marvel studios said they were making a sequel to "captain marvel" in july 2019. they said that development began in january 2020 with larson set to return. dacosta was hired that august. vellani and parris were said to be cast in december. filming began in mid-april 2021 in new jersey. principal photography began in august 2021. it took place at pinewood studios in buckinghamshire as well as in tropea, italy, and los angeles.