Denis Villeneuve’s stunning sequel to Blade Runner – a bleak, beautiful future Los Angeles – was built far from California, on the sound stages of Budapest, with the deserts of Spain and Iceland for its ruined outer world.
Where was Blade Runner 2049 filmed?
Blade Runner 2049 was filmed largely in Budapest, Hungary, with locations in Spain and Iceland.
Every Blade Runner 2049 location, explained
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Future Los Angeles – Budapest
The neon city was built at Korda Studios and around Budapest, Hungary.
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The solar fields – Spain
The vast solar farms used aerial shots around Seville and Almería, Spain.
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The wasteland – Iceland
Bleak outer landscapes used Iceland.
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The dead city
The orange, ruined Las Vegas was created with sets and effects.
Planning a visit
Budapest, Hungary – where the future city was built – is a beautiful, accessible European capital.
Blade Runner 2049 Fun Facts
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Filmed in Budapest The future Los Angeles was built on Hungarian sound stages.
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Spain's solar farms The vast solar fields used aerial shots in Andalusia.
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A long-awaited sequel It followed the original Blade Runner by 35 years.
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Oscar-winning visuals The film won Academy Awards for its cinematography and effects.
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Gosling and Ford Ryan Gosling stars, with Harrison Ford returning as Deckard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Blade Runner 2049 filmed?
Largely in Budapest, Hungary, with locations in Spain and Iceland.
Is it set in Los Angeles?
Yes – a future Los Angeles, built in Budapest.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Budapest and the Spanish locations are accessible.
Who directed it?
Denis Villeneuve.
When was it released?
2017.
