Made in California: How Netflix Series and Films Are Keeping Los Angeles Front and Center

Whether you're a comedy nerd, a thrill seeker, a sports fanatic or a drama lover, you've probably noticed one recurring star that keeps popping up on Netflix: Los Angeles.

Since 2018, more than 300 Netflix productions have filmed primarily in Los Angeles. In 2025 alone, over 45 productions rolled cameras across the greater Los Angeles area. Last year, we worked with more than 2.9K distinct Los Angeles County-based businesses - including equipment houses, caterers, post-production shops, and more - whose work contributed over $400M to the local economy.

And 2026 is showing no signs of slowing down. So far this year, we have more than 45 productions confirmed to primarily film in Los Angeles (not accounting for additional productions that will be added in the next five months). While others are pulling back, we're investing more - and keeping the city's creative economy working on stories that travel the globe.

Some of our biggest returning titles don't just film here - fan favorites like Nobody Wants This , Forever and The Lincoln Lawyer make Los Angeles a character, weaving the city's iconic locations, local neighborhoods and beloved restaurants directly into the storytelling. One of our newest dramas, the Los Angeles-set Nemesis , continues that tradition, filming at more than 60 locations across the city, including Christ the King Church, the Downtown LAPD headquarters, Helen Bernstein High School, Hollywood Elementary School, Ladera Park, Los Angeles City Hall, Moonlark's Dinette, Saffy's Place and St. Vincent Hospital. The series, which was recently renewed for Season 2 after spending five weeks on the Global Top 10 TV list, employed nearly 580 local vendors during its 84-day shoot .

Films like The Rip , Ben Affleck's upcoming Animals and David Fincher's latest capture Los Angeles' texture and cinematic beauty, both past and present. The Rip , which spent 7 weeks on the Global Top 10 English Film list, filmed at 22 locations across the city, including Harbor City, Long Beach and LA Center Studios in Downtown.

At the same time, the city's topographical variety and infrastructure allow us to tell stories set all over the country, like Leanne and the Monster anthology, without ever leaving town. While The Hawk tees off in Pensacola, Florida, the Will Ferrell comedy actually filmed primarily on location around Los Angeles over 67 days and hired over 320 local vendors . The series, which has been on the Global Top 10 English TV list for three weeks, featured more than 40 locations including famous fairways like Friendly Hills Country Club, Moorpark Country Club, Pelican Hill Golf Course, Rolling Hills Country Club, Sand Canyon Country Club, Spanish Hills Golf Course and Woodland Hills Country Club, alongside the Four Seasons Westlake VIllage, the LA Athletic Club, King Buffet, the Marina Del Rey Hotel, Northridge Fashion Center, Pacific Palms Resort and the W Hotel in Hollywood. (You may have also seen The Hawk hanging around - or should we say in - one of the city's most iconic restaurants.)

Los Angeles is an incredibly important place for film and television production, and we're committed to keeping it one of our core production hubs in the US - supporting the city and the creative community that makes it such a vibrant place to work. With its diverse locations, deep bench of talent, experienced crews, best-in-class vendors and a wide variety of locations, the city offers everything we need to bring ambitious stories to life.

Keep an eye out for more series and films out of Los Angeles, including returning favorites like Forever Season 2 , Leanne Season 2 , The Lincoln Lawyer Season 5 , The Night Agent Season 4 , Nobody Wants This Season 3 and Running Point Season 3 , as well as new titles such as 13 Going on 30 , The Fifth Wheel , A Hundred Percent , One Attempt Remaining , Poser and I Suck at Girls .

For more stories about the impact our films and series have on economies, industries and culture, check out The Netflix Effect .