Film Prices Stable in 2026 Despite Some Shifts, Report Finds

Analog Cafe's new Film Price Watch report reveals that film prices have remained largely stable in 2026, with an average increase of 2.5% over the last six months—below the healthy inflation rate of 3%. The report tracks 37 film products across 13 major retailers worldwide. In the United States, where inflation hit 4% in 2025, film is one of the most stable goods, countering the perception that film photography is becoming unaffordable. Some films saw price jumps: Kodak Kodacolor 200 rose 10.5%, Ilford XP2 Super 400 increased 10.4%, and Ilford FP4 Plus 125 went up 9.2%. Others dropped: Kodak Ektapan (T-Max) 400 fell 4.9%, Ilford Delta Professional 3200 decreased 3.5%, and Kodak UltraMax 400 is 2.6% cheaper. Analog Cafe notes that a roll of Kodak Gold 100 (24exp.) costing $4.60 in the 1990s would be $11.40 today adjusted for inflation, but a comparable Kodak Gold 200 (36exp.) averages $10.34 in 2026—a better deal.