Barry B. Benson and Adam Flayman make their home in Central Park in "Bee Movie." More specifically, their hive is located in Sheep Meadow, a large open area within New York City's famous park.
The 2007 computer-animated film follows Barry, a young honeybee who becomes dissatisfied with the rigid career system of his hive. After leaving the colony, he explores the human world and eventually meets florist Vanessa Bloome. His Central Park home gives the story a recognizable New York setting while placing the bees' hidden society directly alongside human life.
Central Park is a common point of confusion because the film also features scenes around Manhattan, including stores, streets, and the law courts. However, Barry and Adam's residential hive is specifically associated with Central Park. The park itself opened in stages beginning in 1858 and covers 843 acres in the heart of Manhattan, making it a fitting fictional refuge for the city's secret bee community.