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Where was Black Panther filmed?

2018

City Locations

Atlanta (USA)

Location Types

Apartment, Buildings, American, Museum, Art District, Storage

Location Styles

Modern Building, Neo-Gothic, City Streets, Neglected

About Black Panther

The 2018 American superhero film Black Panther, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, is about T'Challa, also known as Black Panther. It is the 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, produced by Marvel Studios. The story of this movie focuses on T'Challa - the king of Wakanda now that his father has passed away. Wakanda's regulations follow a non-interventionist policy and avoid all forms of violence.

He returns to his homeland to take the throne and is accompanied by loved ones, such as Nakia. T'Challa and Nakia have been in a relationship for some time now. While they are participating in the ceremony, M'Baku - leader of the Jabari tribe and filled with revenge - interrupts proceedings and challenges T'Challah to combat. The descendant of the Black Panther defeats M'Baku but must unite all people of Wakanda just as his ancestors did long ago to ensure safety throughout his kingdom.

Black Panther Locations

Although the film is set in Africa, most of the footage was actually recorded in Atlanta and South Korea. The film's producers began filming first in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The crew also relocated to various locations around Atlanta, including Pinewood Atlanta Studios and the Sweet Auburn neighborhood.

Atlanta stood in for a number of different locations in the film. London was recreated at the High Museum of Art, with its British paintings and sculptures providing the perfect backdrop for scenes set at the Museum of Great Britain. The United Nations building was also filmed at Atlanta City Hall, making use of its imposing columns and grandeur to capture the feeling of international diplomacy. And finally, the crew traveled to Busan, Korea to film the market scene, which provided a bustling and vibrant atmosphere that brought the film's fictional world to life.

Some of the scenes involved more than 150 automobiles and 700 participants for the automobile chase sequence that was shot in Busan. Other sites where filming occurred included Marine City, Gwangali Beach, and Jagalchi Fish Market.

The 90s flashback scene in Black Panther

Wheat Street Towers, 375 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta

The scene in 1992 where we see T'challa (Chadwick Boseman) as a student at Saint Mary's College High School in Berkeley was filmed at the Wheat Street Towers near the Sweet Auburn Historic District located east of downtown Atlanta. The opening shot is of Wheat Street Towers, a high-rise building for seniors established by Wheat Street Baptist Church.

This building has been designated as a historic landmark. In addition to being prominently featured in the opening scene of the 2018 film Black Panther, the Wheat Street Towers also appear in the concluding scene.

A historic African-American community in Atlanta, Georgia is Sweet Auburn District. The name Sweet Auburn was given by John Wesley Dobbs, referring to a renowned street with one of the United States' largest concentrations of African-American firms. Sweet Auburn was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1976.

To get there, take MARTA to the Five Points Station. From there, walk east on Edgewood Avenue for about five blocks until you reach Auburn Avenue. The Wheat Street Towers will be on your left.

Stealing of Wakandan artifact scene in Black Panther

The High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta

The character Erik "Killmonger" Stevens (Michael B. Jordan) is looking at African artifacts in a museum when the director approaches him and provides information about specific works. Killmonger rapidly interrupts her and states that a seventh-century war hammer wasn't created by the Fula tribe in Benin, which is what she believes. The curator falls to the floor and dies seconds after drinking her coffee, which had been poisoned. He and his team, pretending to be EMTs, then rush into the museum and kill the security before stealing a Vibranium artifact from the Museum of Great Britain.

Sure thing, the Museum of Great Britain does not exist in London or anywhere else. The museum's interior and exterior were filmed at Atlanta's High Museum of Art. The museum, known as "The High" to locals in Atlanta, is the leading art museum in the Southeastern United States. It has more than 15,000 works of art. Its permanent collections from 19-20th-century contain modern and contemporary artworks, photography, European paintings, American decorative art, a burgeoning African American art collection; folk and African Art. The High is also committed to promoting and preserving works by Southern artists.

If you watch Fox's medical drama The Resident, this building may look familiar to you. It was also featured in the first episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

To get to the location take MARTA to the Arts Center station. The museum is a short walk from there. You can also take the free Red or Gold Circulator bus routes. The Red Route stops right in front of the museum on Peachtree Street, and the Gold Route stops at Peachtree and 15th Streets.

Ulysses Klaue gets shot by Killmonger scene in Black Panther

Atlanta Air Recovery and Storage in Griffin Abandoned Airfield, 1146 Uniform Road, Griffin

In "Black Panther," South African arms dealer Ulysses Klaue (Andy Sirkis) is shot by Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) in an airfield in South Korea. After loading the African artifact on the plane, Killmonger asked to be transported to Wakanda but was refused due to friction between T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) and Klaue (Andy Serkis). Then we see how Killmonger shoots him twice in the chest.

