Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) – Filming Locations
Action / Adventure / Science Fiction · Directed by Gareth Edwards · Starring Diego Luna, Felicity Jones
A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.
Where was Rogue One: A Star Wars Story filmed?
- London, United Kingdom, London – Principal photography and studio-based interior scenes including Rebel base and Imperial facilities. Gareth Edwards chose Pinewood as the primary filming hub for extensive interior sets and controlled environments, allowing precise control of the Star Wars aesthetic
- Maldives – Tropical planet Scarif beach assault and final battle sequences. The pristine white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Maldives were used as the primary location for the climactic battle on the tropical planet Scarif
- Jordan, Wadi Rum – Desert planet Jedha sequences and AT-ST walker scenes. The otherworldly red sandstone formations and vast desert landscape of Wadi Rum provided an authentic alien planet aesthetic for Jedha, minimizing post-production enhancement needs
- Krabi, Thailand, Krabi – Additional tropical planet and coastal sequences for Scarif. Thailand's dramatic limestone karsts and coastal scenery supplemented the tropical battle sequences, providing additional visual variety for the film's climax
- Iceland – Harsh alien landscape sequences and planet surface scenes. Iceland's dramatic volcanic and glacial landscapes served as stand-ins for harsh alien planets, offering stark natural formations that enhanced the film's diverse planetary environments