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Georgia’s position as a global filmmaking powerhouse remains undisputed as September 2026 ushers in a new wave of productions. The state’s adaptable topography, highly skilled local crews, and competitive infrastructure continue to attract a diverse array of projects, from sprawling studio blockbusters to intimate independent features and a robust slate of television series across all genres. This sustained activity underscores Georgia’s pivotal role in the entertainment industry, contributing billions to the state economy and supporting tens of thousands of jobs.
The Peach State’s production pipeline is buzzing with activity, demonstrating its capacity to host everything from intricate broadcast procedurals and high-concept reality competitions to premium streaming additions. Cameras are rolling across massive historic studio facilities in metro Atlanta, leveraging cutting-edge virtual production technologies, and extending into the charming town squares and rugged natural landscapes that define Georgia’s varied environments. This comprehensive overview details the 26 projects currently underway, offering a snapshot of a vibrant industry at its peak.
September 2026: A Diverse Production Landscape
The month of September 2026 showcases Georgia’s remarkable versatility, with 26 distinct projects actively filming across the state. This slate encompasses a broad spectrum of content, from returning network dramas and major studio features to indie films and specialized documentaries.
Leading the charge in scripted television is Beyond the Gates S3, the hit daytime drama from CBS Studios / Fox Entertainment Studios / NaLa Media. Filming at Assembly Studios in Doraville, this series, notable as the first new network daytime soap opera in a quarter-century, continues to explore the lives of a wealthy, predominantly African American enclave. Its production is a testament to Georgia’s advanced studio capabilities, utilizing multiple soundstages for detailed domestic sets, sprawling garden layouts, and complex multi-camera tracking systems to meet its accelerated daytime television schedule. Cast members Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis, and Daphnee Duplaix continue their roles in this critically important series. Also returning for its fifth season, Will Trent S5 by 20th Television, continues to transform downtown Atlanta landmarks and metro neighborhoods into the gritty yet human backdrop for its high-stakes investigations. Ramón Rodríguez, Erika Christensen, Iantha Richardson, and Jake McLaughlin lead the cast, benefiting from local crew expertise for coordinating street closures and intricate outdoor action.
The feature film segment is equally robust. Exodus, a large-scale, post-apocalyptic cinematic feature from Warner Bros. Pictures, is utilizing the expansive, rocky landscapes around Stone Mountain and the Atlanta outskirts to depict a harsh, barren wilderness. This production demands heavy physical machinery, custom-built military transport vehicles, elaborate practical pyrotechnic stunts, and extensive aerial drone photography to capture its sweeping movements. Another highly anticipated project is an Untitled Feature from Sony Pictures Entertainment, operating under strict secrecy across premier Atlanta soundstages and high-end architectural districts in Alpharetta. This blockbuster-scale production involves constructing enormous, detailed practical sets that transition into massive green-screen arrays, showcasing Georgia’s capacity for high-budget, technically complex filmmaking.
Independent cinema also finds a strong footing. Dear Michelle, an independent feature, leverages Savannah and Tybee Island’s historic architecture, moss-draped oak canopies, and public beaches for its emotionally driven narrative about lost letters. Similarly, GIRL from Independent Indie Slate, a coming-of-age feature, is capturing Athens and Decatur’s alternative subcultures and local skate scenes with a naturalistic, documentary-style approach, avoiding studio sets entirely. In Macon, Something to Hide, a psychological thriller, is making full use of the city’s antebellum architecture and old-world residential streets to craft a slow-burn narrative rich in suspense and fractured psychological states. Iron Jane, a gritty sports drama from Action Alliance Feature Slate, is filming in Augusta, utilizing industrial sectors and historic athletic facilities for its story of a female powerlifter. Meanwhile, Tommy Karate, a nostalgic martial arts feature, is capturing authentic, choreographed fight sequences in Norcross and Duluth’s suburban community centers.
Streaming platforms are heavily invested, with Amazon MGM Studios producing Dragonfly, a high-concept sci-fi thriller series, across Atlanta and Marietta, integrating virtual production methods with practical sets for mind-bending environmental distortions. Amazon MGM Studios also brings Lizard Music, a whimsical surrealist fantasy series, to Atlanta soundstages, building massive, colorful practical sets and employing advanced animatronics and green-screen technology. Netflix is set to revolutionize reality TV with The Circle S1, constructing a dedicated, high-security apartment complex in Atlanta completely retrofitted with hundreds of remote-controlled cameras for its isolation-based social media competition.
Reality television and documentaries continue their strong presence. Mama June S9 from Thinkfactory Media / WeTV is filming its ninth season in central Georgia suburbs, utilizing agile camera configurations to capture spontaneous family dynamics. PBS is presenting a multi-chapter documentary anthology, "Mosaic," with several installments filming across Georgia: Mosaic: Age of Intelligence in Atlanta Tech Hubs, Mosaic: Charging Forward at Savannah Port, Mosaic: Powering the Invisible in rural North Georgia, and Mosaic: Riverlands along the Chattahoochee River Basin. These projects highlight Georgia’s diverse economic, environmental, and technological landscapes through specialized cinematic techniques.
