A film permit application from Red Zone Pictures shows that production crews utilized Bureau of Land Management lands in Moab for a filming project throughout July and August 2026. The project, which was active as of July 17, 2026, involved set construction and aerial filming at several locations, including the Ledge campgrounds and the Rocky Rapid upper parking area.
Filming Logistics and Locations
According to documents from the Bureau of Land Management's Moab Field Office, the production was scheduled to begin setting up on July 29, 2026. The filming itself was slated to take place between August 10 and August 13, 2026. The production utilized a gravel pit located at mile 16 on State Route 128 to serve as a staging area and base camp.
The base camp was planned for a duration of up to 18 days. This location was intended to accommodate a significant crew footprint, including up to 16 trailers or RVs, approximately 50 crew vehicles, and as many as 150 cast and crew members.
Campground and Set Construction
The production planned several distinct filming sites across the Moab area. At the Rocky Rapid upper parking area, the crew was scheduled to spend two days constructing a set that included the building of a portal door. This specific location was slated to host 20 cast and crew members and up to 10 vehicles for two days of filming.
At the Ledge campgrounds, the production's scale increased significantly. The crew planned to use the Ledge D campground as a basecamp while filming within the Ledge E campground. This location was expected to host 150 cast and crew members along with 70 vehicles. The work at the Ledge E campground included two days of setup and two days of filming.
Specialized Production Details
The production included specialized activities and set modifications at the Ledge campground. According to the Bureau of Land Management, the crew planned to construct block boulders to cover existing boulders within the Ledge campground. Additionally, the production planned to film scenes involving the riding of mechanical pigs around the ledge campground area.
Aerial filming was also a component of the project. On August 7, 2026, the production planned to film using a helicopter at both the Ledge E campground and the Rocky Rapid parking area. The helicopter was scheduled to take off and land at the Moab airport for these operations.
Regulatory and Permit Status
The Red Zone Pictures film permit was officially recorded under NEPA Number DOI-BLM-UT-Y010-2026-0042-CE. The project was managed by the Moab Field Office and was listed in the Bureau of Land Management National NEPA Register.
Earlier records from July 17, 2026, show that the project was already in progress during the summer. The application was filed under the Lands and Realty program and the Land Use Permits sub-program. The Bureau of Land Management's eplanning system noted the status of the permit as being in the decision and appeal period as of late July 2026.
Regional Context
The Moab area remains a notable location for large-scale productions, as noted by the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission, which describes the region as a place where the old west meets the future.
