Nordic fiction production falls by 30%, says Mediavision
June 3, 2026 11.02 Europe/London By Julian Clover


Nordic fiction production fell sharply in 2025 as broadcasters and streamers reduced the number of new scripted commissions, according to Mediavision.

The research group’s latest Content Analysis found that 57 new Nordic fiction series and films premiered across the region last year, down from 79 in 2024, a decline of around 30%.

Local commercial broadcasters made the deepest cuts, reducing output by almost 40%. Global streaming services also pulled back, cutting Nordic fiction production volumes by around 30%.

Public service broadcasters proved more stable, with output declining by approximately 10%.

“The Nordic production market is undergoing a structural shift,” said Joakim Klingspor, Head of Content Analysis at Mediavision. “Broadcasters and streamers are becoming far more selective in what they commission, resulting in fewer productions.”

He said the shift was being driven by rising production costs and the move towards lower-ARPU streaming models, which are putting pressure on investment in original Nordic fiction.

Despite the fall in overall output, global streaming platforms increased their influence in the Nordic fiction market. Their share of new Nordic fiction releases rose from below 25% in 2023 to 37% in 2025.

Mediavision said the figures underline the growing importance of international platforms to Nordic producers, even as total commissioning volumes contract.

Klingspor said Nordic producers are increasingly operating in an international market context, which could accelerate the move towards more scalable formats and global production standards.