Joss Whedon’s big-screen finale to the cult sci-fi series Firefly – a last stand aboard a battered spaceship – was filmed in and around Los Angeles, using striking California locations for its far-flung worlds.
Where was Serenity filmed?
Serenity was filmed in and around Los Angeles, California, with desert locations for its alien worlds.
Every Serenity location, explained
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The planet Miranda – Pomona
The eerie dead world of Miranda used the striking Diamond Ranch High School in Pomona.
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River’s world – San Marino
Early scenes used The Huntington gardens in San Marino.
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The desert – Borrego Springs
The film’s finale used the desert near Borrego Springs, California.
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The studios – Los Angeles
The ship interiors were built at studios in Los Angeles.
Planning a visit
The striking Diamond Ranch High School and the deserts of Southern California are real, accessible pieces of the film’s universe.
Serenity Fun Facts
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Filmed around LA The sci-fi finale used Los Angeles and Southern California.
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A striking school as Miranda The dead world of Miranda used a futuristic Pomona high school.
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Firefly's finale The film concludes the cancelled cult series Firefly.
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A Joss Whedon film Whedon wrote and directed both the series and the film.
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Fan-fuelled Firefly’s devoted fans helped bring the film to the screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Serenity filmed?
In and around Los Angeles, California, with desert locations for its alien worlds.
Is it a Firefly film?
Yes – it concludes the cult series Firefly.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Southern California locations are accessible.
Who directed it?
Joss Whedon.
When was it released?
2005.
