Hollywood's Empty Soundstages: Studio Tours Confront a Filming Exodus

Major Hollywood studio tours are struggling to attract visitors. The core problem is simple: fewer movies and TV shows are now filmed on the historic lots. One recent guest described the experience as having "a vibe of tiredness, like the end of something." With many productions moving to other states or countries for tax incentives, the iconic backlots are often quiet. Tour operators now rely more on exhibits of old costumes and props. They highlight past glories because current filming activity is sparse. The change shows a wider shift in the global entertainment industry. The tours continue, but they are increasingly memorials to a Hollywood era that has largely moved elsewhere.