Albuquerque Studios

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Netflix Studios - Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Netflix Studios - Albuquerque, a movie studio located at 5650 University Boulevard SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Albuquerque Studios
Former namesAlbuquerque Studios
Alternative namesABQ Studios
General information
TypeFilm and Television Studios
Address Mesa del Sol, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Country United States of America
Coordinates 34°59′12″N106°36′31″W / 34.98667°N 106.60861°W / 34.98667; -106.60861
Completed2007
Owner Netflix
Website
netflixinyourneighborhoodnm.com

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]

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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″N106°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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