The World's End follows director Edgar Wright's longtime collaborators Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, who attempt to recreate an epic pub crawl from their youth. However, they discover their hometown has been overtaken by robots intent on sterilizing the Earth. The film had a budget of $20 million and grossed $46 million worldwide. Principal photography took place in locations around Hertfordshire, England from September-December 2012, utilizing more advanced technology than Wright's previous films but retaining his passion for detail.