Top 5 Most Used Film Locations In The World

As the headquarters to four of the Big Five" major studios, it's no surprise that the top five film locations for movies and TV shows are in Los Angeles and New York.

The "Big Apple" Takes the Top Spot

From "Romeo and Juliet" in 1908 to the animated sitcom "Central Park" in 2020, Central Park has been the most popular location in film production for more than a century.

"Muscle Beach" Powers into Second Place

As the setting for more than 160 movies and TV shows, Venice Beach and its Boardwalk have muscled their way onto the list at the number two slot.

"The Village" Climbs into Third Place

Located on the west side of Manhattan, the eclectic environment, popular neighborhood venues and resident artists elevate Greenwich Village into the third most popular setting for cinematic production.

Queens Ranks Fourth in Top 5 Royalty

With an extraordinary blend of food, people, artistry, culture and Manhattan views, Astoria's TV journey down "Sesame Street" continues to lift the city into the number four position.

Brooklyn Nails Down the Top Five

Feature films like Sherlock Holmes and Coming to America, help another New York suburb, Williamsburg, round out the fifth slot of most popular film locations for movies and TV shows.