Rounding out the September slate are new and returning unscripted series like Portia S5 from Fox Television Stations, a prominent daily talk show filmed at Fox 5 Studio Lot in Atlanta. Scooby Doo: Origins by Warner Bros. Television, a live-action mystery series, is reimagining the classic Mystery, Inc. group in downtown Rutledge and Atlanta areas. Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Productions brings Silver Fox Squad, a reality transformation series for men over 50, to the metro Atlanta area. HGTV’s festive The Big Bargain Holiday Showdown is filming in Marietta and suburban Atlanta, transforming homes for the holidays. Finally, The Spell Off Live!, a comedic celebrity spelling competition, is taking place in a live studio space in Atlanta, directed by Ivan Dudynsky.
A Retrospective Look: Georgia’s 2026 Production Momentum
The sheer volume and diversity of projects in September 2026 are not anomalies but rather a continuation of a robust production trend throughout the year, solidifying Georgia’s reputation as a top-tier filming destination. This consistent activity is largely attributed to the state’s attractive film tax credit program, which offers up to 30% transferable tax credits on qualified production expenditures, making it a highly competitive alternative to traditional hubs like California and New York.
August 2026: Sustained Activity Across Genres
August 2026 saw 20 TV shows and movies actively filming, maintaining the high momentum. Notable returning series included Beyond the Gates Season 2 (CBS Studios), delving deeper into its luxury-laden scandals, and Mama June Season 9 (WeTV), continuing its intimate look at family dynamics in central Georgia. The epic sci-fi feature film Exodus (Warner Bros.), with a cast including David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult, was already well into production, signaling its large-scale scope. Netflix’s comedy-drama Free Burt Season 2, starring Bert Kreischer, continued to leverage Georgia’s varied locales for its unfiltered narrative.
Documentary work remained strong with the PBS "Mosaic" series. Mosaic: Age of Intelligence explored AI and robotics at Atlanta tech hubs, while Mosaic: Charging Forward examined clean energy initiatives at the Savannah Port, and Mosaic: Powering the Invisible documented underground utility networks in rural North Georgia. Mosaic: Riverlands focused on ecological preservation along the Chattahoochee. These projects highlighted Georgia’s economic, environmental, and technological landscapes. Reality series like Adventure Garage (Discovery / MotorTrend Network) and Hunting Season (Netflix), an intense survival competition, continued to thrive, showcasing Georgia’s diverse environments. Legal dramas like Reasonable Doubt Season 4 (Onyx Collective / Hulu) starring Emayatzy Corinealdi, continued their intricate courtroom battles in Atlanta.
July and June 2026: Building the Foundation
The summer months of July and June 2026 were crucial for many productions, with several titles appearing consistently across monthly lists, indicating long-term commitments to the state. Adventure Garage and After Foster Care (an independent documentary exploring the lives of young adults aging out of the foster system) were recurring projects, demonstrating Georgia’s capacity for both high-octane entertainment and socially conscious storytelling. Beyond the Gates Season 2 and Mama June Season 9 continued their filming schedules, cementing their presence in Atlanta and various Georgia communities.
Netflix’s highly anticipated live-action reimagining, Scooby-Doo: Origins, started production in June, with Mckenna Grace, Tanner Hagen, and Abby Ryder Fortson joining the cast, utilizing Georgia’s diverse backdrops for its mystery-adventure narrative. Warner Bros.’s Exodus was also a prominent feature project in June, leveraging Georgia’s soundstages and varied landscapes for its large-scale demands. New entries like All the Sinners Bleed Season 1 (Netflix), an adaptation of S.A. Cosby’s Southern crime novel, began filming in the Atlanta metro area, reinforcing the state’s appeal for atmospheric, character-driven dramas. Universal Pictures’ Comeback King, a character-driven drama with comedic notes, also began in June, benefiting from Georgia’s tax incentives and robust crew base.
Early 2026: Kicking Off a Monumental Year
The year 2026 started strong with a diverse slate of productions. In May 2026, 7 Little Johnstons Season 18 (TLC / Discovery+) continued its family-focused reality series, while Black Dagger Brotherhood: Lover Eternal Season 2 (Passionflix) expanded its romantic fantasy world at Trilith Studios. Game shows like Celebrity Family Feud Season 12 and Family Feud Season 28, both hosted by Steve Harvey, solidified Georgia’s status as a hub for high-volume studio productions. New independent features like Brine, Hal, and Inground also commenced, showcasing the state’s appeal for varied budget levels.
