The film "Men in Black 3" was filmed in New York, USA.

Filming locations:

The Roosevelt Hotel

In the movie

Scene where Agent J sees the ride he needs.

In reality

The scene was filmed at The Roosevelt Hotel is a historic luxury hotel. It was named after President Theodore Roosevelt. The hotel was designed by the firm "George B. Post & Son" for businessman Frank A. Dudley. The hotel opened on September 22, 1924. From 1995 to 1997, the hotel was closed for a major $65 million renovation. In October 2020, it was announced that the hotel would permanently close due to ongoing financial losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The hotel's last day of operation was October 31, 2020.

MIB Headquarters, Battery Place

In the movie

Scene where the exterior of the Men in Black headquarters is shown, the central base from which agents receive assignments, meet with alien visitors, and coordinate secret operations to protect Earth from extraterrestrial threats.

In reality

The scene was filmed at Battery Place — a street in Lower Manhattan between Washington Street and Greenwich Street near Battery Park. The area is located on the waterfront with views of New York Harbor. This site was used as the exterior stand-in for the Men in Black headquarters building, a key location of the entire franchise. The block features large commercial and residential buildings with a typical downtown atmosphere.

Division Street and Forsyth Street, Chinatown

In the movie

Scene where agents work in the Chinatown area, dense street buildings and local shops create the backdrop for the opening scenes that show the harsh urban environment in which the Men in Black organization tracks alien activity.

In reality

The scene was filmed at a busy intersection in the heart of Chicago's Chinatown, where Division Street meets Forsyth Street. The area is characterized by densely packed tenement buildings, Chinese restaurants, and small shops. It is located at the edge of the Lower East Side and provides a typically urban, multicultural backdrop often used by filmmakers for authentic New York street scenes.

Electronics Store, 711 8th Avenue

In the movie

Scene where in an electronics store in Midtown, agents investigate alien activity amidst the bustling commercial hustle of the Times Square area, perfectly blending into the chaotic everyday energy of the place.

In reality

The scene was filmed at 711 8th Avenue between West 44th and 45th Streets in the Times Square area of Midtown. This stretch of 8th Avenue is a busy commercial corridor with shops, restaurants, and theaters. The storefront at 711 8th Avenue was dressed as an electronics store for filming, fitting into the neon-lit hustle typical of the Times Square vicinity.