New York City, Earth-828 (1964) | MCU Location Scout

Aerial view of Future Foundation and Excelsior launch pad. Earth-828.

Breaking news from Times Square.

The adventures of the Fantastic Four take place on an entirely different Earth, as seen in the other MCU films. This version of New York features monorails and other technical advancements owing to the scientific discoveries of Reed Richards. It’s a lot like the Earth-616 New York City, but slightly changed.

No actual shots of New York City were used in the film, except for some background plates. Times Square and the surrounding parts of the city were all created as part of the backlot at Pinewood Studios, outside London. The streets and first floors of the buildings were all created, with the remainder of the buildings being completed by visual effects.

  • Sue using her powers to stop a 7up sign from crushing pedestrians in New York City.
  • A fire on a monorail in Time Square.
  • The Silver Surfer appears in Times Square.
  • People watching the Silver Surfer in Times Square.
  • The Fantastic Four, and others, watching the Silver Surfer in Times Square.
  • The Excelsior launch pad as seen from the East River.
  • The Excelsior launch pad as seen from the East River.
  • The Fantastic Four enter the Excelsior launch pad.
  • The Excelsior launch pad as seen from the the Baxter Building.
  • Aerial view of a crowded Time Square in New York.
  • The shadow of Galactus looms over New York City.
  • The Fantastic Four walk along a street towards the Baxter Building.
  • Aerial behind the scenes image of the Times Square and New York streets built on the Pinewood backlot.
    Pinewood Studios backlot set for Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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(The Fantastic Four: First Steps, 2025)