Eastgate, 141, Springhead Parkway, Springhead Park, Ebbsfleet Garden City, Northfleet, Gravesham, Kent, England, DA11 8AD, United Kingdom
Scene: (Northfleet by the river Thames was the site where the stunt sequence that shows Dr. Strange's tragic car cash that looses him his career was staged)
Los Angeles City Hall, 200, North Spring Street, Civic Center, Downtown, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90012, United States of America
Marvel’s mind-bending magician goes looking for enlightenment – and the film went looking for the real thing, shooting in the streets of Kathmandu, the towers of Hong Kong and the West Village of New York, then folding all of it into impossible, kaleidoscopic cityscapes.
Where was Doctor Strange filmed?
Doctor Strange was filmed in Kathmandu, Nepal, Hong Kong, New York and London.
Every Doctor Strange location, explained
1
Kathmandu – the road to Kamar-Taj
Strange’s search leads to the real streets of Kathmandu, Nepal, whose temples and alleys ground the mystical journey.
2
Hong Kong – the final battle
The time-reversing climax unfolds in Hong Kong, including the New Territories around Sha Tin.
3
New York – the Sanctum
The New York Sanctum sits in the West Village of New York, on Bleecker Street.
4
London – the interiors
UK locations, including the National Liberal Club in London, and Longcross Studios provided further scenes.
Planning a visit
Kathmandu in Nepal is the film’s most evocative real location, while New York‘s West Village hosts the Sanctum – a walkable, atmospheric corner of Manhattan.
Doctor Strange Fun Facts
1
They really went to Kathmandu The production filmed in the actual streets of Kathmandu, Nepal, for authenticity.
2
A folding-city homage The mirror-dimension’s folding cityscapes consciously echoed – and pushed past – the effects of Inception.
3
The Sanctum has a real address The New York Sanctum is placed at a real West Village corner on Bleecker Street.
4
Time runs backwards The Hong Kong finale plays out as the characters reverse time around them.
5
Cumberbatch went full magic Benedict Cumberbatch trained extensively to perform the intricate spell-casting hand movements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was Doctor Strange really filmed in Nepal?
Yes – the production shot in the real streets of Kathmandu.
Where is the New York Sanctum?
In the West Village of Manhattan, on Bleecker Street.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Kathmandu and New York’s West Village are both accessible.
