Cinecittà 2026: A New Chapter for Italy’s Iconic Studios
Founded in 1937 and long synonymous with the golden age of Italian and international cinema, Cinecittà is once again at the center of the global production map — and the numbers tell the story clearly. The most visible sign of this momentum came in March, when Netflix officially began production on its live-action Assassin’s Creed series at the Rome studios. Directed by Johan Renck (Chernobyl), the show tells an original story set in Rome in 64 AD, with filming started on March 9 and scheduled to run for seven months; industry reports indicate Netflix is targeting a 2027 launch window.
Assassin’s Creed is far from an isolated case. Cinecittà has recently hosted major international projects such as Mel Gibson’s sequel The Resurrection of the Christ, which employed large-scale sets and multiple soundstages during its Rome shoot and has now completed its production phase. Recent high-profile titles connected to Rome and the Lazio region also include Ridley Scott’s post‑apocalyptic feature The Dog Stars, filmed in 2025 across locations in and around Rome and central Italy, with Cinecittà playing a strategic role within this wider production ecosystem. In this context, international producers consistently highlight the combination of highly skilled Italian crews, state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, and the creative and logistical advantages of working in and around Rome as decisive factors in choosing Cinecittà.
Much of this renewed confidence is built on a concrete foundation. Cinecittà’s investment plan — set to conclude in June 2026 — has delivered five new soundstages, the renovation of four existing ones, 21,000 square meters of production space, and 10 hectares of backlot, all backed by a €232 million investment, resulting in a 60% increase in production capacity. The studio also closed 2025 with a net profit of €1.1 million — a significant turnaround after years of disruption caused above all by the pandemic and by the wider slowdown that has affected the global screen industries
The pace of activity speaks for itself. All large soundstages are currently occupied, a detail that prompted Cinecittà to inaugurate a brand-new Teatro 23 specifically to host this year’s David di Donatello ceremony on May 6. Welcoming the Assassin’s Creed production, CEO Manuela Cacciamani said in a statement: “I am honored that Netflix has chosen our Studios and sets to produce such a spectacular, ambitious series — but I am even more honored by the trust placed in our skilled workforce and in our art department, which is collaborating on the creation of truly spectacular sets.”
As it approaches its 90th anniversary in 2027, Cinecittà is making the case that legacy and modernity are not opposites. The studio that gave the world Fellini’s dreamscapes and Sergio Leone’s spaghetti westerns is now the same studio expanding its Roman backlot and soundstage offering for a new generation of global franchises. The coordinates have changed — but the ambition hasn’t.
Sources: Cinecittà
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Founded in 1937 and long synonymous with the golden age of Italian and international cinema, Cinecittà is once again at the center of the global production map — and the numbers tell the story clearly. The most visible sign of this momentum came in March, when Netflix officially began production on its live-action Assassin’s Creed series at the Rome studios. Directed by Johan Renck (Chernobyl), the show tells an original story set in Rome in 64 AD, with filming started on March 9 and scheduled to run for seven months; industry reports indicate Netflix is targeting a 2027 launch window.
Assassin’s Creed is far from an isolated case. Cinecittà has recently hosted major international projects such as Mel Gibson’s sequel The Resurrection of the Christ, which employed large-scale sets and multiple soundstages during its Rome shoot and has now completed its production phase. Recent high-profile titles connected to Rome and the Lazio region also include Ridley Scott’s post‑apocalyptic feature The Dog Stars, filmed in 2025 across locations in and around Rome and central Italy, with Cinecittà playing a strategic role within this wider production ecosystem. In this context, international producers consistently highlight the combination of highly skilled Italian crews, state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, and the creative and logistical advantages of working in and around Rome as decisive factors in choosing Cinecittà.
Much of this renewed confidence is built on a concrete foundation. Cinecittà’s investment plan — set to conclude in June 2026 — has delivered five new soundstages, the renovation of four existing ones, 21,000 square meters of production space, and 10 hectares of backlot, all backed by a €232 million investment, resulting in a 60% increase in production capacity. The studio also closed 2025 with a net profit of €1.1 million — a significant turnaround after years of disruption caused above all by the pandemic and by the wider slowdown that has affected the global screen industries
The pace of activity speaks for itself. All large soundstages are currently occupied, a detail that prompted Cinecittà to inaugurate a brand-new Teatro 23 specifically to host this year’s David di Donatello ceremony on May 6. Welcoming the Assassin’s Creed production, CEO Manuela Cacciamani said in a statement: “I am honored that Netflix has chosen our Studios and sets to produce such a spectacular, ambitious series — but I am even more honored by the trust placed in our skilled workforce and in our art department, which is collaborating on the creation of truly spectacular sets.”
As it approaches its 90th anniversary in 2027, Cinecittà is making the case that legacy and modernity are not opposites. The studio that gave the world Fellini’s dreamscapes and Sergio Leone’s spaghetti westerns is now the same studio expanding its Roman backlot and soundstage offering for a new generation of global franchises. The coordinates have changed — but the ambition hasn’t.
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