15 Surprising Movies That Were Filmed In the Same Location

15. Interstellar And Batman Begins

You wouldn’t expect outer space and ancient martial arts training to meet on the same glacier, but they do. Both Interstellar and Batman Begins filmed dramatic scenes on Iceland’s Svínafellsjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, the largest ice cap in Europe. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

14. Tree Of Life And Independence Day

From alien invasions to cosmic reflection, both Independence Day and The Tree of Life used the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to surreal effect. This vast, white expanse became everything from a post-apocalyptic wasteland to a dreamlike vision of the afterlife. | © Searchlight Pictures

13. Richie Rich And Hannibal

Both Richie Rich and Hannibal filmed scenes at the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina. In one, properties serve as a backdrop for a kid’s dream home; in the other, it adds a touch of quiet luxury to a very different kind of story. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

12. Blade Runner And 500 Days Of Summer

The Bradbury Building in Los Angeles shows up in both Blade Runner and 500 Days of Summer, two totally different moods, but with the same iconic backdrop. It also pops up in Justin Timberlake’s “Say Something” music video, proving just how versatile those iron staircases really are. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

11. The Crow And Muppets In Space

The Ideal Cement Factory in North Carolina plays a big role in both The Crow and Muppets from Space, even if you would never guess it. One used it for brooding alleyways and shadows, the other turned it into a top-secret government lab holding Gonzo. | © Miramax Films

10. The King's Speech And Snookered

Both The King’s Speech and the adult scenes in Snookered were filmed inside the same grand London townhouse at 33 Portland Place. The faded wallpaper and elegant windows were too perfect to pass up, even after director Tom Hooper found out about its previous role. | © Paramount Pictures

9. Conclave And The Phantom Menace

The Royal Palace of Caserta in Italy shows up in both Conclave and The Phantom Menace, playing two very different kinds of power. One used it as the Vatican, the other as Queen Amidala’s royal palace on Naboo. | © Focus Features

8. Aliens And Batman

The alien hive in Aliens and the Axis Chemicals plant in Batman were both filmed at Battersea Power Station in London. One is crawling with xenomorphs, the other with Joker goons, but it's the same towering structure behind these movies. | © 20th Century Studios

7. Eraserhead And Batman & Robin

Eraserhead and Batman & Robin both used the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, though in very different ways. David Lynch shot his surreal debut around its stables, while the mansion’s front steps doubled as Wayne Manor decades later. | © Libra Films

6. Ready Or Not And Billy Madison

Ready or Not and Billy Madison both filmed at Parkwood Estate in Ontario, one for a deadly game of hide and seek, the other for a man-child's second shot at school. Same grand mansion, but very different house guests. | © Searchlight Pictures

5. Saw III And Scary Movie 4

That bathroom in Saw III wasn’t built from scratch; it was first made for laughs in Scary Movie 4. The Saw team later reused the spoof set for real horror, since it was cheaper than recreating the original from the first film. | © Lionsgate Films

4. Dungeons And Dragons: Honor Among Thieves And Harry Potter

Dungeons & Dragons and the Harry Potter series were both filmed at Alnwick Castle, a place that feels built for magic. First, it was Hogwarts, then it suited up for another round of spells and swordplay. | © Paramount Pictures

3. Saving Private Ryan And Brooklyn

Ballinesker Beach in Ireland sets the stage for two very different journeys. Saving Private Ryan opened there with the D-Day landing, while Brooklyn used it for a quiet moment of homesickness. Same stretch of sand, two stories ocean apart. | © Paramount Pictures

2. George Of The Jungle And The Wedding Planner

Both George of the Jungle and The Wedding Planner shot scenes at the Filoli Estate in California, a location known for its manicured gardens and grand architecture. Whether it’s jungle chaos or a picture-perfect wedding setup, Filoli fits right in. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

1. Se7en And Training Day

The Quality Cafe in downtown L.A. appears in both Se7en and Training Day, setting the scene for key conversations in each film. With its classic diner look, it’s become a quiet favorite for directors looking to ground big moments in a familiar place. | © New Line Cinema