What’s in Production This Spring
Several productions are underway across Aotearoa this spring, including both new titles and returning series. Here’s a brief overview of what’s currently filming around the country.
Published on:
October 20, 2025
Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s rolling (and about to roll) across Aotearoa this spring - from major international features to local dramas and series.
Feature Films & International Projects
- Evil Dead: Wrath is filming in Auckland, following closely on from Evil Dead: Burn.
- The Legend of Zelda begins a 19-week shoot at Kumeu Film Studios from November.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is heading into pre-production in Wellington.
- Terbang: a Malaysian feature, wraps its final seven shooting days in the South Island this month after a 45-day schedule in Malaysia.
Domestic Dramas & Series
- A Remarkable Place to Die – Season 2 - begins shooting late October in the South Island.
- God Bless You, Mr Kopu - is set to film in Auckland from November through mid-December.
- NZ Spy - will span Auckland and Queenstown from mid-November to mid-December.
- This is Home - a pilot for Whakaata Māori, is filming in Auckland November–December.
- Let’s Marry - a one-episode Netflix dating show, will shoot in Tasman this November.
- A Dog’s Show - a nostalgic local feature, is filming in Wellington across November–December.
- Good Bones - is locked in for Auckland mid-January to February 2026.
- The Sanctuary - a scripted comedy, will shoot in Auckland early 2026.
- Secrets at Red Rocks – Season 2 - - domestic drama, set for Wellington early 2026.
- Deadpoint - domestic drama, set for Wellington early 2026.
Unconfirmed but Buzzing
- Spartacus
- Peter Pan - The Lost Boys
This list offers a snapshot of what’s on the boards right now - no doubt there’s more happening behind the scenes. Wishing all crews safe, smooth, and successful shoots this season!
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