Where Was Jurassic World Rebirth Filmed?

The Short Answer

Jurassic World Rebirth was filmed mainly in southern Thailand, in the national parks and islands around Krabi, Trang, and Phang Nga, standing in for the fictional island Île Saint-Hubert. Additional filming took place at Malta Film Studios, Sky Studios Elstree near London, the Painted Hall at the University of Greenwich, and the DUMBO waterfront in Brooklyn.

Set on a fictional Caribbean island called Île Saint-Hubert, the 2025 film actually spent most of its shoot halfway around the world. Principal photography ran from June to September 2024 across four countries, with Thailand doing the heavy lifting as the dinosaur-filled island.

Thailand won the production over after scouting in the Dominican Republic, Mauritius, Panama, and Costa Rica. Director Gareth Edwards already knew the country from filming The Creator there. The result is a trail of real beaches, waterfalls, and limestone bays that travellers can visit today, alongside a few studio sites in Europe and one New York neighborhood.

Every Location At A Glance

Location	Where	What was filmed	Access
Khao Phanom Bencha National Park	Krabi, Thailand	jungle pursuit and waterfall scenes for Ile Saint-Hubert	Free to see
Ko Kradan (Sunset Beach)	Trang, Thailand	shipwreck and beach arrival scenes	Free to see
Ao Phang Nga National Park	Phang Nga, Thailand	limestone cliffs and bay scenes	Free to see
Ban Ba Kan Village	Ao Luek District, Thailand	fishing village and bar scenes	Free to see
Malta Film Studios	Kalkara, Malta	boat and water tank scenes including Mosasaurus sequences	Private property
Sky Studios Elstree	Borehamwood, United Kingdom	interior sets including labs, tunnels, temple, and cliff scenes	Private property
University of Greenwich (Painted Hall)	London, United Kingdom	museum/dinosaur exhibition scenes	Ticketed
DUMBO	New York, United States	urban dinosaur encounter and corporate scenes	Free to see

Filming Locations Map

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Location By Location

This Krabi park stood in for the jungle pursuit and waterfall sequences on Île Saint-Hubert. Today it remains a public national park, popular for hiking and its series of waterfalls, with entry fees applying at the gate. It is one of the easiest film locations to explore independently from Krabi town, and the trails pass through the same dense forest seen on screen.

The shipwreck and beach arrival scenes were shot on Sunset Beach at Ko Kradan, a small island in Trang Province. The island is reachable only by boat and sits within Hat Chao Mai National Park, so most visitors arrive on a longtail or speedboat tour from the mainland or neighboring islands. The beach is public, with clear shallow water that made it a convincing tropical landing site.

The limestone cliffs and bay scenery in the film came from Ao Phang Nga National Park in Phang Nga Province, a UNESCO site. Boat tours run regularly through the dramatic karst formations that appear in the movie's island approach shots. The park is one of Thailand's most photographed coastal landscapes, so visitors get the film views alongside a well-established touring infrastructure.

The fishing village and bar scenes were filmed at Ban Ba Kan, a real working village in Ao Luek District, Krabi Province. Unlike the national parks, this spot has limited tourism infrastructure, so visitors should expect an everyday Thai community rather than a staged attraction. Access is public, and the village sits within easy reach of Krabi's other filming sites for those combining several locations in one trip.

The boat and water tank sequences, including the Mosasaurus scenes, were shot at Malta Film Studios in Kalkara. This is a professional working studio and not open to the public, so there is nothing to tour on site. Travellers can still see the studio's location from the waterfront around Kalkara in Malta's Port Region, but the tanks themselves remain off limits.

Interior sets, including labs, tunnels, a temple, and cliff scenes, were built and shot at Sky Studios Elstree in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Like most large studios, it is a private facility and not open to visitors, so the sets no longer exist as visitable places. Film fans in the London area will find more rewarding destinations at the city's public filming locations instead.

