The film, which tells the story of a team of superheroes, takes place in an alternate 1960s, in a retro-futuristic New York, different from the city in the familiar Marvel cinematic universe. The majority of filming took place in the UK at the famous Pinewood Studios. Additional filming was done in London, allowing the city's architecture to be used to recreate an alternate 1960s New York, as well as in Dorset, whose landscapes were used for impressive scenes with natural landscapes. Spain also expands the film's locations. The futuristic Princess Letizia Congress Palace in Oviedo served as the location for scenes in Reed Richards' laboratory. And of course, New York itself, where the film takes place, was not left out: the city was used to create authentic urban scenes reflecting the atmosphere of the Fantastic Four comics.

Filming Locations:

Reed Richards' Laboratory

In the Movie

The scene where Reed Richards' laboratory is shown. Richards' laboratory plays an important role in the Fantastic Four story, serving not only as a workplace but also as a center of innovation and a starting point for many adventures. It is in Reed's laboratory that various devices and vehicles needed by the team are developed, including their famous unstable molecule costumes that adapt to their superpowers. The laboratory also serves as a portal to other dimensions, such as the Negative Zone.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Princess Letizia Congress Palace in Oviedo. This is a modern architectural landmark in Spain, created by the famous architect Santiago Calatrava. Located in the city of Oviedo on the northern coast of Spain, this complex includes a conference center, exhibition center, two office buildings, a five-star hotel, an underground shopping center, and parking. The building is distinguished by its futuristic design, characterized by an elliptical shape covered with glass and steel, as well as the use of white color, typical of Calatrava's works. The choice of this location as Reed Richards' laboratory is due, firstly, to the futuristic yet elegant design of the building, which echoes the retro-futuristic aesthetic of the film. Secondly, the scale and variety of rooms in the Congress Palace allow for the creation of a convincing and multifunctional laboratory where Reed Richards could conduct his experiments and develop innovative technologies. Finally, the architectural features of the building, such as the large dome roof and spacious halls, add visual appeal to the film.

Liberty Island

In the Movie

The scene where a view of Liberty Island in the alternate 1960s is shown. In the film, New York appears in a modified retro-futuristic style in an alternate 1960s. Nevertheless, as always, New York and its inhabitants are in danger. The main threat to the city, as well as to the entire Earth, is the arrival of Galactus, a cosmic entity of incredible power known as the devourer of worlds. Galactus travels through space, absorbing the energy of planets to sustain his existence, and Earth becomes his next target. His arrival is heralded by the Silver Surfer, his herald, who scouts planets, preparing them for Galactus's consumption.

In Reality

The scene was filmed over Liberty Island in New York. Liberty Island, located in Upper New York Bay, is one of the most recognizable symbols not only of New York but of all America. Here stands the famous Statue of Liberty, which served as a welcome for millions of immigrants arriving in America in search of a better life. In the film, whose plot involves New York being threatened by a cosmic danger of planetary scale, the filmmakers simply could not do without the iconic panorama of Liberty Island. This symbol of freedom and hope takes on special significance at the moment of an impending catastrophe. And, of course, since the film takes place in an alternate version of the 1960s, the view of the island is slightly different from the usual one.