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Hollywood Struggles to Fill Empty L.A. Soundstages as Productions Flee California

Hollywood Struggles to Fill Empty L.A. Soundstages as Productions Flee California

According to new data, Hollywood soundstages are seeing unusually low occupancy. A survey from local film office FilmLA found that just 62% were in use during the first half of 2025, down from the 63% occupancy reported in 2024—a total The Hollywood Reporter called “anemic.” The city reportedly has 8.3 million square feet in soundstages, yet much of it remains empty.