The Painted Hall, part of the Old Royal Naval College at the University of Greenwich in London, stood in for a New York museum hosting a dinosaur exhibition. It is a ticketed historic site open to visitors, and its painted ceiling and grand interiors are visible on a normal visit. Check opening hours before going, as it also hosts events that can close halls.

The urban dinosaur encounter and corporate scenes were filmed in DUMBO, the Brooklyn waterfront district in New York. It is a fully public area and one of the city's busiest tourist spots, known for its cobblestone streets and views of the Manhattan Bridge. Fans can walk the exact streets with no ticket, guide, or planning beyond a subway ride.

Where It Is Set Versus Where It Was Filmed

The story is set on Île Saint-Hubert, a fictional Caribbean island, but no Caribbean country appears on the shooting schedule. Filming took place primarily in Thailand, with additional work at studios and locations in Malta, the United Kingdom, and New York City. The production scouted the Dominican Republic, Mauritius, Panama, and Costa Rica before choosing Thailand, meaning several real tropical countries were considered for a place that never existed.

The Studio Side

Two major studios anchored the controlled-environment work. Malta Film Studios in Kalkara supplied large water tanks for the boat and Mosasaurus sequences, while Sky Studios Elstree in Borehamwood housed interior sets including labs, tunnels, a temple, and cliff scenes. Neither is open to the public, which makes Thailand's outdoor locations, plus Greenwich and DUMBO, the practical options for visitors.

Tours That Visit These Locations

Two bookable tours connect travellers directly to the Thai filming sites, and both are worth weighing against independent travel for the boat-access locations.

From Phuket, Full Island Day

Phuket: Jurassic World Rebirth Filming Locations & Island

This Phuket departure pairs the island filming site with a day of island sightseeing for $77.42, a practical base for travellers staying on Phuket rather than Krabi, though feedback is limited at 3.8 stars from 3 reviews.

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From Krabi, Kayak and ATV

Jurassic World Filming Site and Kayak and ATV Tour from Krabi

Departing from Krabi, this tour combines a filming site with kayaking and ATV riding, ideal for visitors who want action alongside the movie locations and who are based near the Krabi national park sites.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Was Jurassic World Rebirth filmed in Thailand?

Filming took place at Khao Phanom Bencha National Park near Krabi, Ko Kradan's Sunset Beach in Trang Province, Ao Phang Nga National Park in Phang Nga Province, and Ban Ba Kan village in Krabi's Ao Luek District.

Can You Visit the island from Jurassic World Rebirth?

Yes, in part. The fictional Île Saint-Hubert does not exist, but the Thai locations that portrayed it are public and visitable. The national parks charge entry fees, and Ko Kradan requires boat access through Hat Chao Mai National Park.

Were Any Scenes Filmed in New York?

Yes. The DUMBO waterfront in Brooklyn hosted an urban dinosaur encounter and corporate scenes. The area is public and free to explore.

Which Studio Locations Can Fans Tour?

Neither Sky Studios Elstree nor Malta Film Studios is open to the public. However, the Painted Hall at the University of Greenwich, which stood in for a New York museum, is a ticketed historic site that welcomes visitors.

When Did Filming Take Place?

Principal photography ran from June to September 2024 across four countries: Thailand, Malta, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Why Did the Production Choose Thailand?

The team scouted the Dominican Republic, Mauritius, Panama, and Costa Rica before selecting Thailand. Director Gareth Edwards had previously filmed The Creator in the country and returned for its jungles, islands, and coastal scenery.

Thailand carries most of the film's scenery, so a Krabi or Trang base gives the fullest experience, with Ko Kradan and Ao Phang Nga both requiring boats. Greenwich and DUMBO add quick stops for anyone already in London or New York. For travellers short on time or transport, the two available tours handle the logistics of reaching the island sites.

Sources

The Short Answer

Every Location At A Glance

Filming Locations Map

Location By Location

Khao Phanom Bencha National Park

Ko Kradan (Sunset Beach)

Ao Phang Nga National Park

Ban Ba Kan Village

Malta Film Studios

Sky Studios Elstree

University of Greenwich (Painted Hall)

DUMBO