The Avengers (2012) – Filming Locations
Science Fiction / Action / Adventure · Directed by Joss Whedon · Starring Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson
When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!
Where was The Avengers filmed?
- New York City, United States, New York City – Final battle sequence with alien invasion and Avengers fighting in Manhattan streets. The iconic New York location serves as the primary setting for the climactic battle where the Avengers defend the city against the Chitauri invasion
- Cleveland, United States, Cleveland – Battle scenes and street sequences during the final invasion. Cleveland doubled for New York City in portions of the final battle sequence, providing alternative urban architecture for action scenes
- Stuttgart, Germany, Stuttgart – Loki's opening attack and establishment of the invasion threat. The German city was used for filming Loki's early assault sequence, establishing the threat to the world
- Albuquerque, United States, Albuquerque – Additional action and establishing shots. Used for various exterior sequences and establishing shots throughout the film's production