A man fighting in a war against aliens must relive the same day every time he dies until he can find a way to stop their power source with the help of an elite soldier.
The time-looping sci-fi action film about a soldier reliving the same alien invasion over and over was made in England – with a Devon beach standing in for the doomed landing and the studios and streets of London building its future war.
Where was Edge of Tomorrow filmed?
Edge of Tomorrow was filmed in England – Saunton Sands in Devon (the beach invasion) and around London, with studio work at Leavesden and Elstree.
Every Edge of Tomorrow location, explained
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The invasion beach – Saunton Sands
The doomed beach landing used the vast Saunton Sands in North Devon, England.
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London – the war HQ
The Defence Force headquarters used the Ministry of Defence and central London.
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The studios – Leavesden and Elstree
The future London and battle scenes were built at Warner Bros Leavesden and Elstree.
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The army base – Hampshire
The military base scenes used Hampshire, England.
Planning a visit
Saunton Sands in Devon – the film’s invasion beach – and the landmarks of London are real, accessible spots behind the film.
Edge of Tomorrow Fun Facts
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Devon is the invasion beach The doomed landing was filmed on Saunton Sands in North Devon.
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Filmed near London The future war was built at studios and locations around London.
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'Live. Die. Repeat.' The film’s tagline became its unofficial alternate title.
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A time-loop war film The hero relives the same battle again and again.
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Cruise and Blunt Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt lead the film.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Edge of Tomorrow filmed?
In England – Saunton Sands in Devon (the beach invasion) and around London, with studio work at Leavesden and Elstree.
Where was the beach invasion filmed?
On Saunton Sands in North Devon, England.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Saunton Sands and central London are accessible.
