The movie Project Hail Mary was filmed almost entirely in England, with a mix of studio work and a few key real-world locations.

Main filming locations

  • Shepperton Studios, Surrey (primary base) – Most of the spaceship interiors and large-scale sets were built and shot at Shepperton Studios just outside the village of Shepperton in Surrey.
  • South Parade Pier, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire – This Victorian seaside pier appears in scenes from Ryland Grace’s life on Earth, giving the film its coastal, everyday backdrop.
  • Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory, near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire – Real radio telescope facilities were used for Earth-based science and observatory sequences, adding a grounded, realistic feel.

Country and city overview

  • The film was shot almost entirely in England , with confirmed work in Surrey, Portsmouth, and Cambridgeshire , and production based around London and major UK studios.
  • Industry reports and production coverage note that filming formally began in London on 3 June 2024 and ran through late October 2024.

Quick HTML table of locations

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Location Type Region How it was used
Shepperton Studios, Shepperton Studio Surrey, England Main production hub, interiors and spacecraft sets.
South Parade Pier, Southsea Real location Portsmouth, Hampshire, England Scenes from Ryland Grace’s Earth life, coastal exterior shots.
Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory (MRAO) Real location Near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England Observatory and radio telescope sequences.
London area studios (incl. major UK stages) Studio / production base London & surroundings Production hub for controlled stage work and interiors.
**TL;DR:** _Project Hail Mary_ was filmed in England, mainly at **Shepperton Studios in Surrey** , with notable on-location shooting at **South Parade Pier in Portsmouth** and the **Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory near Cambridge**.

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