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 recorded source groups · SRC-16154, SRC-16155 - Appeared in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (movie, 2016) — as Interior battle scene
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-16154, SRC-16155 - Built in 1975
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Ponte City Tower connected to Chappie?
Ponte City Tower, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, has a documented connection to Chappie. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.
How is Ponte City Tower connected to Resident Evil: The Final Chapter?
Ponte City Tower, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, has a documented connection to Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Chappie.
Where is Ponte City Tower located?
Ponte City Tower is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng.