In 2018, Netflix established a new production hub in Albuquerque. This decision marked Netflix’s first purchase of a production studio complex, which included eight sound stages on 28 acres and a rich history of productions, including "The Avengers", "Breaking Bad", and "Sicario", which were partially filmed on the lot. Six years later, Netflix introduced its newly expanded West Coast production facility, featuring four new soundstages, three mills, one production office, two stage support buildings, and two dedicated backlot areas across 108 acres. The expansion will enable Netflix to enhance its creative output and produce more films and series for its global audience, further solidifying its commitment to nurturing and growing the production ecosystem in New Mexico.
As part of its commitment to sustainability, the expanded studio incorporates several new features, including on-site solar and battery storage systems, geothermal heating and cooling, all-electric appliances, and 50 electric vehicle fast chargers, including DC fast chargers. These features will help Netflix reduce the studio's carbon footprint, lower operating costs, and improve the production experience.
New Mexico offers a rich tapestry of landscapes, a talented workforce, and a supportive community. Netflix filmed numerous series and films in New Mexico, including "Stranger Things", "The Harder They Fall", "Army of the Dead", and "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie". The company even named a crossing in the studio after the latter film's writer and director, Vince Gilligan. Netflix is looking to continue this streak with upcoming series filmed on the studio lot, including "Ransom Canyon", a contemporary Western romance; "Pulse", a medical procedural; and "The Boroughs", a new supernatural show.
Netflix’s continued investment in this region underscores its commitment to the local community and New Mexico's vibrant cultural and economic landscape. Since 2019, Netflix has directly invested nearly $575 million in New Mexico productions. When considering other productions that have used Netflix Studios Albuquerque, the overall investment is closer to $900 million. Additionally, Netflix hired over 4,000 cast and crew members in New Mexico from 2021 to 2023, creating job opportunities in the region.
In 2022, Netflix launched Netflix in Your Neighborhood, a website encouraging fans to explore the filming locations of popular films and series shot in various parts of New Mexico. Today, the website features over 100 filming locations and cultural sites across eight titles, including “Stranger Things”, “Chupa”, “Better Call Saul”, “The Harder They Fall”, and “Army of the Dead”. Netflix’s goal is to contribute culturally to the state and bring the excitement of its films and series beyond the screen and into the community.
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