Negotiations between the United Dubbing of Barcelona union (Doblatge Unida de Barcelona, DUB.) and dubbing studios have averted a strike that was set to begin on January 30, 2025. According to a dubbing industry blog in Madrid (in Spanish), it is not just the actors who have been putting up a fight, but also those who direct them: dubbing directors had also been working without accepting new projects since January 1st as they too demanded higher pay. Spain’s dubbing industry is facing hurdles, but AI isn’t the main culprit. Discover the key challenges affecting voice actors and studios in this evolving landscape.