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When Marvel makes a movie, it’s not just studios that come alive — entire cities become film sets. Thunderbolts*, released in May 2025, turned Atlanta, Utah, Kuala Lumpur and London into spectacular action backdrops. From the 1,000 acres of Trilith Studios to the dizzying heights of Merdeka 118, every filming location tells a story that fans can now experience in person.

This guide takes you in the footsteps of Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes and the entire Thunderbolts crew. Exact addresses, estimated budgets, on-site activities and insider tips: here’s your fan itinerary for summer 2026.

Atlanta & Trilith Studios — the heart of filming

Trilith Studios: 1,000 acres, 34 soundstages
Filming: February – June 2024
Guided tour: $28 per adult
3-day budget: $600 – $1,100
Atlanta, Georgia skyline with downtown skyscrapers
Photo by Jessica Furtney on Unsplash

Dubbed the « Hollywood of the South, » Atlanta is Marvel’s headquarters for good reason. According to Moviedelic, Trilith Studios (461 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30214) hosted the principal filming of Thunderbolts* from February to June 2024 — with its 34 soundstages, an 80′ x 90′ x 30′ virtual production screen and 400-acre backlot.

This is where production designer Grace Yoon built Valentina’s « Watchtower, » reconstructed a section of New York’s 45th Street for the third act, and erected the Avengers Tower clad in black cladding symbolizing « Val’s dark takeover, » as reported by Time Out.

The Trilith Foundation Studio Tour Experience is a 90-minute guided trolley tour. It includes a walk through sets, props and production resources inside Stage 19, plus a visit to the Trilith Foundation shop. Tickets are $28 for adults and $23 for children, according to Trilith Foundation.

Complete your visit with Atlanta Metro Studios (6010 Studio Way, Union City, GA 30291), the secondary studio used for urban scenes and reshoots. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, over 300 Atlanta locals served as extras, and the production left subtle MCU easter eggs, including a Wakandan flag cameo in a street scene.

Insider tip
Ask the Trilith guides for stories about Bob’s « shame room » (nicknamed « Meth Chicken »), a sequence filmed on an additional set in Atlanta in early December 2024.
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Utah — the MCU’s first foray into the American desert

Arches National Park: 2,000+ arches
First Marvel film shot in Utah
3 weeks of filming (May–June 2024)
4-day budget: $600 – $1,100

Thunderbolts* is the first Marvel film ever shot in Utah, according to ABC4 Utah. Executive producer Brian Chapek told the Utah Film Commission that the production « found that Utah offered a unique and impressive geography that we had never seen in a film. »

Two counties served as backdrops. In Emery County, near Green River (population under 900), a one-kilometer car chase was filmed over two weeks on a closed desert road. In Grand County, the team captured the opening ambush scene involving Ghost and Red Guardian near Arches National Park, according to Moviedelic.

For activities, fans can follow in Florence Pugh’s own footsteps: on a day off, the actress went ziplining in Moab, and the cast attended a local rodeo, as reported by the Salt Lake Tribune.

Arches National Park access
A Timed Entry Permit is required from April to October. Book on recreation.gov several weeks in advance. The best window for film-like lighting: sunrise in May or October.

Kuala Lumpur — the jump from Merdeka 118

Merdeka 118: world’s 2nd tallest skyscraper
Florence Pugh jumped without a stunt double
Observatory: from $42
3-day budget: $200 – $600

The opening scene of Thunderbolts* is literally breathtaking. According to Time Out, Florence Pugh insisted on performing the parachute jump from the top of Merdeka 118 (Jalan Hang Jebat, Kuala Lumpur) without a stunt double. Three engineering firms were commissioned to certify the safety of the platform before Kevin Feige gave the green light.

The world’s second-tallest skyscraper at 118 floors, Merdeka 118 features two observatories. « The View at 118 » offers 360-degree views of Kuala Lumpur from levels 116 and the spire, according to Angkor Photography Tours. Tickets start at 180 RM (~$42) for adults.

A short walk away, Medan Pasar (Lebuh Ampang) is the historic square where Yelena blends into the crowd after the explosion. The crew planted real explosives on a building facade to create the effect, according to MCU Location Scout. This spot is free, photogenic and accessible — just a 5-minute walk from Masjid Jamek MRT station.

Insider tip
Visit Merdeka 118 on a stormy evening for the film’s atmosphere. During shooting, thunderstorms forced the crew to evacuate the roof every time lightning struck within an 8-kilometer radius.