Some of "Black Panther" was shot in South Korea, but the scene depicted here took place at an abandoned airfield in Griffin. Griffin is a former railway "boomtown" that has grown into a thriving metro Atlanta suburb. Griffin, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has a historic downtown area that has been used or featured in films and television series including "Driving Miss Daisy," "The Walking Dead," "The Hunger Games" and others. Atlanta Air Recovery & Storage is an aviation company based in Atlanta.

The best way to get to Atlanta Air Recovery & Storage is by car. From Atlanta, take I-85 North toward Greenville. Take exit 64 for US-19/GA-20 toward GA-20/Loganville. Turn left onto US-19 N/GA-20 E/Carrollton St and continue straight for 3 miles. Turn right onto Uniform Rd and the destination will be on the right.

T'Challa, Okoye, and Nakia chasing the track scene in Black Panther

The Metropolitan Business and Arts District, 675 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Atlanta

In several shots, the filmmakers recreated South Korea for Atlanta, including the sequence when T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman), Okoye (Danai Gurira), and Nakia (Lupita Nyong'o) are tracking the artifact's trail through the Fish Market to an underground casino in Busan's Jagalchi Market.

In this scene, Wakandans give chase to Klaue through the streets of Busan, using twists and turns along with skilled acrobatics by T’Challa and Okoye to avoid gunfire while taking out cars one by one. Okoye uses his new weapon in a prosthetic arm during the pursuit, a laser that is effective against vibranium, forcing the main character to go on the defensive which disables both Shuri’s and Nakia’s cars.

The scene was filmed at MET Atlanta, an area that used to be a group of neglected warehouses. It was later restructured into a place flourishing with arts and culture, consisting of art studios, galleries, workshops, and more.

The Metropolitan Business and Arts District is located in southwest Atlanta. The best way to get there is by taking MARTA to the West End station. From there, you can either walk or take the free Circulator bus. The Red Route stops right in front of the district on Metropolitan Parkway, and the Gold Route stops at Lee Street and Metropolitan Parkway.

T’Challa speaks up in UN scene In Black Panther

City Hall, 68 Mitchell St SW, Atlanta

In Black Panther, the interior of Atlanta’s City Hall was used as a stand-in for the United Nations during one of the post-credit scenes. In real life, the United Nations is actually located in New York City’s Turtle Bay area. In his address, T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) emphasizes that Wakanda has spent far too long in the shadows, keeping its expertise and resources from the rest of the world. In current times, it is more important than ever for people to help each other. "Fools build barriers. The wise build bridges," he declares.

If you plan ahead, you can take a tour of the inside of Atlanta's City Hall, which is an excellent example of Neo-Gothic architecture for government buildings.

Atlanta's City Hall is located in downtown Atlanta on Mitchell Street. The best way to get there is by taking MARTA to the Five Points station. From there, you can either walk or take the free Circulator bus. The Red Route stops right in front of City Hall on Mitchell Street.

T'Challa fighting against Killmonger scene in Black Panther

Bouckaert Farms, 9445 Browns Lake Road, Fairburn

The climactic battle in Black Panther was praised by audiences as being spectacular. Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) exploited T'Challa's (Chadwick Boseman) weakness to punch the King, mocking him and the notion that he was too feeble. Killmonger picked up T'Challa on his shoulders and threw him down the waterfall, making Killmonger king of Wakanda in the end.

The filmed battle scene was not set in Africa, as one might assume, but at Bouckaert Farm. Chattahoochee Hills Eventing is an 8,000-acre urban farm that contains Stallard Lakes and woodlands extending 12 miles along the Chattahoochee River. This rural oasis is only a 15-mile drive from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

The best way to get to Bouckaert Farms is by car. From Atlanta, take I-85 South to exit 61 for Ga-74/Campbellton Road. Turn left onto GA-74 E/Campbellton Road and continue straight for 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Browns Lake Rd and the destination will be on the right.

Conclusion

After watching the movie, it is clear that the film is great entertainment and a good movie that goes beyond its visual spectacle. This feels like a critically important film and a huge step forward in giving an African voice to mainstream cinema. It's a superhero action film with an unrepentant and combative political perspective, complemented by a timely commentary on history, racism, and human inequality.

If you have a chance to visit any of the filming locations, it is definitely worth it! The movie is visually stunning, with beautiful scenery and intricate costumes. The story is exciting and action-packed, with a strong message about racial tensions and inequality and the cast is excellent, with stand-out performances from Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa/Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger, and Lupita Nyong'o as Nakia. Overall, Black Panther is an enjoyable and thought-provoking film that is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.