The film was shot in Hawaii and New Zealand, using real city streets, beaches, and modern facilities to showcase the contrast between the sunny island landscape and high-intensity action. The production combines recognizable Honolulu landmarks with Auckland suburbs and specially built sets for controlled stunts, creating a believable «journey» without constantly moving the entire crew.

Filming Locations:

Kekaulike Street, Chinatown

In the Movie

The scene where the Chinese New Year celebration takes place, staged on this street to capture a lively urban atmosphere with crowds and decorations, creating an energetic backdrop for a public event early in the story.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on a busy street in Honolulu's Chinatown district, surrounded by small storefronts, markets, and restaurants. The dense urban layout and pedestrian-friendly blocks are ideal for shooting crowd scenes and organizing festivals such as parades and street parties, allowing for an authentic and dynamic atmosphere.

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

In the Movie

The scene where the opening nighttime aerial shot unfolds, with the camera flying over the resort complex; one of the towers is shown with an added “Robichaux” sign on top to match the film's fictional brand.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a large beachfront resort complex in Waikiki, consisting of multiple high-rise towers, shops, and open promenades. Its nighttime lighting and open beach views make it ideal for impressive aerial panoramic shots and skyline footage, providing a magnificent backdrop for cinematic scenes.

Makua Beach, Oahu

In the Movie

The scene where a funeral procession takes place, staged on the sand using the wide shoreline for group blocking and emotional shots, while the lack of developed infrastructure helps maintain a secluded atmosphere.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on a remote, largely undeveloped sandy beach on Oahu's leeward coast with minimal built infrastructure. Its open shoreline and natural backdrop create a sense of isolation, appearing on camera as a private and untouched location, ideal for intimate and dramatic scenes.

St. Kevin's Arcade, Karangahape Road

In the Movie

The scene where parkour moments with Pika occur, filmed in and around the arcade to capture quick footwork, direction changes, and vertical transitions using the arcade's corridors, stairwells, and nearby street edges.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in an art-deco shopping arcade in central Auckland on K Road, with interior corridors, staircases, and multiple entrances. The layered architecture and pedestrian walkways are practical for choreographing parkour-style movements and routes, creating a dynamic and visually interesting environment for filming.

Meremere Dragway

In the Movie

The scene where the main stunt driving for the chase sequence is performed, filmed here to safely execute high-speed maneuvers and multiple takes under controlled conditions, instead of using a real highway for most dynamic moments.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a specialized drag racing facility south of Auckland with long straight sections, controlled access, and safety buffer zones. It provides a predictable environment for precise driving, high-speed passes, and stunt coordination away from public traffic, which is critical for safety.