Why J.J. Abrams Is Downsizing
By Borys Kit
Published on April 7, 2026.
J.J. Abrams' shingle, Bad Robot, has announced it is closing its L.A. office and moving its creative office space to New York. The move was part of a shift in focus to New New York, where Abrams now lives. The company had been a key producer of TV series with shows like Lost, Fringe, Person of Interest and Westworld. Despite a record-setting $250 million deal with WarnerMedia in 2019, the company faced challenges including stalled development of the original sci-fi drama Demimonde and a failed attempt to secure a budget north of $200 million. Abrams is currently focusing on The Great Beyond, his first directed movie since 2019, and the 2028 Dr. Seuss adaptation of the 16th Dr.
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