After the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction.
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The Star Trek sequel again turned real California into the final frontier – Starfleet’s warp core is a genuine laser-fusion research facility, engineering is that same Budweiser brewery, and the volcano planet of the opening is Iceland.
Where was Star Trek Into Darkness filmed?
Star Trek Into Darkness was filmed across California – a Livermore fusion lab (the warp core), a Van Nuys brewery (engineering) – and in Iceland.
Every Star Trek Into Darkness location, explained
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The warp core – the National Ignition Facility
The Enterprise’s warp core is the real National Ignition Facility, a laser-fusion research lab in Livermore, California.
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Engineering – the Budweiser brewery
The engine room again used a Budweiser brewery in Van Nuys, as in the first film.
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Starfleet HQ – Los Angeles
Starfleet Headquarters used locations around Los Angeles, including Brentwood.
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The volcano planet – Iceland
The film’s fiery opening used the volcanic landscapes of Iceland.
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The most striking real location is the National Ignition Facility in Livermore – a genuine fusion lab standing in for the warp core – while Iceland supplied the opening volcano planet.
Into Darkness Fun Facts
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The warp core is a fusion lab The Enterprise’s warp core is the real National Ignition Facility, a laser-fusion research lab in Livermore.
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Engineering is a brewery again The engine room used the same Budweiser brewery in Van Nuys as the first film.
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Iceland's volcano planet The fiery opening used Iceland’s volcanic landscapes.
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Those lens flares, again J. J. Abrams’ signature lens flares returned in force.
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A blockbuster sequel The film continued the rebooted Star Trek series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Enterprise warp core in real life?
The National Ignition Facility, a laser-fusion research lab in Livermore, California.
Where was the engine room filmed?
In a Budweiser brewery in Van Nuys, as in the first reboot film.
Can you visit the locations?
The fusion lab is a restricted facility, but Iceland’s volcanic landscapes are accessible.
