Watchmen (2009) – Filming Locations
Mystery / Action / Science Fiction · Directed by Zack Snyder · Starring Patrick Wilson, Malin Åkerman
In a gritty and alternate 1985, the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown. But after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered, an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so they uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger.
Where was Watchmen filmed?
- Vancouver, Canada, Vancouver – Exteriors of buildings in New York City sequences, establishing shots. The Art Deco Marine Building served as a stand-in for 1940s New York City architecture throughout the film
- Vancouver, Canada, Vancouver – Multiple street scenes and action sequences in the alternate 1985 New York setting. Vancouver's downtown core was extensively used as the primary filming location for New York City sequences due to its architectural variety and film infrastructure
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Additional filming and reshoots for various sequences. Post-production and supplementary filming took place in Los Angeles where the visual effects and color grading were finalized
- New York, United States, New York – Select establishing shots and background footage of the actual New York City landscape. Limited on-location shooting in actual New York provided authentic backdrop imagery and architectural references for the alternate timeline setting