April 2026 saw the pilot production for NBC’s Puzzled, starring Damon Wayans Jr., and a new adaptation of The Rockford Files starring David Boreanaz, further diversifying Georgia’s television offerings. Paramount’s action-oriented feature The Rescue also began filming in Atlanta, bringing large-scale tactical action to the region. March 2026 introduced independent dramas like Bound to My Rival and the festive Catalina Christmas, leveraging Atlanta’s urban settings and Savannah’s historic charm respectively. Netflix’s hit dating experiment Love Is Blind Seasons 12/13 also returned to Atlanta, making it a key location for the global reality phenomenon.
February and January 2026 set the tone for the year with significant projects. 21 Down, an independent drama starring Ashley Judd and inspired by the true story of Caden Cox, began production, highlighting themes of perseverance and inclusion. Hulu’s sports-comedy series Chad Powers Season 2, starring Glen Powell, continued its narrative across Georgia, inspired by Eli Manning’s undercover football tryouts. TLC’s Mad Poper and A&E’s Million Dollar Mountain Home joined the reality TV lineup, showcasing both quirky human interest stories and the booming luxury real estate market in North Georgia. Netflix’s Untitled HBCU Project, a modern sequel to A Different World, began filming at real HBCU sites in Atlanta, emphasizing themes of education, heritage, and leadership.
Late 2025: A Strong Precursor to 2026
The end of 2025 provided a strong indication of Georgia’s burgeoning film industry. November and December 2025 saw the continued filming of 7 Little Johnstons Season 16 (TLC), Will Trent Season 4 (FOX), and Sweet Magnolias Season 5 (Netflix), all of which remained Georgia staples. Beyond the Gates (CBS) continued its groundbreaking run. Reality mainstays like Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Season 13 (MTV/VH1), Married to Medicine: Atlanta Season 12 (Bravo), and The Ms. Pat Show Season 5 (BET+) maintained their presence, underscoring Atlanta’s dominance in unscripted programming. New and notable projects included BET’s 106 & Sports, a hybrid of music and sports culture, and Netflix’s ’Tis So Sweet, a faith-based feature film produced by Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin, starring Taraji P. Henson. Paramount’s Tulsa King Season 4 with Sylvester Stallone also shifted much of its production to Atlanta, leveraging Georgia’s versatile urban and suburban landscapes.
October 2025 featured high-profile film projects like Netflix’s romantic comedy Just Picture It starring Millie Bobby Brown, and Amazon Studios’ biopic Madden starring Nicolas Cage as John Madden, both significantly impacting local casting and crew hiring. Apple TV+’s prestige drama Cape Fear, with Amy Adams and Javier Bardem, and Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi film The Dish (Amblin Entertainment) also reinforced Georgia’s status for top-tier productions.
Broader Economic and Cultural Impact
Georgia’s sustained film and television production boom yields significant economic and cultural benefits. The state’s generous tax credit, coupled with a growing network of state-of-the-art studio facilities like Trilith Studios, Tyler Perry Studios, and Assembly Studios, has created a magnetic environment for content creators. These facilities offer expansive soundstages, virtual production capabilities, and comprehensive post-production services, making Georgia a one-stop shop for diverse filmmaking needs.
The economic impact is multifaceted, including direct spending on local businesses, increased tourism (especially to locations featured in popular productions), and a thriving job market for industry professionals. State officials report that the film and television industry annually generates billions in economic output and supports tens of thousands of full-time and freelance positions, from camera operators and set designers to caterers and transportation services. Educational initiatives and workforce development programs are continually expanding to meet the demand for skilled labor, ensuring a sustainable talent pipeline.
Culturally, Georgia has become a prominent fixture in global entertainment. The consistent presence of diverse narratives—from family dramas and historical pieces to sci-fi thrillers and reality series—reflects and amplifies the state’s unique character. This cultural exchange not only boosts Georgia’s profile but also fosters a rich, dynamic creative ecosystem where local talent can thrive alongside international stars and major production companies.
Challenges and Future Outlook
Despite its remarkable growth, Georgia’s film industry faces ongoing challenges. Maintaining competitive tax incentives in a landscape of fluctuating state policies and external pressures is crucial. Additionally, ensuring continued workforce diversity and development remains a priority to support the burgeoning demand across all production types. Infrastructure development, including soundstage expansion and technological upgrades, must keep pace with industry advancements, particularly in areas like virtual production and high-definition streaming content.
Looking ahead, the future of filming in Georgia appears robust. The state’s strategic investments, combined with its proven track record, position it for sustained growth. Emerging trends like the increasing demand for diverse storytelling, the rise of virtual production technologies, and the continued expansion of streaming platforms will likely further solidify Georgia’s role as a leading production destination. For industry professionals, from aspiring actors to seasoned crew members, Georgia offers unparalleled opportunities to contribute to one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving entertainment markets in the world. The Peach State’s journey from a nascent filming location to a global production hub continues to unfold, with each new project adding another chapter to its remarkable success story.
