Italian content investment fell 7.4% in 2025, its first drop since 2018

Variety and Deadline report that investment in content for Italy’s film, TV and streaming industries fell 7.4% to €2 billion in 2025, the first decline since 2018. The producers association’s report links the slowdown largely to uncertainty over domestic tax credits. Deadline says the broader audiovisual sector nevertheless generated €16.8 billion ($18.9 billion), up 3.1%.