Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) – Filming Locations
Science Fiction / Action / Drama / Thriller · Directed by Matt Reeves · Starring Andy Serkis, Keri Russell
A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.
Where was Dawn of the Planet of the Apes filmed?
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – Apes cross the Golden Gate Bridge in the climactic battle sequence. The iconic bridge serves as the focal point for the final confrontation between apes and humans, symbolizing the crossing into a new world
- Redwood City, United States, Redwood City – Apes' movement through suburban and urban areas during their advance toward San Francisco. Local highways and streets provided practical locations for filming the apes' migration sequences through Northern California
- Vancouver, Canada, Vancouver – Ape colony forest habitat and human settlement areas. Vancouver's surrounding forests and downtown areas doubled for the ape sanctuary and human encampments, providing versatile natural and urban environments
- Muir Woods, United States, Mill Valley – Ape colony forest headquarters and training sequences. The ancient coastal redwood forest provided an ideal natural setting for the apes' sophisticated sanctuary and home base