United States:
* California:
* Malibu: Used for exterior shots of Tony Stark's mansion, the "Stark Residence."
* Los Angeles: Various cityscapes and locations, including the LA Convention Center and a downtown parking garage.
* Santa Clarita: Filmed scenes at the "Mojave Desert" location, where Iron Man is attacked by the Ten Rings.
* New Mexico: Filmed scenes in the desert landscape, including the "Afghanistan" scenes where Tony Stark is captured.
* New York City: Filmed scenes at Grand Central Station and the New York Stock Exchange.
* Maine: Filmed scenes in the "Arctic" setting where Iron Man battles the Ten Rings.
International Locations:
* Morocco: Filmed scenes in the desert region, including the "Afghanistan" scenes where Tony Stark is captured and escapes.
* Germany: Filmed scenes at the "Stark Industries" factory in the fictional city of "Stuttgart."
* The Bahamas: Filmed scenes for the "Stark Residence" pool area.
The film also utilized extensive sets built on soundstages, including the "Stark Industries" factory and the interior of Tony Stark's mansion.
It's important to note that while the film features a variety of locations, the "Afghanistan" scenes were not filmed in Afghanistan, and the "Arctic" scenes were not filmed in the Arctic. The film used various locations to achieve the desired visual effects and create the specific environments required for the story.