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L.A. Soundstages Remain One-Third Empty Even as New Facilities Open

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L.A. Soundstages Remain One-Third Empty Even as New Facilities Open
Mar 18, 2026 12:00am PT L.A. Soundstages Remain One-Third Empty Even as New Facilities Open

Soundstage occupancy holds at 62%, below the level seen during the 2023 strike.

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Los Angeles soundstages are still struggling to lease space to productions, even as new facilities are opening around the region.

Soundstage occupancy fell to 62% in the first half of 2025, according to data compiled by FilmLA, as production remained below the levels seen during the 2023 strike.

Despite that, the region continues to add soundstage capacity. In January, East End Studios opened its five-stage Mission Campus in Boyle Heights. And Cinespace Studios opened six stages at its new Woodland Hills facility in March.

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