The film was shot using recognizable New York City landmarks and the dense geography of downtown to create a large-scale superhero story in a real, bustling urban space. The locations emphasize height, traffic movement, and iconic architecture, helping action scenes read clearly while orienting the viewer in Manhattan. These real places also support news-style lighting, crowd reactions, and the team's rapid movements between public streets and landmark buildings.

Filming Locations:

Chrysler Building (405 Lexington Ave & East 42nd Street)

In the Movie

Scene where the famous building serves as a prominent Manhattan landmark, emphasizing the urban context and showing that events unfold in the prestigious Midtown area with recognizable skyline views and street traffic nearby.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Chrysler Building, a large Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, known for its stainless steel crown and triangular windows. The building stands at the corridor of Lexington Avenue and 42nd Street, surrounded by office towers, heavy pedestrian flow, and constant city traffic.

West 57th Street & 5th Avenue (Intersection)

In the Movie

Scene where the intersection is used for street-level Manhattan filming, where characters and vehicles are positioned against a recognizable crossroads, allowing wide shots with city traffic and architecture in the background, quickly conveying the location.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the intersection of West 57th Street and Fifth Avenue, a prominent Midtown corner on the southern edge of Central Park. The area is surrounded by luxury shops, hotels, and heavy pedestrian traffic, offering wide avenues and long sightlines convenient for filming street action.

Lincoln Tunnel (Manhattan Portal / Lincoln Tunnel Expressway)

In the Movie

Scene where the tunnel approach is used for fast-paced movement and city-scale logistics, with recognizable highway overpasses and lane structure to frame vehicles and add dynamism while maintaining connection to Midtown routes.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Manhattan entrance of the Lincoln Tunnel, part of a major route across the Hudson connecting New Jersey and Midtown. The portal area includes overpass infrastructure, signage, and multi-lane traffic, creating a controlled environment suitable for chases and emergency setups.