HBO Max’s ‘A Christmas Story Christmas’ is a Christmas comedy written and directed by Clay Kaytis that serves as the eighth installment in the ‘Parker Family.’ film franchise. Set in the 1970s, approximately thirty years after the events of the parent film, the story follows Ralphie as he returns to his former home along with his family and catches up with his childhood friends.
At his mother’s urging, Ralphie agrees to plan a magical Christmas for his family, just like the one he always got from the Old Man. However, he soon realizes that it is quite a complicated task and not as easy as it seems.
The nostalgia mixed with the winter season of the holidays in the Christmas movie is bound to make for fascinating viewing, especially for fans of the original film. At the same time, the setting of the 70s and the backdrop of the snowy streets and the iconic house make one wonder where “A Christmas Story Christmas” was filmed.
Where Was A Christmas Story Christmas Movie Filmed?
“A Christmas Story Christmas” movie was filmed in Bulgaria, Ohio, Hungary, and Ontario, mainly in Sofia, Cleveland, and Toronto.
According to reports, filming for the lead role of Peter Billingsley began at the end of February 2022 and ended in April of the same year.
Bulgaria
Most of the key sequences for “A Christmas Story Christmas” were filmed in Sofia, the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. From the looks of it, the cast and crew traveled across town to shoot various scenes on suitable backdrops. Additionally, Billingsley and other crew members reportedly constructed exact replicas of the house and neighborhood in the original film, while maintaining the authenticity of the narrative.
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Located at the foot of Mount Vitosha in the western parts of the country, Sofia is one of Bulgaria’s most popular tourist destinations. This is mainly due to the presence of several attractions throughout the city, including the National History Museum, the National Gallery, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the National Archaeological Museum, and Vitosha Boulevard.
Ohio
Additional parts for “A Christmas Story Christmas” were ostensibly recorded in Cleveland, the Ohio city and county seat of Cuyahoga County. Since the original movie was shot here, we can’t rule out the possibility that the film crew reused the same or similar locations to create a connection between the two movies.
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The production team seems to have camped out in Toronto, Ontario’s capital city. As mentioned above, Toronto was also one of the locations where they filmed the parent movie, so several scenes for the sequel were likely shot in the city.
Hungary
Some key scenes for “A Christmas Story Christmas” were also filmed in Hungary, a landlocked country in central Europe. Due to its positive cultural and economic influence, Hungary is considered a middle power in international affairs.
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With several historical sites and buildings in the country, it is a suitable location for filming various projects, especially those set in earlier times. Apart from ‘A Christmas Story, Hungary has hosted the production of many films and TV shows such as ‘Dune’, ‘Midsommar’, ‘The Witcher, ‘The Invitation’, and ‘Homeland’.