Residuals
Also called repeat fees, repeat payments
Residuals are payments made to performers when their filmed or recorded work is reused, for example in repeats or on another platform.
They are usually set by union agreements.
UK and US usage
In the UK, the comparable payment is usually called a repeat fee. In the US, residuals are the standard union payment for reuse.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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