Oklahoma City Hosts Three Major Film Productions
Three feature films are in production in Oklahoma City in 2026, supported by state and city film incentives.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Remote Work
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Copperhead, starring Miles Teller and Jason Momoa, is filming in Oklahoma City alongside Pipecleaner Boy, starring Abigail Breslin, and His Heart, starring Esai Morales and Kelsey Grammer. The Effigy has moved its production start to next year.
Why it matters
Film incentives are a deciding factor for many productions choosing Oklahoma, and the city's rebate program is drawing projects to the area. Local film activity brings spending and jobs to the Oklahoma City region.
A $4 million city rebate commitment has generated $108 million in direct expenditures, an estimated $373.8 million total economic impact for Oklahoma City, and a 93-to-1 ratio of impact to rebate funds. Statewide film employment has grown 56.2%, though the extraction does not detail how those figures are split across productions.
The players
Greater Oklahoma City Chamber
The regional business organization that produced the $373.8 million economic impact estimate for film activity in Oklahoma City.
The details
Copperhead, a crime thriller, is filming in Oklahoma City, while Pipecleaner Boy and His Heart are also in production. The Effigy changed its production dates at the last minute, moving filming to next year. The city's film rebate is stackable with the state's, which officials point to as a factor in attracting productions.
Timeline
2026: Three major film projects in production simultaneously in Oklahoma City
Next year: The Effigy's rescheduled filming start
Market Landscape
Oklahoma's 18th-place national ranking for film incentives places the state among a field of competing states that offer rebates to lure productions. The city's stackable 5 to 10% rebate adds a local layer on top of the state's 20 to 30% incentive, a structure that competes directly with other states' film tax credit programs.
Residents of Oklahoma City may see more film crews, casting calls and production jobs in the area as these projects move forward. The stackable state and city rebates are the financial mechanism drawing these productions, which can translate into local hiring and spending.
The takeaway
Film incentives are shaping where productions choose to shoot, and Oklahoma City's combined state and city rebates are a clear example of how local policy can drive regional economic activity.
Further reading
For broader context on how businesses are reshaping where and how work happens, explore Remote Work coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KFOR 4 Oklahoma City.
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