<P> The film was officially announced at the 2014 San Diego Comic - Con International before the theatrical release of the first film , along with Gunn 's return from the first film , with the title of the sequel revealed a year later in June 2015 . Principal photography began in February 2016 at Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayette County , Georgia , with many crew changes from the first film due to other commitments . Filming concluded in June 2016 . Gunn chose to set the sequel shortly after the first film to explore the characters ' new roles as the Guardians , and to follow the storyline of Quill 's father established throughout that previous film . Russell was confirmed as Quill 's father in July 2016 , portraying Ego , a departure from Quill 's comic father . </P>
<P> The film was officially announced at the 2014 San Diego Comic - Con International before the theatrical release of the first film , along with Gunn 's return from the first film , with the title of the sequel revealed a year later in June 2015 . Principal photography began in February 2016 at Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayette County , Georgia , with many crew changes from the first film due to other commitments . Filming concluded in June 2016 . Gunn chose to set the sequel shortly after the first film to explore the characters ' new roles as the Guardians , and to follow the storyline of Quill 's father established throughout that previous film . Russell was confirmed as Quill 's father in July 2016 , portraying Ego , a departure from Quill 's comic father . </P>
where was guardians of the galaxy vol 2 filmed
where was guardians of the galaxy vol 2 filmed
Fayette County , Georgia
Fayette County , Georgia