Instagram/J.J. Abrams Movie J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot shifts from LA to NYC, downsizing after selling its headquarters. Explore the move and the legacy of hits like Lost and Cloverfield. April 4, 2026 AceShowbiz - The production company Bad Robot, led by J.J. Abrams, is entering a new chapter by downsizing and relocating its base of operations from Los Angeles to New York City, where Abrams currently lives. This transition follows the sale of Bad Robot's longtime Santa Monica headquarters for $31 million in November.