| Netflix Studios - Albuquerque, New Mexico | |
|---|---|
 Netflix Studios - Albuquerque, a movie studio located at 5650 University Boulevard SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. | |
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| Former names | Albuquerque Studios |
| Alternative names | ABQ Studios |
| General information | |
| Type | Film and Television Studios |
| Address | Mesa del Sol, Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Country | United States of America |
| Coordinates | 34°59′12″N 106°36′31″W / 34.98667°N 106.60861°W |
| Completed | 2007 |
| Owner | Netflix |
| Website | |
| netflixinyourneighborhoodnm | |
Netflix Studios - Albuquerque, New Mexico is a film studio located in the Mesa del Sol development of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The premises include twelve sound stages, production offices, and a backlot.[1]
Originally known as ABQ Studios,[1] the facility served as headquarters for the Breaking Bad television show crew, as well as for a number of Hollywood films. The coordinates at which Breaking Bad character Walter White buries his money in the season 5 episode "Buried"—34°59′12″N 106°36′31″W / 34.98667°N 106.60861°W—actually points to Albuquerque Studios.[2]
In October 2018, it was announced that Netflix was in negotiations to buy the studio and make it the primary production facility for Netflix Originals.[1] The company acquired the facility with a $30 million capital investment, and received an additional $14.5 million in funding through the city of Albuquerque and the state of New Mexico.[3] The studio, originally built in 2007 with a budget of around $91 million, was renamed following the acquisition.[4]
In November 2020, Netflix announced that the facility will be expanded by 300 acres (120 ha) with $1 billion committed towards spending for production.[5] Construction for the expansion commenced in May 2022 and is expected to be completed by 2024.[6]
Notable productions at the studios have included:
- Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
- The Book of Eli (2010)
- The Avengers (2012)
- The Lone Ranger (2013)
- Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
- Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)
- Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)
- Just Getting Started (2017)
- Logan (2017)
- El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019)
- Stranger Things season 4 (2022)[7]
- ^ a b c Chmielewski, Dawn C. (2018-10-08). "Netflix To Open Albuquerque Production Hub In Snub To L.A." Deadline. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ Gomez, Adrian. "'Breaking Bad' coordinates lead to... , Albuquerque Journal (August 21, 2013).
- ^ "Netflix buying Albuquerque Studios » Albuquerque Journal". 2021-04-15. Archived from the original on 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ Spangler, Todd. "Netflix Is Paying Less Than $30 Million for Albuquerque Studios, Which Cost $91 Million to Build," Variety (OCTOBER 16, 2018).
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 23, 2020). "Netflix Commits $1 Billion More New Mexico Production Funding As ABQ Studios Expands; 'Stranger Things' Joins List Of Albuquerque-Set Shows". Deadline. Archived from the original on September 3, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ Gomez, Adrian (May 25, 2022). "Netflix forging ahead with expansion in NM". Albuquerque Journal. Archived from the original on September 3, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 9, 2020). "'Stranger Things' Will Shoot In New Mexico For Season 4; Netflix Touts Growing Production Hub – Hot Spots: New Mexico". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 9, 2020.