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New Orleans continues to shine as a premier filming destination, thanks to its vibrant culture, historic architecture, and supportive film incentives.
In this article, we’ll show you all the movies filming in New Orleans. Take a look at the productions below, which are all in New Orleans.
| Movie Title (Working Title if Applicable) | Genre/Description | Key Cast/Notes | Filming Status in September 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Nights at Freddy’s Sequel (Music Box) | Horror/Mystery/Thriller (animated/live-action hybrid) | Produced by Blumhouse; sequel to the 2023 hit. Budget: $51 million. | Extended filming through January 2025 at The Ranch Studios in Chalmette (near New Orleans). Principal photography ongoing, with post-production ramping up but shoots still active in the area. |
| Ella McCay | Comedy/Drama (rom-com based on a bestselling book) | Stars Woody Harrelson and Jamie Lee Curtis. | Pre-production started in March 2025; principal filming began in late spring and is ongoing into fall at various New Orleans locations, including downtown and Garden District spots. Expected wrap by late September/early October. |
Here’s what you need to know about movie-making in NOLA:
Thanks to a generous tax incentive, New Orleans has become a casting call hotspot over the last few years. That means that you could see a big-name actor or two in a restaurant or someplace else.
Movie production is huge in New Orleans, Louisiana right now. These productions are staffing up via casting calls and auditions.
Film production in New Orleans has created a huge demand for jobs in the film industry from crew to actors and producers. Stay with NolaFi.com for the latest casting calls and casting news in the industry.
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