EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Warner Bros. film “One Battle After Another,” featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, has contributed close to $6 million in El Paso, according to Destination El Paso.
The film, directed by Paul Thomas, utilized El Paso as its filming location, which benefited a wide range of businesses in the community economically.
“The production’s investment included hiring local cast and extras, purchasing hardware and lumber, sourcing props, set dressing, and wardrobe, and utilizing car and truck rentals, catering services, off-duty police, security services, hotel accommodations, and location fees. This influx of activity provided a boost to El Paso’s event, creative, and service sectors, reinforcing the city’s growing reputation as a film-friendly destination.”
The film was filmed over a course of 18 days in May and June 2024, and all filming locations were primarily used at night with “limited impact to downtown businesses,” Destination El Paso said.
Destination El Paso says a significant portion of the spending was driven by two major set builds constructed for the El Paso portion of the film.
“These large-scale builds required extensive materials and labor, resulting in higher-than-average local expenditures compared to other filming regions.”
Destination El Paso says the successful execution of the film highlights the city’s ability and capacity to support major film productions and its commitment to “fostering economic development through film, television and the creative industries.”
“From the very first call, to the last day of wrap, the El Paso Film Commission played a critical role in coordinating more than fifteen local, city, county, state, and federal agencies and organizations to bring the El Paso portion of the film to the screen.”
Film Commissioner for the City of El Paso Drew Mayer-Oakes
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