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Captain America: Civil War Filming Locations

2016 Movie

Political involvement in the Avengers' affairs causes a rift between Captain America and Iron Man.

Filming Locations Map 25 locations

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PR-564, Cacos, Orocovis, Puerto Rico, United States of America
Scene: (as Lagos)
S-Punkt Leipziger Markt, 1a, Markt, Zentrum, Mitte, Leipzig, Sachsen, 04109, Deutschland
Scene: (second unit - big fight scene between the Avengers)
Georgia State University, 33, Gilmer Street Southeast, Georgia State, Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30303, United States of America
Scene: (as Lagos)
📍 Atlanta filming locations

The Avengers-splitting blockbuster stages its centrepiece – a superhero brawl on an airport tarmac – at a real German airport, while basing much of the production in Atlanta and reaching to Puerto Rico for its opening.

Where was Captain America: Civil War filmed?

Civil War was filmed in Atlanta, Germany (the Leipzig airport battle), Puerto Rico (as Lagos) and Berlin.

Every Civil War location, explained

1

The airport battle – Leipzig

The film’s famous hero-versus-hero showdown was filmed at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany.

2

Lagos – Puerto Rico and Atlanta

The opening set in Lagos, Nigeria, used Puerto Rico and Atlanta locations.

3

Berlin – the intrigue

The spy-thriller scenes used real Berlin, including Potsdamer Platz.

4

Atlanta – the home base

Much of the production was based at studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

Planning a visit

Berlin‘s Potsdamer Platz and Germany’s Leipzig airport – site of the epic battle – are both accessible, and Atlanta anchored the production.

Civil War Fun Facts

1
The airport battle is Leipzig The famous superhero showdown was filmed at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany.
2
Puerto Rico plays Lagos The Nigeria-set opening used Puerto Rico and Atlanta.
3
Spider-Man's MCU debut The film introduced Tom Holland’s Spider-Man to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Atlanta anchored it Much of the film was based at Georgia studios.
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Heroes divided The film splits the Avengers over the question of oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was the airport battle filmed?
At Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany.
What played Lagos in the film?
Puerto Rico and Atlanta locations.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Berlin’s Potsdamer Platz and Germany’s Leipzig airport are accessible.
Who directed Civil War?
Anthony and Joe Russo.
Which new hero debuts?
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man.