Italian Content Investment Falls 7.4% in 2025 as Tax Credit Uncertainty Weighs on Scripted Production

Investment in Italian film, TV and streaming content dropped 7.4% to €2 billion ($2.24 billion) in 2025, the first decline since 2018, according to a report presented at the Rome MIA Market. The scripted sector was hit hardest amid uncertainty over government tax credits and the shift from linear TV to streaming, even as the wider audiovisual sector grew 3.1% to €16.8 billion ($18.9 billion).