The writers strike ended on September 27, 2023, after 148 days. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and streaming platforms, and the union leadership voted unanimously to end the strike at 12:01 a.m. PDT on that day. Writers were then allowed to return to work during the ratification phase of the new contract, which members voted on from October 2 to 9, 2023. The agreement included pay increases, protections against the use of artificial intelligence, and improvements in compensation and working conditions. The contract is set to expire in May 2026.