Sep 16, 2020 · Here are the most famous movies filmed in the Wadi Rum desert. 1. Dune (2020) This sci-fi classic, based on the book by Frank Herbert, takes place far from Earth on the desert, sand-worm infested planet of Arrakis. The complex story centers on the house of Atreides, the royal family sent there to harvest the planet’s valuable spice.

Feb 28, 2024 · Wai Rum doubles as the fictional desert planet Arrakis in Dune and Dune: Part Two. Its gorgeous red sand and eye-catching landscapes perfectly encapsulate the sparse planet. According to IMDb, other movies that filmed in Wadi Rum include Prometheus, The Martian, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Oct 22, 2021 · The film, which takes place primarily on a desert planet called Arrakis, was shot in four locations: Wadi Rum in Jordan, the desert outside of Abu Dhabi, the northwest coast of Norway, and the...

5) Dune (2021) The 2021 remake of the classic sci-fi Dune movie, starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, follows a noble family’s battle for the desert planet, Arrakis. Like the previous movies, Dune was also filmed in and around Wadi Rum, mimicking otherworldly terrain with spectacular red sand dunes.

The otherworldly Wadi Rum in Jordan – also known as the Valley of the Moon – is an incredible popular filming location for desert scenes. Before serving as the remote desert regions of the planet Arrakis aka Dune, this beautiful landscape first came to fame as a major filming location for Lawrence of Arabia (1962).

Oct 8, 2024 · Yes, the movie Dune was partly filmed in the Wadi Rum desert. In fact, many scenes of the Dune movie include shots of Wadi Rum, including some of its most famous sites. Dune 2 was also filmed in Wadi Rum, Jordan.

Feb 5, 2024 · Wadi Rum, Jordan – The Desert Planet This protected desert wilderness in Aqaba, in the Southern part of Jordan, was used to depict the harsh desert planet of Arrakis. From the picturesque landscapes of Stadlandet, our journey takes a dramatic turn to the arid deserts.

Jul 26, 2024 · What movies filmed in Wadi Rum? Dune (2021) Arrakis is described in Frank Herbert’s book as “an inhospitable and sparsely populated desert wasteland.” Wadi Rum, in contrast, is estimated to have been home to human beings with evidence of culture and language for as long as 12,000 years.

Apr 30, 2024 · Wadi Rum turned into a faraway planet for Dune. In Dune: Part One, the young noble Paul Atreides navigates treacherous politics on the desert planet Arrakis. His family assumes control of Arrakis, the only source of the valuable spice melange.

Dec 24, 2024 · From the classic Lawrence of Arabia (1962), which first showcased Wadi Rum’s cinematic potential, to recent hits like Dune and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, this desert has served as the backdrop for some of the most iconic scenes in film history.