Where Is “Peacemaker” Filmed?

Have you seen the series and asked yourself, “Where is ‘Peacemaker’ filmed?” We at Peerspace are here to answer that very question! As the home of the largest selection of hourly production spaces, we understand how challenging it can be to secure the perfect filming location. That is, unless you use Peerspace! Our straightforward platform makes it easy to browse production spaces in cities across North America and beyond. Each space has its own dedicated listing complete with a detailed description of the space, high-res photos, reviewers from past renters, and upfront pricing. Simply click the link to start your search.

Now, let’s get back to the topic at hand. We’ll share all the filming locations for “Peacemaker” while taking you behind the scenes.

What is “Peacemaker”?

James Gunn’s “Suicide Squad” spinoff TV series “Peacemaker” has fans and critics fully enraptured. According to the show’s Wikipedia page, the highly anticipated first season starring John Cena as the titular character aired in January of 2022 and it started off with a bang. In fact, the finale garnered more audience members than any other HBO Max original television episode – finale or otherwise. As soon as February 2022, HBO announced that the series will be back for another season after its extremely successful three-episode premiere.

Great but where is “Peacemaker” filmed?

It brings up the question – where is “Peacemaker” filmed? Filming of season one took place throughout much of 2021 during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Gunn and crew chose to film in Vancouver, Canada because, at the time, Canada was safer than the United States regarding the virus. But as it happened, Vancouver was an ideal filming location for “Peacemaker” because the dreary, yet beautiful Pacific Northwest has such an important effect on the show’s gray-skies aesthetic.

Take a look at HBO Max’s original “Peacemaker” teaser here to see a few of the filming location highlights.

A temporary jaunt to Los Angeles

Here is a bit of trivia for the diehard fans. Very early on, the production temporarily moved to Los Angeles so that Amanda Waller, played by Viola Davis, could film the post-credit scene in the DC Extended Universe movie “Suicide Squad”. This scene commendably set up the plot for “Peacemaker”. But they filmed the entirety of the actual Peacemaker television show in Vancouver.

According to the Atlas of Wonders, the fictional setting of Evergreen, Charlton County, Washington State is a nod to the Green Lantern’s hometown of Evergreen and to Charlton Comics, which originally came up with the Peacemaker character. The Vancouver area, not Washington State, became the perfect fit for the show.

Actual filming locations in Vancouver

Many of the iconic settings are easy to find. For example, the show’s opening credits and many scenes in Season One feature the “Pink Palace,” according to Daily Hive. The landmark Pink Palace was for many years the Pacific Inn Resort & Conference Centre in Surrey, located at 1160 King George Boulevard. The Pink Palace is now a major filming location and no longer functions as a hotel.

This structure makes an important appearance in season one, episode two, because that’s where Annie Sturphausen takes Peacemaker to her love shack – er, to her flat. Some episodes of “Riverdale” were also filmed at the Pink Palace, as were parts of “The Stand” series based on Stephen King’s eponymous novel.

The Overland Loft Suites

Per the Atlas of Wonders, Project Butterfly’s members stayed at the pretend Overview Lofts Suites, which is really Accent Inns Burnaby in British Columbia about 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver. In the inn’s complex is the fictional Fennel Fields, where Adrian Chase works as a waiter. In real life, though, the restaurant was Ricky’s Country Restaurant, which has since shut its doors. The Accent Inns complex is conveniently located directly across from Bridge Studios, where the series’ studio work took place.

A.R.G.U.S. Headquarters

The A.R.G.U.S. headquarters is located in a vintage vacant building in Surrey at 5756 176th Street, less than an hour from Downtown Vancouver by car or public transit. The production put up a sizeable, now-iconic sign reading “Henenlotter Video,” which was so prominent that it was visible on Google Maps. Sometime after March 2021, though, the faux video store sign came down. Interestingly, this structure was also a filming site of the fictional Cerberus Books where Netflix’s “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.”

O’Rourke’s Sports Bar

A convenient jaunt from the A.R.G.U.S. HQ is the equally fictional O’Rourke’s Sports Bar. This tavern, where the Peacemaker trails after Jennifer Holland’s character Emilia, is actually The Henry Public House. It’s a longstanding gastropub with solid reviews, located at 5708 176^th Street. You might grab a brew or a bite to eat there before perusing other nearby “Peacemaker” filming locations. You might consider strolling down 26^th Avenue in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Surrey to reminisce about – or reenact if you prefer – some important scenes.

Alternative “Peacemaker” filming locations

While some of the above locations are now closed, you could still host a killer “Peacemaker” party nearby. All you’d have to do is rent a Peerspace venue in Vancouver or elsewhere. Peerspace is the number-one site for booking venues by the hour and is a filmmaker’s secret weapon.

A helicopter hangar with infinity wall

Imagine how cool it would be to rent this helicopter hangar-turned-event space near Surrey, British Columbia. Its vast interior can accommodate 300 people, and the Douglas fir ceiling beams combine seamlessly with its hyper industrial vibe. It would be perfect for a “Peacemaker” marathon. The exterior screams “superhero’s headquarters” and it would fit the show’s style perfectly. It wouldn’t be surprising if Gunn selected it as a convenient filming location at some point.

A bar and event space

If instead you prefer to host something like a season premiere soiree in a tavern-esque setting, you might have it in this Central Vancouver bar and event space. It’s brightly lit, spacious, elegant, and its rental includes seating and tables. If the bar’s host doesn’t have access to everything you need, you could easily source it by using Peerspace’s Concierge service, which brings audio-visual equipment, lighting, or other gear you might want straight to the venue.

Vancouver’s filming scene is hot for many reasons. Keep a lookout for upcoming seasons’ landmark locations, and you’ll be in the know that they’re in Canada and not Washington State.

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