Gen V was filmed primarily in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The main filming location was the University of Toronto Mississauga campus, which served as the fictional Godolkin University. Other key filming spots included Sobeys Stadium at York University (used as Godolkin Stadium), Massey College, Victoria University, Claireville Conservation Area, the Stardust Drive-In Theatre in Newmarket, and several downtown Toronto locations. Filming spanned various urban and natural settings in the Greater Toronto Area, providing diverse backdrops for the series' superhero college environment and beyond. The series was shot mainly during 2022 with continued filming into 2024 for the second season.