The Bellagio has served as a prominent filming location and central setting for several major Hollywood motion pictures, most notably the iconic 2001 caper film Ocean's Eleven, directed by Steven Soderbergh. In the movie, the resort's magnificent casino, high-stakes vaults, and world-famous choreographed fountains form the primary objective for George Clooney and his crew of master thieves during an elaborate heist. Additionally, elements of the property or its exterior aesthetics have appeared in various other films, television series, and music videos, cementing its cultural status as a quintessential symbol of glamorous Las Vegas entertainment.