French TV Exports Plummet to Decade Low Amid Industry Challenges

International sales of French television programs have hit a ten-year low, with figures for 2025 falling to €164.2 million ($190.7 million). This represents a significant 21.6% decrease from the €209.6 million recorded in 2024, bringing sales back to levels not seen since 2015. The decline signals considerable challenges for French program distributors in the global market.

This downturn in French TV exports occurs against a backdrop of broader industry shifts and concerns. Leaders within the film industry are actively addressing issues such as the persistent gender gap, with recent data showing only a marginal improvement in key behind-camera roles over nearly three decades. The passing of Bruce Davis, the longtime chief executive of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, also marks the end of an era for a significant figure in film history.