The phrase and the tactic were widely derided at the time.

SAG-AFTRA now needs to get back to us, another studio vet stated of where things are.

Whether that will result in further discussions later today or Sunday is unclear at the moment.

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As well, so-called full AI protections are in there.

The last measure goes a long way to what SAG wanted, an industry vet says.

Yet, perhaps tellingly, again cautious optimism has become the phrase of choice on both sides now.

SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards in February 2025

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This weekend, the box office totaled around $58 million for all movies, the third-lowest frame YTD.

Neither SAG-AFTRA nor the AMPTP responded to requests for comment from Deadline today on the state of talks.

If and when they do, we will update this post.