Avatar (2009) – Filming Locations
Science Fiction / Action / Adventure · Directed by James Cameron · Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña
In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.
Where was Avatar filmed?
- Wellington, New Zealand, Wellington – Motion capture and visual effects production facilities where the primary filming and digital animation work occurred. James Cameron chose New Zealand as the primary production hub, utilizing Peter Jackson's established infrastructure and Weta's world-class visual effects capabilities for the groundbreaking motion capture technology
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Post-production, digital effects rendering, and studio recording facilities. Fox Studios housed the rendering farm and post-production workflow for the extensive digital composition of Pandora and all motion-captured character animations
- Montserrat, Spain, Montserrat – Visual reference and inspiration for the floating Hallelujah Mountains of Pandora. The distinctive rock formations of Montserrat near Barcelona served as direct visual inspiration for the film's iconic floating mountain landscapes, informing the design and cinematography of Pandora's floating islands