By MOOK Scenic Spots Jun(e), compiled and reported
The action-packed blockbuster Fast & Furious 8 has once again achieved massive global box office success. The film was released simultaneously in 64 regions worldwide starting April 12, 2017, covering almost all major markets, making it one of Universal Pictures' most ambitious global release projects. The movie continues the franchise's tradition of filming on location around the world, including Iceland, Cuba, New York, and Cleveland. Below are five key filming locations, each with its own wild, stylish, or polar characteristics—perfect for fans to explore.
Fast & Furious 8 filming location: Downtown Havana, Cuba (Image source / Universal Pictures)
Cuba - Havana
Following the thawing of relations between the U.S. and Cuba, this is the first major blockbuster filmed in Havana. Classic vintage cars race through the streets of downtown Havana, passing iconic landmarks such as the Capitol Building and the Hotel Nacional. The city is filled with the aroma of tobacco, coffee, and music, along with colonial-style architecture—capturing the essence of the Caribbean, one of the most representative flavors of the Americas.
Havana Capitol Building (Image source / Wikipedia)
United States - New York
As one of the world’s leading international metropolises for fashion, economy, media, and politics, New York offers a thrilling ride through the colorful streets of Manhattan, showcasing the world’s most exciting rhythm in the cultural capital of the globe—a different side of the world stage.
United States - Cleveland
The jaw-dropping scene of countless vehicles crashing out of a building takes place in Cleveland, Ohio—the state’s largest industrial city—which also boasts the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and iconic architecture. A must-visit for music and architectural enthusiasts.
Fast & Furious 8 filming location: Cleveland (Image source / Universal Pictures)
Cleveland – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Image source / Wikipedia)
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