The second Hunger Games ups the stakes with a tropical arena and a gleaming Capitol – filming the Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia, and the deadly jungle arena in the lush landscapes of Hawaii.
Where was The Hunger Games: Catching Fire filmed?
Catching Fire was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia (the Capitol) and in Hawaii (the jungle arena).
Every Catching Fire location, explained
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The Capitol – Atlanta
The gleaming Capitol scenes used Atlanta, Georgia, including its convention center and Georgia State University.
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The arena – Hawaii
The tropical, clock-shaped arena used the jungles and beaches of Oahu, Hawaii.
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District 12 – Georgia
The coal-country scenes continued to use Georgia.
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The wider Panem
The film built its dystopian world across Georgia and Hawaii.
Planning a visit
Atlanta and the beaches and jungles of Oahu, Hawaii are real, accessible pieces of the film’s world.
Catching Fire Fun Facts
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Atlanta is the Capitol The gleaming Capitol scenes used Atlanta, Georgia.
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Hawaii is the arena The tropical arena used the jungles and beaches of Oahu.
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A clock arena The arena is designed as a giant, deadly clock.
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Based on a novel It adapts the second book in Suzanne Collins’s trilogy.
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Lawrence returns Jennifer Lawrence returns as Katniss Everdeen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Hunger Games: Catching Fire filmed?
In Atlanta, Georgia (the Capitol) and in Hawaii (the jungle arena).
Where was the arena filmed?
In the jungles and beaches of Oahu, Hawaii.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Atlanta and Oahu are both accessible.
Who directed Catching Fire?
Francis Lawrence.
Who stars in it?
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen.
