L.A. Soundstage Occupancy Held Steady During First Half Of 2025 But Remains Way Below A Decade Ago, FilmLA Says

FilmLA reported Wednesday that Los Angeles maintained steady soundstage occupancy during the first half of 2025, with an average utilization rate of 62%, though the city remains significantly below capacity compared to a decade ago. As the worldwide leader in available soundstage space, Los Angeles continues to face challenges with underutilization despite minimal decline from the previous year's 63% occupancy rate. The data reveals that while production activity has stabilized in 2025 compared to the more dramatic fluctuations seen during the pandemic years, the industry has not yet returned to the higher utilization rates characteristic of the pre-2020 era. Film executives and city officials are closely monitoring these figures as indicators of the overall health of the entertainment industry and the economic impact on the local economy.