Today, countries from all across the world are celebrating Cinema day and Malta sure has plenty to celebrate 

Malta has been a filming location for years on end and has had some big names in the Hollywood industry under its belt. From films like Gladiator to Popeye, here are just some of the famous names that made Malta a primary filming locations.

Captain Philips (2013)

This Academy Award nominated film based on a true story starring none other than Tom Hanks was largely filmed on a large ship docked in Maltese waters. 

Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

This classic Agatha Christie classic film saw Valletta standing in for a fictional version of Jerusalem

Assassin’s Creed (2016) 

The majority of the action scenes from this dystopian film were shot in none other than Malta.

By The Sea (2015)

The majority of the film starring one of Hollywood's most famous couples was filmed in Gozo, mostly in the idyllic beach of Mgarr ix-Xini. 

World War Z (2013)

This was one of the few horror films that was ever shot in Malta and the film terrifyingly depicts the city of Valletta being over run by zombies. 

Troy (2004) 

This movie starring none other then on of Hollywood's biggest ever stars, Brad Pitt saw Malta being transformed into the historic and epic city of Troy.  

The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

This historical adventure film was largely filmed all across Malta but it mainly saw the main city of Valletta stand in as a fictional replacement of the city of Marseilles. 

Gladiator (2000)

Arguably, Gladiator is one of the most iconic if not the most legendary film that was ever filmed in Malta. In fact, Gladiator two is also expected to film in Malta and we can't wait to see it in cinemas. 

Popeye (1980) 

This was the first film that really put Malta on the Hollywood map. In fact the set still stands today and has been converted into a fun attraction park for all to visit. 

Jurassic World Dominion (2022)

This film that garnered over a billion dollars at the box office saw all kinds of dinosaurs terrorising Malta's capital city of Valletta and it was epic! 

Napoleon (2023)

This one might not be out just yet but the film saw the return of director Ridley Scott and Hollywood star Joaquin Phoenix return to Malta after the filming of Gladiator over 20 years earlier.