Where Was Mamma Mia 2 Filmed? A Stunning Multi-Starrer Rom-Com!

You must have watched the rom-com Mamma Mia and also know that it was filmed on the Greek Island of Skopelos. But do you have any idea where Mamma Mia 2 (2018) was filmed? Well, if you don’t, then let me tell you all about it. In this article, I’ll discuss the movie and tell you where was Mamma Mia 2 filmed. 

Mamma Mia 2, which is also known as Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again follows Sophie and the grand reopening of the hotel Bella Donna. After learning about her mother, Sophie comes to realize that she is more like her than anyone else. The multi-starrer romantic comedy film features an ensemble cast including Meryl Streep, Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Andy García, Dominic Cooper, Pierce Brosnan, Stellan Skarsgård, Julie Walters, Cher, and Colin Firth.

Now let me get back to your primary question regarding where was Mamma Mia 2 filmed; the romantic comedy flick was shot in Vis, Croatia and England, United Kingdom.

From director and screenwriter Ol Parker, Mamma Mia 2 was first released in Hammersmith, London, on 16th July 2016, followed by its wide release in the United States and United Kingdom on 20th July 2018. The romantic comedy movie is a Legendary Pictures production and was distributed internationally and in the US by Universal Pictures. However, let’s find out more about the filming locations.

Where Was Mamma Mia 2 Filmed? Mamma Mia Filming Location!

Ol Parker’s Mamma Mia 2 received mixed reviews from critics, some praising it and some calling it not as good as the first part. The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw gave the movie three out of five stars and called it “weirdly irresistible.” On the other hand, The Observer’s Mark Kermode gave the movie five out of five stars and stated, “This slick sequel delivers sharp one-liners, joyously contrived plot twists, and an emotional punch that left our critic reeling.”

The romantic drama movie was nominated for several Awards but did not win any. English filmmaker Ol Parker is widely known for his romantic comedies and has collaborated with some of Hollywood’s most renowned actors. The movie got a score of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and a rating of 6.6 on IMDb. However, let’s check out where was Mamma Mia 2 filmed. 

Vis, Croatia

The romantic comedy movie Mamma Mia 2 was mainly filmed in Croatia’s Vis Island and in England’s London and Surrey. Principal photography of the movie commenced on 12th August 2017 and was wrapped up on 7th December 2017. 

A major portion of the filming took place on the Viz Island in Croatia. The Jastozera Restaurant in Komiza was used as a stand-in for the Greek Taverna that we see in the movie. Couple of other scenes took place in the Church of St Jeronim and Barjaci. 

The Greek market sequences and the scenes between Sam and Donna, Rosie and Sam were filmed at Trg Karolina, Vis. Some of the scenes were also filmed at the Vis Harbor, which is located at 21480 Vis. The scene where Apollonia runs away was shot outside the Church of Saint Jerome. The sequence in which Donna and Sam are out rowing and clicking pictures were filmed at Stiniva Bay.

Srebrena Beach in Rukavac also served as the filming location. The scenes involving young Donna, where she sings and walks with Sam were filmed there. A couple of sequences were also shot at Barjoska Beach, Vis, Croatia.

England, United Kingdom

Besides filming in Croatia, the cast and crew of Mamma Mia also filmed in England, particularly in London and Surrey and in other nearby cities and towns. The Southborough House was used as a stand-in for the Paris Hotel Lobby. The scene where young Donna leaves for the airport was shot at Queen’s Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Filming of the romantic comedy movie also took place at Heathrow Airport. The Tuileries Garden scene was filmed at Hampton Court Palace in East Molesey, Surrey. The riverbank sequences were shot at Godstow Nunnery, Oxfordshire.

Remember the graduation scenes? Those scenes were filmed at New College, which is located at New College Lane in Oxford. Young Donna’s cycling scenes were shot in Wytham, Oxfordshire. A portion of Mamma Mia 2 was filmed at the Shepperton Studios in Shepperton, Surrey. Filming took place on Stage C, D, F, and H.

Plot Of Mamma Mia 2 (2018) | Welcome To Hotel Bella Donna!

The story of Mamma Mia 2 revolves around Sophie, played by Amanda Seyfried, who reopened the Hotel Bella Donna after five years. Sophie finally gets to know everything about her mother, Donna, played by Meryl Streep, including her past, which involves her European adventures. That was the time when Donna met Harry, Bill, and Sam.

Sophie is pregnant, and is renovating the hotel along with her mother’s friends and old lovers on the island of Kalokairi in Greece. As Sophie thinks about her mother, she realizes that she is more like her than anyone else. 

Final Words

Now you know all about where was Mamma Mia 2 filmed. The multi-starrer romantic comedy movie is available on several platforms, so make sure you watch it, if you haven’t yet. Keep in mind that the movie contains some suggestive materials, so one one under 13 should be allowed to watch it. To read more interesting filming location articles, check the Viebly website.