Hollywood Screenwriters Overwhelmingly Approve New Contract

Screenwriters overwhelmingly approved their new contract with the Hollywood studios, officially ending a strike that began five months ago.

All but 1% of the members voted in favor of the new, three-year contract, the Writers Guild of America said Monday in a statement. A total of 8,525 votes were cast. The contract runs through May 1, 2026.

The agreement with the studios, including Walt Disney Co. and Netflix Inc., was reached on Sept. 24. Two days later, union leaders authorized writers to return to work, although the contract still required final approval by members.

The guild won much of ...