The first Hunger Games movie was filmed entirely in North Carolina, United States.
North Carolina as the Primary Setting
The initial installment of The Hunger Games film series, released in 2012, exclusively utilized diverse locations across North Carolina for its production. Filmmakers transformed various parts of the state into the dystopian world of Panem, meticulously crafting the distinct environments of the Capitol and, more notably, the impoverished District 12.
Specific Filming Locations Across North Carolina
To bring the gritty reality of District 12 and other parts of Panem to the screen, filming took place in several towns and natural areas throughout North Carolina. These locations provided the necessary backdrops to depict the film's contrasting settings, from the rural, coal-mining landscapes to more developed areas.
Key North Carolina towns that served as filming sites include:
- Asheville
- Barnardsville
- Black Mountain
- Cedar Mountain
- Charlotte
- Concord
- Hildebran
- Shelby
Filmmakers strategically used abandoned areas within these North Carolina towns and their surroundings to authentically portray the desolate and rural atmosphere of District 12, known for its coal mining industry. This strategic choice helped to visually underscore the district's poverty and isolation, deeply impacting the film's aesthetic and narrative.