talks With Studios in April, Thanks to Early WGA Deal By Gene Maddaus Plus Icon Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer @GeneMaddaus Latest WGA Reaches Surprise Deal With Studios a Month Before Contract Expires 2 days ago Blake Lively Vows to Fight ‘Digital Violence’ at Trial After Most Claims Dismissed 3 days ago Leonard Cohen’s Manager Cleared of Financial Wrongdoing After 10-Day Trial 3 days ago See All Michael Buckner for Variety SAG-AFTRA will resume its negotiations with the major studios on April 27, thanks to an early agreement with the Writers Guild of America. The performers’ union broke off talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on March 15. The two sides had been at the table for five weeks at that point, and expected to resume bargaining in June, after the AMPTP talked to the WGA and the Directors Guild of America. Related Stories Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' Crosses $174 Million Globally, Becomes First Indian Film to Top $25 Million in North America