Where was Disney+'s 'Crater' filmed? Here's what locations the sci-fi coming-of-age movie features

At it's core, Disney's new sci-fi coming-of-age movie, 'Crater' is a heartfelt narrative that follows a boy raised in a lunar mining colony
PUBLISHED MAY 4, 2023
A still from 'Crater' (Disney+)
A still from 'Crater' (Disney+)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Disney+ now has a new coming-of-age film for its diversified audiences. However, this time the streaming giant is offering a new coming-of-age film with a science fiction twist. It all started back in 2015 when a script written by screenwriter John Griffin found its way to the Black List, an annual list of the best-overlooked screenplays of the year. The script titled, 'Crater', then went to Disney after its successful acquisition of 21st Century Fox. Although Shawn Levy, known for directing commercially successful films like 'Night at the Museum' and 'The Pink Panther', was initially in talks to direct 'Crater', Kyle Patrick Alvarez was ultimately chosen as the director of Disney's new coming-of-age sci-fi thriller.

At it's core, 'Crater' is a heartfelt narrative that follows a boy raised in a lunar mining colony who decides to embark on a journey of exploring a mysterious crater with his three best friends and a new arrival from Earth before he is permanently relocated to another planet. But why is he adamant about going on such a dangerous journey? The young boy desires nothing more than to fulfill his father's last wish, which was to learn about this mystifying crater. To achieve his goal, he hijacks a rover along with his friends and rushes to learn the secret behind the crater.

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Where was 'Crater' filmed?

'Crater' began filming in June 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The additional filming took place in Los Angeles, California, and production eventually wrapped in September 2021. 'Crater' is heavily loaded with visual effects and the post-production took its own sweet time. This delay has affected the release of the film, but Disney+ is now on track to release one of its biggest summer movies for audiences of all ages. 

When will 'Crater' release?

'Crater', which follows the story of a boy raised in a lunar mining colony, is set to release on May 12, 2023.

How to watch 'Crater'?

'Crater' can be exclusively streamed on Disney+ from May 12, 2023.

Who stars in 'Crater'?

'Crater' boasts an ensemble of talented young actors in the likes of Isaiah Russell-Bailey, McKenna Grace, Billy Barratt, Orson Hong, Thomas Boyce, and Carson Minniear. Assisting them in their pursuit is the great rapper and producer, Kid Cudi, who plays Caleb’s (Isaiah Russell-Bailey) father.

Catch the premiere of 'Crater' on May 12, 2023, exclusively on Disney+.

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