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Utah Attracts Diverse Film Productions with Incentives
From sports competitions to historical dramas, the state's booming film industry promises economic benefits and job creation.
Feb. 6, 2026 at 3:31pm
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Utah is rapidly becoming a hotspot for film and television production, attracting a diverse range of projects from sports competitions to historical dramas and reality television. Recent approvals for film incentives signal a continued boom for the state's film industry, promising economic benefits and job creation across multiple counties.
Why it matters
Utah's scenic landscapes, production infrastructure, and film incentives are making the state an increasingly attractive destination for a wide variety of film and television projects, from niche sports competitions to long-running reality TV series. This growth in the state's film industry is generating significant economic impact and job opportunities.
The details
The 'Unwell Winter Games,' a new sports competition show featuring a blend of Olympic-style competitions, celebrities, athletes, and internet stars, is filming in Park City this month. The series targets a Gen Z audience, demonstrating a growing trend of content creators expanding into production. Meanwhile, the New Testament drama 'The Chosen' will return to Utah for its seventh season, filming in and around Goshen in Utah County, taking advantage of the state's versatile filming locations. Additionally, Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' is set to begin filming its seventh season in Salt Lake County, further solidifying Utah's appeal for reality television production.
- The 'Unwell Winter Games' is filming in Park City this month.
- The seventh season of 'The Chosen' is expected to air in late 2026 and early 2027.
- The seventh season of 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' is set to begin filming in Salt Lake County.
The players
Alex Cooper
The popular host of the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, who is bringing her 'Unwell' brand to life with the new sports competition show 'Unwell Winter Games'.
Brad Pelo
The president of the production company behind 'The Chosen', who praised Utah's 'wonderful people, stunning landscape, and perfect locations' for the series.
Utah Film Commission
The organization that provides support and resources for all types of film productions in the state, including incentives and information on filming locations.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
The Utah Film Commission continues to work with productions to facilitate filming in the state, and more projects are expected to take advantage of the state's incentives and diverse locations in the coming years.
The takeaway
Utah's growing film industry is attracting a wide range of productions, from sports competitions to historical dramas, showcasing the state's versatility and appeal as a filming destination. The economic benefits and job creation generated by these projects underscore the importance of the state's film incentives and the Utah Film Commission's efforts to support the industry.
