George Miller’s ferocious return to the wasteland – one long, roaring chase across a post-apocalyptic desert – was filmed largely in the vast dunes of Namibia, with studio work in South Africa.
Where was Mad Max: Fury Road filmed?
Mad Max: Fury Road was filmed largely in the desert of Namibia, with studios in South Africa.
Every Mad Max: Fury Road location, explained
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The wasteland – Namibia
The endless desert used the dunes of the Namib Desert in Namibia.
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Swakopmund – the coast
The production was based around Swakopmund on the Namibian coast.
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The studios – Cape Town
Interiors and effects used Cape Town, South Africa.
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Australia – the pickups
Some additional scenes used Sydney, Australia.
Planning a visit
The Namib Desert around Swakopmund – the film’s real wasteland – is a spectacular, accessible part of Namibia.
Mad Max: Fury Road Fun Facts
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Filmed in Namibia The wasteland used the vast dunes of the Namib Desert.
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Moved from Australia Rare rains turned the Australian outback green, so filming moved to Namibia.
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Real stunts The film used astonishing practical car stunts.
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Six Oscars The film won six Academy Awards, mostly for its craft.
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Theron as Furiosa Charlize Theron’s Furiosa became an instant icon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Mad Max: Fury Road filmed?
Largely in the desert of Namibia, with studios in South Africa.
Why not Australia?
Rare rains greened the outback, so the shoot moved to Namibia.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Namib Desert around Swakopmund is accessible.
Who directed it?
George Miller.
Who stars in it?
Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron.
