where was the magnificent seven filmed
“The Magnificent Seven” was primarily filmed in Mexico, with key scenes also shot in Arizona in the United States.
Main filming locations
- The village and surrounding countryside were created near Tepoztlán , in the state of Morelos, Mexico, in a desert area specifically built as the film’s main village set.
- Additional shooting took place around Cuernavaca and other parts of Morelos, giving the movie its distinctive rugged mountain backdrop.
Studio and desert work
- Interior sequences and some town scenes were filmed at Churubusco Studios in Mexico City, one of Mexico’s oldest and most important film studios.
- The climactic battle and other action moments were filmed at Old Tucson in Tucson, Arizona, a historic Western movie set used in many classic and modern Westerns.
Quick HTML table of key locations
| Location | Region / Country | What was filmed there |
|---|---|---|
| Tepoztlán | Morelos, Mexico | Main village set and surrounding desert landscapes. | [7][5]
| Cuernavaca area | Morelos, Mexico | Mountain and valley exteriors for village surroundings. | [7][5]
| Churubusco Studios | Mexico City, Mexico | Interior scenes and some town sequences. | [5]
| Old Tucson | Tucson, Arizona, USA | Battle scenes and large-scale action sequences. | [5]