Starship Troopers Filming Locations

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

The iconic scene of the "Hells Half Acre" planet was filmed in Badlands National Park in South Dakota. The park's rugged terrain and colorful rock formations provided the perfect backdrop for the alien landscape.

Mile 41, US Highway 2026, Wyoming

The Whiskey Outpost, where the Roughnecks encounter the first Arachnid eggs, was filmed at Mile 41 on US Highway 2026 in Wyoming. The location is marked by a small sign and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

California and Wyoming

Various scenes throughout the film, including the barracks and the spaceship interiors, were shot on soundstages in California. Additional scenes were filmed in Wyoming, including the sequence where the Roughnecks infiltrate the Arachnid lair in the Black Hills.