Escape from New York has 6 confirmed filming locations in United States.
Air Control Centre
The futuristic air control centre is depicted as the command hub for operations in the lawless island of Manhattan.
Sepulveda Dam
Brain's Domain
Plissken visits the grand façade of the New Masonic Temple, which stands in for the New York Public Library.
New Masonic Temple
Broadway Theatre
Plissken discovers the President's location at the derelict Fox Theatre, where a performance is taking place.
Fabulous Fox Theatre
Escape Across the Bridge
Plissken and his companions make a daring escape across the Chain of Rocks Bridge, a key connection to the mainland.
Chain Of Rocks Bridge
Fight in Union Station
Plissken fights the wrestler Slag in the grand hall of the historic Union Station, now part of a hotel.
Grand Hall, Union Station
Graffiti Interiors
The interiors of the Wiltern Theatre serve as the backdrop for Plissken's encounters in the darkened streets of Manhattan.
Wiltern Theatre
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Filming locations FAQ
Where was Escape from New York filmed?
Escape from New York has 6 confirmed filming locations in United States. Use the map and location list below for addresses, coordinates, and scene-by-scene details.
Can you visit these filming locations?
Many are public streets, landmarks, or businesses open to visitors. Each location page notes access where we know it, and the community shares then-and-now photos from real visits.