The second film in the rebooted Apes saga – an uneasy peace between humans and apes collapsing into war – was filmed in the rainforests of British Columbia and the streets of New Orleans, building its overgrown post-plague world.
Where was Dawn of the Planet of the Apes filmed?
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was filmed in British Columbia, Canada and in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Every Dawn of the Planet of the Apes location, explained
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The apes’ forest – British Columbia
The apes’ woodland home used the rainforests around Vancouver and Campbell River.
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The Fraser Valley – the wilderness
Further forest scenes used the Fraser Valley, British Columbia.
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The human city – New Orleans
The ruined human city used New Orleans, Louisiana.
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San Francisco – the setting
The story is set in a post-plague San Francisco.
Planning a visit
The rainforests of British Columbia – the apes’ real home – are spectacular, accessible wilderness.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Fun Facts
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Filmed in British Columbia The apes’ forest used the rainforests around Vancouver.
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New Orleans as the ruined city The human city scenes used New Orleans.
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Motion capture The apes were brought to life with performance capture.
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Caesar leads Andy Serkis returns as the ape leader Caesar.
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A post-plague world The story unfolds a decade after a devastating virus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Dawn of the Planet of the Apes filmed?
In British Columbia, Canada and in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Is it set in San Francisco?
Yes – a post-plague San Francisco.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – British Columbia’s forests are accessible.
Who plays Caesar?
Andy Serkis, through performance capture.
When was it released?
2014.
