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Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Scene
Alien planet Nibiru — opening volcano sequence
Directed by J.J. Abrams
Iconic black-sand beach near Vík with basalt columns, sea stacks and dangerous sneaker waves.
Also filmed here
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Star Trek Into Darkness
Reynisfjara as the alien planet Nibiru
2013Feature Film📍 1 Iceland locations
J.J. Abrams opened Star Trek Into Darkness with a dramatic volcano sequence on the alien planet Nibiru — filmed at Reynisfjara black sand beach with Icelandic red plant filters.
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