sequel to Simpsons movie The 38 films that received subsidies are in the latest round of tax breaks granted to productions by the California Film Office.
Disney’s 20th Century Studios will receive $21.9 million for filming the film in the state. The company is taking advantage of California’s recent changes to its tax incentive program to expand eligible production categories to include animated films.
Other projects that will receive endorsements include untitled films from Paramount ($25.9 million) and Dreamworks Animation ($24.7 million), as well as a live-action title from Disney ($18.2 million). In total, the 38 films will receive approximately $193.5 million for $545 million in eligible spending, which includes $373 million in wages. They are expected to generate approximately $800 million in economic activity across more than 1,000 filming days while employing more than 5,300 cast and crew members.
“California remains the entertainment capital of the world — and we are making sure it stays that way,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “Our expanded film and TV tax credit keeps more productions here in the Golden State, creating good-paying jobs and supporting communities across the state.”
This announcement comes amid a historic decline in production in California, and specifically, in Los Angeles. Major soundstages recorded a 62 percent occupancy rate during the first six months of 2025, down one percent from the weak levels recorded in 2024, according to data released by local film office FilmLA in March. For comparison, audio platforms participating in the survey from 2016 to 2022 reported an average occupancy rate of at least 90 percent.
In this allocation of tax credits, animation emerged as major participants as the production category became eligible for the first time in the program’s history. They include a Phineas and Ferb A film from Disney Entertainment Television, which will receive $3.5 million to establish the title in the state.
“This tour represents a truly exciting milestone for our program. For the first time, we welcome feature-length animated films from DreamWorks Animation and Disney Entertainment Television, along with a strong slate of big-budget films and independent productions, that bring new voices and original storytelling to the screen,” California Film Commission Director Colleen Bell said in a statement. “With more than 45% of shooting days occurring outside of the traditional studio area, we are seeing the real economic impact of this program reach communities across the entire state.”
Other titles that grab tax breaks: Black is blue ($1.3 million), Renewal ($14 million), Self-help ($2.6 million) and Tommy and me ($9.8 million).