London — the European premiere & Abbey Road Studios

European premiere: April 22, 2025
Score recorded at Abbey Road
Leicester Square & St John’s Wood
4-day budget: £700 – £1,800
London skyline panorama from Tower Bridge, with the Shard and the City
Photo by Frans Ruiter on Unsplash

Thunderbolts* had its European premiere on April 22, 2025 at Cineworld Leicester Square (The Square, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7NA). Florence Pugh, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Wyatt Russell and David Harbour walked the red carpet in front of hundreds of fans, according to ABC News. Leicester Square has been the home of Hollywood premieres in London for decades — fans can still admire the superhero statues in the square’s gardens.

On the music side, trio Son Lux recorded the original score at Abbey Road Studios (3 Abbey Rd, St John’s Wood, London NW8 9AY) with the London Contemporary Orchestra. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the sessions took place in the legendary Studio 2 — the very same one used by the Beatles — over eight days in February 2025. Abbey Road Studios called this collaboration « one of the year’s most memorable sessions. »

For fans, the Abbey Road exterior shop and the famous Beatles crossing are free to visit. Private studio tours are available by reservation from £25.

New York & Budapest — bonus destinations

MetLife Building = Avengers Tower
Budapest: Red Room flashbacks
2 bonus stops for a complete circuit

New York: the Avengers Tower in the film is based on the MetLife Building (200 Park Avenue, Midtown Manhattan), according to Moviedelic. While most urban scenes were recreated in Atlanta, helicopter shots and authentic street backgrounds were filmed in New York. The building is easily accessible from Grand Central Terminal.

Budapest: the dark alleys and historic buildings of the Castle District and Andrassy Avenue were used for flashbacks of Yelena’s past in the Red Room. Budapest is also the setting of Black Widow (2021), making it an essential stop for an extended MCU circuit, according to Where Was It Filmed. Budget around €330 to €620 for 4 days.

Fan itinerary — 14-day multi-destination circuit

DaysDestinationHighlights
D1 – D3Atlanta, GeorgiaTrilith Studios Tour, Atlanta Metro Studios, Y’allywood Film Tour, Georgia Aquarium
D4 – D6Moab & Green River, UtahArches National Park, Emery County filming route, ziplining in Moab
D7 – D8New York CityMetLife Building (200 Park Ave), Marvel NYC walking tour, Times Square
D9 – D11Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMerdeka 118 observatory, Medan Pasar, Petronas Twin Towers, street food
D12 – D14London, UKAbbey Road Studios, Cineworld Leicester Square, Forbidden Planet, BFI IMAX
Best time to visit
Go for April – May or September – October to avoid extreme heat in Utah and Atlanta (95°F in summer), monsoon season in Kuala Lumpur (May – October), and London’s Christmas crowds.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you actually visit Trilith Studios in Atlanta?

Yes. The Trilith Foundation Studio Tour Experience is a 90-minute guided trolley tour. Tickets cost $28 for adults and $23 for children 12 and under. The tour includes a walk through sets and props at Stage 19. Book directly on the Trilith Foundation website.

Where did Florence Pugh jump in Thunderbolts*?

Florence Pugh performed the parachute jump from the top of Merdeka 118, a 118-story skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She insisted on doing it without a stunt double. Three engineering firms certified the safety of the platform before filming.

Why was Utah chosen for Thunderbolts*?

Thunderbolts* is the first Marvel film shot in Utah. Executive producer Brian Chapek explained that « Utah offered a unique and impressive geography that we had never seen in a film. » The production spent over $4.5 million in the state during three weeks of filming.

Is Prague a filming location for Thunderbolts*?

No. No verifiable source confirms Prague as a filming location for Thunderbolts*. The film was shot in Atlanta (Trilith Studios and Atlanta Metro Studios), Utah, Kuala Lumpur and New York. Budapest (Hungary) appears for Red Room flashbacks, but not Prague.

Was the film’s music recorded in London?

Yes. The trio Son Lux recorded the original score at Abbey Road Studios in London with the London Contemporary Orchestra, in the legendary Studio 2 — the same one used by the Beatles — over eight days in February 2025.

What budget should I plan for a complete filming locations circuit?

For a 14-day circuit covering Atlanta, Utah, New York, Kuala Lumpur and London, budget between $3,500 and $7,000 per person, excluding international flights. Kuala Lumpur is the most affordable destination ($200 – $600 for 3 days), while London is the most expensive (£700 – £1,800 for 4 days).

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