The new Jason Momoa–Dave Bautista movie The Wrecking Crew (2026) was mainly filmed in Auckland, New Zealand , with additional shooting in Hawaii (Oʻahu).

Where is The Wrecking Crew being filmed?

Main filming hub

Most of the production was based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, New Zealand , which doubled for parts of Honolulu and other urban locations.

Key Auckland-area spots mentioned in production and local reports include:

  • Central city streets in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland used for large action set pieces and car chases.
  • South Auckland / Ōtāhuhu streets, including Queen Street and nearby roads, standing in for Honolulu.
  • Wider Auckland-region areas such as beaches and suburban roads for chase and stunt work.

Auckland was described as the main shooting location and “production hub,” with over a month of filming days there.

Hawaii locations

Although the story is set in Hawaii, the production only spent a shorter block of time filming on location in Oʻahu for authenticity.

Reported Hawaii spots include:

  • Chinatown, Honolulu – used for an early murder sequence and other atmospheric street scenes.
  • Interstate H-3, Oʻahu – appears in a major car chase.
  • Oʻahu’s east coast – featured in a motorcycle ride sequence.
  • Additional identifiable Oʻahu locations highlighted by fan/film-location blogs:
    • Waianae for street scenes.
    • Kualoa Ranch , Makapuʻu , and Waikiki Beach for scenic and action moments.
    • Various Honolulu landmarks and local spots such as Aliʻiōlani Hale and popular eateries.

Industry and entertainment outlets note that the shoot schedule was roughly 12 days in Hawaii and about 43 days in New Zealand , reinforcing that New Zealand is the primary filming base, with Hawaii used for key exterior scenes.

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