The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has officially confirmed a new contract with Hollywood's studios, with an overwhelming 99% of members voting in favor. This indicates that of the 8,525 valid votes cast, 8,435 were "yes" votes, with just 90 "no" votes. This new agreement is set to run until May 1, 2026.

The Hollywood film and TV writers were able to return to work after the WGA leadership approved a preliminary deal reached with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) back on September 26th. While the writers' strike ended a few weeks ago, this formal step is the final seal of approval from the members, securing the deal for the next three years.

Although this concludes one significant Hollywood strike, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is still on strike. Negotiations with studios resumed last week and are ongoing. Consequently, even though writers can return to their tasks, production is largely halted as actors continue to protest.

The swift approval of the new WGA contract post the 148-day work stoppage isn't a startling development, considering the industry's immediate appreciation of the terms the writers secured with the studios. The contract includes new regulations concerning artificial intelligence, streaming data transparency, and minimum room sizes.

For more detailed information, check out the full analysis on how this resolution impacts productions like "The Last of Us Season 2" and "Stranger Things 5".