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Iron Man (2008)
Where Iron Man says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
The Afghan desert and its ruined village are California: a sierra, a set and a movie ranch
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Scenes and places
The convoy ambush in the Afghan desert (2008)
Tony Stark demonstrates a weapon to US troops, and his convoy is attacked. He wakes up a prisoner.
Set in Afghan desert — Tony Stark shows a weapon to US troops, and his convoy is attacked.
Filmed at Lone Pine, California — Stark's capture was filmed around Lone Pine; the Alabama Hills nearby are named by another site. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: The town sits on US-395 in the Owens Valley; the Alabama Hills are just west of town.
Filmed at Olancha Sand Dunes, California — Other Afghan exterior scenes were filmed on the dunes here. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The cave where the first suit is built (2008)
Held by the Ten Rings, Tony builds a crude armored suit and a power source in a cave workshop.
Set in Ten Rings cave — A cave workshop where Tony builds his first suit.
Filmed at Playa Vista soundstages, Los Angeles — The cave was a 150 to 200 yard long set built on former Hughes soundstages. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: Private studio property; the area around it is a public neighborhood.
The Malibu cliff mansion (2008)
Back home, Tony lives and builds in his clifftop house with Pepper Potts keeping his life running.
Set in Stark mansion, Malibu — Tony's glass-and-cliff home above the Pacific.
Filmed at Point Dume, Malibu — The mansion's exterior was digitally added to footage of Point Dume. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: Point Dume State Beach and Preserve is public, off Cliffside Drive.
Filmed at Playa Vista soundstages, Los Angeles — The mansion's interior was built here. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The charity gala (2008)
At a glamorous charity night, Tony's new purpose collides with his old public image.
Set in Charity gala venue — A formal charity event for Stark Industries.
Filmed at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles — The party scene is reported to be filmed here. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: Downtown LA, Grand Avenue; the exterior is open to walk around.
The ruined Afghan village (2008)
Tony flies in with the finished suit to a village under attack.
Set in Gulmira, Afghanistan — A village in Afghanistan that Tony returns to in his armor.
Filmed at Blue Cloud Movie Ranch, Santa Clarita — The village set, also the exterior of the Ten Rings camp. Address: 20019 Blue Cloud Rd. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: A working private movie ranch; it is not open to visitors.
The street fight outside Stark Industries (2008)
The film's final fight spills from the company headquarters into the street.
Set in Stark Industries headquarters — The company headquarters and the street in front of it.
Filmed at Masimo headquarters, 52 Discovery, Irvine — The headquarters exterior (partly composited background). Formerly the Nikken Building. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Shoreline Drive, Long Beach — The street portions near Queens Way, combined with other buildings. Google Maps · Apple Maps
How to get there: Public downtown street; the coordinate is from a Commons photo of the road.
Filmed at Edwards Air Force Base, California — Air base scenes Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas — Last day of filming Google Maps · Apple Maps
Characters
- Tony Stark — A billionaire weapons maker who builds a suit of armor.
- Pepper Potts — His personal assistant, who runs his life and his company's daily business.
Questions answered on the map
- Where was the Afghan desert in Iron Man really filmed?