If you thought Hollywood was all red carpets and Oscar speeches, think again. The city of dreams just had a very real nightmare — courtesy of Donald J. Trump and his 100% tariff threat on foreign films.

Yes, you read that right. A recent post from the former U.S. president on Truth Social sent shockwaves through Tinseltown. In classic Trump fashion, he declared that foreign countries are “stealing” American filmmakers by offering them sweet tax deals and incentives — which, apparently, is now a national security crisis .

So what’s the solution? Simple! Slap a 100% tariff on every single movie made outside the U.S. That’ll show ‘em who’s boss.

Wall Street Says «Cut!»

The markets didn’t take this news lightly. On the morning after the tweetstorm (or should we say, Truth-storm), investors collectively gasped and started selling faster than a superhero movie trailer:

• Netflix : Down 3.3%
• Disney : Dropped 2.4%
• Paramount : Fell 2.2%
• Warner Bros. Discovery : Took the biggest hit at 4.2%

By the end of the day, some losses were recovered, but analysts still aren’t clapping. If Trump’s plan actually becomes law, it could mean blockbuster budget cuts, fewer international co-productions, and maybe even more sequels starring Chris Hemsworth’s beard.

What Exactly Did Trump Say?

In true drama-filled style, Trump posted on Truth Social over the weekend:

“Other countries are luring away our talent with unfair subsidies and tax breaks. It’s an outrage. I’ve instructed the Department of Commerce to start the process of imposing 100% tariffs on all foreign-made movies coming into the United States.”

So there you have it. No more James Bonds filmed in the UK, no more Fast & Furious car chases in Tokyo, and definitely no more Marvel movies pretending New York is under attack while being shot in Atlanta (wait… they already do that).

White House Backs the Blockbuster Plan

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (well, technically her stand-in, Kush Desai) confirmed that the administration is taking this seriously:

“We’re looking at every possible tool to implement the president’s directive aimed at protecting American jobs and restoring Hollywood to its former glory.”

Translation: Let’s make America shoot again.

Globalization vs. Nationalism

In today’s world, film production has become as global as Coca-Cola and McDonald’s. From VFX in India to sound mixing in Canada, studios rely heavily on international partnerships to keep budgets manageable and creativity flowing.

Big-budget films like Avatar , Dune , and even Fast X often split their shooting locations across continents. But if Trump’s tariffs go through, many of those collaborations might be cut short — or worse, never greenlit at all.