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Where Exactly Is Dryland At The End Of Waterworld?

Author

Emily Wilson

Updated on March 06, 2026

When "Waterworld: The Ulysses Cut" came out, Dryland's location was confirmed: What viewers see in the film is the lush greenery on top of Mount Everest. As noted by Screen Rant, in an added scene, Helen and Enola come across a plaque that honors Mount Everest's first successful climbers, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Arguably, this was one of the most prized scenes of the extended cut, as the location had remained a mystery for over 10 years. 

This isn't the only known location that shows up in the movie. The Mariner frequently visits an underwater city that is actually a digitally re-created version of Denver, Colorado. The famous Northwest Building, which looks like a cash register, can be seen in the background of a shot.

If you want to check it out for yourself, the theatrical cut of "Waterworld" is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video.