Discover the famous Hollywood films that used South Africa’s cities, mountains, and coastlines as their stunning backdrops.
South Africa (20 March 2026) – You probably didn’t know this, but South Africa has been the backdrop for some huge Hollywood movies, but beyond the obvious ones like Blood Diamond, Invictus, and Blended there has been a lot more. Here’s a roundup of big movies you might be surprised were filmed right here.
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Yes, the Marvel superhero extravaganza shot some scenes in Johannesburg Central. Next time you watch the chaos on screen, keep an eye out; you might spot some familiar streets.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Tom Cruise and team took their stunts to new heights across Mpumalanga, the Eastern Cape, and the Drakensberg. Action lovers, you know the landscapes here brought some epic visuals.
Maze Runner: The Death Cure (Maze Runner 3)
Cape Town played a starring role, with the iconic Table Mountain making a cameo in the background. Perfect for fans of dystopian adventures.
Safe House
Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds found themselves navigating Cape Town’s streets for this thriller.
Other big names include Escape Room, Mad Max: Fury Road, Tomb Raider and Elysium. Not forgetting The Dark Tower. Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey’s epic adventure also featured local landscapes, giving the film its dramatic scenery.
Whether you’ve seen them or not, it’s pretty cool to think that some of Hollywood’s most epic scenes were filmed right here in South Africa.
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