The third installment in the Enola Holmes saga, devoted to one of the most beloved detectives on screen and Sherlock Holmes’ sister, arrives on Netflix on July 1, 2026, bringing two major novelties: the direction entrusted to Philip Barantini, whom many will remember from the series Adolescence, and, above all, a setting that is no longer limited to Victorian London.
Let’s discover together the locations of Enola Holmes 3.
What is it about
In the previous installment, opening her own investigative agency and the case of the workers at the matches factory had given Enola (Millie Bobby Brown) the opportunity to strengthen her bond with Lord Tewkesbury (Louis Partridge). Now the two find themselves on the island of Malta, where they are about to wed. However, a complex international investigation compels the detective to temporarily set aside personal feelings and business to pursue none other than her brother, Sherlock Holmes, who has mysteriously disappeared and may have fallen victim to an abduction.
Where was the film shot
Among the main locations of Enola Holmes 3, fans will undoubtedly recognize the Victorian London they’ve come to know from the prior chapters of this period mystery. Many scenes, especially interiors, were shot in studios such as the Shepperton Studios, which over time have become equally well known and a magnet for cinema and TV enthusiasts.
In keeping with the main narrative twist, however, Malta also figures among the places where Enola Holmes 3 was filmed.
Valletta
Valletta, the capital of Malta, was crowned Europe’s best city in 2025: with its picturesque alleys fanning out toward the sea, the iconic honey-colored buildings recalling the East, and genuine treasures of history and art such as the Cathedral housing two Caravaggio paintings, it sometimes feels as if time has stood still, which makes it inherently cinematic.
Scenes shot for Enola Holmes 3 in Valletta feature a truly singular pursuit: it unfolds during the city’s celebration of the Ġostra, a tradition carried out on St. Julian’s Day, that involves walking— or attempting to walk— on a pole suspended over the sea and greased with animal fat, with the winner being the first to grab several small banners.
Mdina
In the wedding scenes between Enola and Lord Tewkesbury, some may recognize the imposing Cathedral of Saint Paul in Mdina: with its Baroque style, it’s one of the must-see stops when visiting “the silent city.”
Mdina is known as the island’s ancient capital: a city founded by Arabs that still bears clear traces of its past within its fortified walls and bastions (the most famous among them is the Bastion Square, from which one can admire the city’s rooftops) in the narrow lanes of the historic center, in the gardens, and in the buildings that once housed shops around the main square. Today Mdina is primarily a tourist destination, as well as an increasingly popular location for film productions.
Mellieħa and the north of Malta
Among the Malta locations for the new film is Mellieħa: this town in the island’s north was chosen mainly for its breathtaking viewpoints and the decidedly Mediterranean atmosphere it exudes. It’s hard not to mention how Mellieħa has been enjoying a tourist revival in recent years, not least because it sits near some of Malta’s most beautiful beaches, Għadira Bay and Armier Bay, and near renowned places like Gozo and Comino.
Not far from the town center, trekking and nature lovers can visit the caves where legend says the apostles Luke and Paul found shelter after a shipwreck.
Also located in the island’s northern region, some may recognize Marfa Ridge in Enola Holmes 3’s footage: a rugged crest beloved by hikers or anyone looking for a seaside walk set against the Maltese countryside.
