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NY Tri-State’s Film and TV Production Sector Emerges as Leader
The New York Tri-State region saw film spending increase 21% year-over-year in 2025, with prominent production companies anchoring new large-scale developments and positioning the area for sustained growth, CBRE said in its 2026 Tri-State Film & Television report
“The region is emerging as a clear leader with a new wave of major studio investment and dedicated production partnerships that are reshaping the market,” said Anthony Jasenski, Production Studio practice leader. “This report underscores New York’s staying power even amid industry consolidation and shifting production strategies,”
The New York Tri-State region’s soundstage space has increased by approximately 43% since 2020, driven largely by modern, purpose-built studio development. In Manhattan, film and television-related firms leased 755,000 square feet of office space in 2025, the strongest level since 2021.
Recent openings and developments across New York City, the Hudson Valley and New Jersey have enabled the region to compete effectively for large-scale film and television projects, CBRE reported
