<P> The film was first announced on December 3 , 2012 , marking MacFarlane 's second foray into live - action directing , after 2012 's Ted . Principal photography began on May 6 , 2013 . Filming locations included various areas in and around Albuquerque , New Mexico , also including the Santa Fe Studio in Santa Fe . Principal photography ended on August 9 , 2013 . The film shoot was difficult , as the cast and crew navigated rough weather : `` everything from hailstorms to blistering heat to arctic winds and torrential rainstorms . '' </P>
<P> The film was first announced on December 3 , 2012 , marking MacFarlane 's second foray into live - action directing , after 2012 's Ted . Principal photography began on May 6 , 2013 . Filming locations included various areas in and around Albuquerque , New Mexico , also including the Santa Fe Studio in Santa Fe . Principal photography ended on August 9 , 2013 . The film shoot was difficult , as the cast and crew navigated rough weather : `` everything from hailstorms to blistering heat to arctic winds and torrential rainstorms . '' </P>
a million ways to die in the west filming locations
a million ways to die in the west filming locations
Albuquerque , New Mexico Santa Fe Studio in Santa Fe
Albuquerque , New Mexico Santa Fe Studio in Santa Fe