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]

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 namesAlbuquerque Studios
Alternative namesABQ Studios
General information
TypeFilm and Television Studios
AddressMesa del Sol, Albuquerque, New Mexico
CountryUnited States of America
Coordinates34°59′12″N 106°36′31″W / 34.98667°N 106.60861°W / 34.98667; -106.60861
Completed2007
OwnerNetflix
Website
netflixinyourneighborhoodnm.com

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 / 34.98667; -106.60861—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:

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Gomez, Adrian. "'Breaking Bad' coordinates lead to... , Albuquerque Journal (August 21, 2013).
  3. ^ "Netflix buying Albuquerque Studios » Albuquerque Journal". 2021-04-15. Archived from the original on 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  4. ^ Spangler, Todd. "Netflix Is Paying Less Than $30 Million for Albuquerque Studios, Which Cost $91 Million to Build," Variety (OCTOBER 16, 2018).
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
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