Georgia is no longer just the Peach State, but a paradise for sci-fi and superhero movie buffs alike. With such coveted franchises having films shot here next to our historic landmarks and iconic places, Georgia has become the perfect filming destination for cinematic excitement. From Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, and Robert Downey Jr representing in Captain America: Civil War to January Jones and Kevin Bacon spending time during the X-Men prequel film on Jekyll Island, our state provides the environment and atmosphere for some of the biggest blockbuster hits. From Pinewood Studios playing a role in Ant-Man and Passengers to The Bank of America building utilized for the long-anticipated sequel Guardians of Galaxy Vol.2, there’s no denying that Georgia knows how to excite movie Production pleasurers and optimize movie magic.

Location of Big Budget Films in Georgia

Georgia has a booming film industry, and many of the biggest-budget films have been shot in the state. Here are some of the notable locations used for recent blockbusters:

• Porsche Experience Center in Hapeville – Captain America: Civil War
• “The Gulch” Downtown near Philips Arena – Captain America: Civil War
• Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville – Captain America: Civil War
• Stone Mountain Park – Avengers: Infinity War
• Marietta Square – Spider-Man: Homecoming
• Atlanta Motor Speedway – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
• Serenbe Film Studio – Black Panther

Georgia has become a mecca for fantasy, sci-fi, and superhero movies over the last few years. From Captain America: Civil War to other blockbuster hits, Georgia’s spaces have been easily transformed into other worlds. For example, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, and Robert Downey Jr. reprised their roles in Captain America: Civil War, which was filmed at the Porsche Experience Center in Hapeville, “The Gulch” downtown near Philips Arena, and at Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville.

Filming Locations

X-Men: First Class is the first installment of the Marvel prequels. This action-packed film follows a group of mutants who are enlisted by the government to help stop a dictator. Filming for this iconic movie took place in both the United States and England, including the prestigious Jekyll Island. January Jones and Kevin Bacon have been rumored to have stayed at The Cloister on Sea Island during filming.

The second installment of the Marvel cinematic universe, Ant-Man, stars Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly, and John Slattery. In this story, Scott Lang, a con man, joins forces with his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, to pull off a bank heist that will transform him into a strong but tiny superhero. Atlanta’s landmarks such as the Bank of America building, the recently imploded Archives building, and Broad Street were used in the filming. Fayetteville’s Pinewood Studios was also featured in Ant-Man, adding to its impressive production value.

Filming at Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville

The highly anticipated sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, continues to explore Peter Quill’s past as Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, Zoe Saldana, and the voices of Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper return. Filming took place at Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville. In addition, Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville featured prominently in the futuristic film Passengers, where thousands of people are placed in sleep pods for a 120-year journey to a distant colony planet. But when two passengers wake up 90 years too early, it leads to a thrilling adventure starring Chris Pratt, Jennifer Lawrence, Laurence Fishburne, and Michael Sheen.

Filming Locations

The new Spider-Man franchise, Spider-Man: Homecoming, proudly follows the events of Avengers: Infinity War and was filmed in Georgia. Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr., and Marisa Tomei star in the movie which was filmed at Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville as well as the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, and Grady High School near Piedmont Park. The cinematic masterpiece brings together fan-favorite superheroes from across the Marvel Universe, allowing them to battle the Mad Titan, Thanos – showcasing the power of collaboration. Filming primarily took place at Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville as well as around the metro Atlanta area, and at Tallulah Gorge.

Georgia’s versatile locations have made the Peach State a desirable destination for filmmakers looking to create fantasy worlds. From Marvel superhero films such as Captain America: Civil War and Ant-Man to X-Men: First Class and Passengers, Georgia has been home to some of the most iconic scenes of the past decade. By utilizing iconic landmarks such as The Gulch and Bank of America, stunning landscape shots on Jekyll Island, and the historic Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville, Georgia provides the perfect backdrop for any moviegoer to experience the allure of fantastical universes many only dream of.