# Hungary lifts cap on film production tax incentive registrations

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/hungary-location-for-f1-the-movie-dune-the-brutalist-removes-break-on-new-registrations-for-production-incentive/
- Published: 2026-07-16T16:16:10+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-17T00:13:06+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/global/hungary-new-registrations-production-incentive-1236812488/
- Topics: Entertainment, Europe, Film, Government, Politics, TV, World

## Key points

- Hungary lifts cap on new film tax incentive registrations
- Restores 30% incentive access frozen by previous government
- Country hosts major productions like "Dune" and "F1"

## Summary

Hungary's new government, led by Péter Magyar, has removed a cap on new registrations for the country's 30% film production tax incentive, allowing applications that were frozen by the previous administration to resume. The move reaffirms state support for a sector that has made Hungary continental Europe's second-largest production hub, having hosted major Hollywood productions including "F1: The Movie", the "Dune" films, "The Brutalist" and "Poor Things", as well as series such as "The Day of the Jackal".

Culture state secretary Ervin Nagy said the decision was made in consultation with industry stakeholders and with backing from the Ministry of Finance, describing it as ensuring the "smooth and predictable operation" of the Hungarian film industry. He argued the incentive pays for itself through a multiplier effect and highlighted the growing role of Hungarian crews and creative talent in international productions. Recent projects filmed in the country include Amazon MGM's "Alone at Dawn", the second season of "The Day of the Jackal", "The Nightingale" starring Dakota and Elle Fanning, the Schwarzenegger thriller "The Kellys", and "Dinner With Audrey" with Thomasin McKenzie and Ansel Elgort. Hungary was the first Central European country to introduce a film incentive scheme.

## Coverage

- [Variety: Hungary lifts cap on film production tax incentive registrations](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/hungary-new-registrations-production-incentive-1236812488/)
- [Deadline: Hungary’s Production Incentive Program Reopens After Orbán-Era Pause ](https://deadline.com/2026/07/hungary-production-incentive-reopens-orban-1236984147/)

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