Ponte City Tower is a tower in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, and a filming location for Chappie (2015) and Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016). Built in 1975.
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Verified facts
- Appeared in Chappie (movie, 2015) — as Crime boss's slum hideout
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-16154, SRC-16155 - Appeared in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (movie, 2016) — as Interior battle scene
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-16154, SRC-16155 - Built in 1975
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16154, SRC-16872, SRC-17220
Evidence & sources
- SRC-16154 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponte_City (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16155 — https://emergefilmsolutions.com/film-location-ponte-city-tower-johannesburg-south-africa/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16872 — https://www.archdaily.com/493877/inside-johannesburg-s-infamous-ponte-city-tower (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17220 — https://thedarkatlas.com/posts/ponte-city-johannesburg (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Chappie filmed?
Ponte City Tower, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, is a real-world filming location used for Chappie. This property has also appeared on screen in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.
Where was Resident Evil: The Final Chapter filmed?
Ponte City Tower, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, is a real-world filming location used for Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. This property has also appeared on screen in Chappie.
Where is Ponte City Tower located?
Ponte City Tower is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng.