What island was Vacation Friends 2 filmed on? We discuss the 2023 Hulu movie and the filming locations used by the production crew.
Remember the 2021 comedy Vacation Friends starring John Cena?
Neither do I, but there is a sequel out for the madcap comedy that sees the main cast returning for another outing, so it must have done something right when it was released.
Logistically speaking, John Cena does seem to be on the crest of a wave just now and seems to be appearing in a lot of projects, making you wonder how he has the time to do it all.
Cena is likable and popular, making his return to the property a no-brainer for the producers, and the creative is taking no chances with the story. The tagline actually states, “Time for another round.”
Tapping into a trope — meeting people on vacation who seem desperate to stay in touch after the event — probably resonates with a lot of viewers, and the first film has an IMDB rating of 6.3/10.
Reviewers seemed to be pleasantly surprised with the first outing, but the premise might get stale quickly. Time will tell, and so will our review of the film right here on this very site.
However, this quick read is more interested in the film’s location, so relax for a couple of minutes as we do our best to invest you in the answer to the question: What island was Vacation Friends 2 filmed on?
What island was Vacation Friends 2 filmed on – a breakdown of filming locations
O’ahu, Hawaii
Location, location, location is so important when the premise of your film hinges on vacation, so the stunning and beautiful island of O’ahu was chosen as the backdrop for the movie’s locale.
O’ahu is the third largest island in Hawaii and is located in the Central Pacific. If it sounds familiar, but you can’t place it, you might be recalling that most of the complicated and ultimately disappointing mystery box TV phenomena Lost was filmed here.
There have been a few other productions filmed on the island you may also remember, including 50 First Dates and the South Korean reality show Father and Me.
Other cultural signposts that should ring a bell are Pearl Harbour and Kailua Bay, and if you fancy a virtual tour of the island, you can drive around the whole location while playing Test Drive Unlimited One and Two on your Xbox.
Ala Moana, Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu
The shoot required some distinct areas to film at, and one location was the shopping district of Ala Moana at Ala Moana Boulevard.
Eagle-eyed viewers would be able to spot this area in some of the shots used in the production.
The open-air shopping center is a huge draw for tourists and has over three hundred and fifty shops and eateries.
Kapaa Quarry Rd, Hawaii
The Kim Wae Hotel is the fictional resort that the cast finds themselves staying at, but a report from HITC indicates that certain sequences were filmed at the Kapaa Quarry Rd, Hawaii 96734, USA.
