Hollywood's Cinerama Dome Movie Theater to Reopen in 2028 Thanks to Sony Pictures | Just Jared - Celebrity News and Gossip

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The iconic Cinerama Dome movie theater is set to reopen in 2028!

The beloved theater and the attached ArcLight Cinemas multiplex have been closed since the pandemic began in March 2020, which led to owner Pacific Theatres filing for bankruptcy.

Sony Pictures Entertainment, which owns the movie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse, has purchased the venue and plans to do restorative renovations starting next month. The theater will reopen in early 2028, with the iconic Cinerama name and exterior branding left intact.

The multiplex will get Alamo Drafthouse’s dine-in theaters, but the Dome will not operate as a dine-in. Sony says the Dome’s “traditional programming will be complemented by Alamo Drafthouse’s signature programming including repertory screenings, filmmaker series, premieres, and special events.”

The 14-screen theater complex “will offer Alamo Drafthouse premium presentations and dine-in services, curated programming, repertory screenings, events, designated karaoke rooms, and fan celebrations. The complex will retain 35mm capabilities to showcase archival film prints and house several premium format screens with immersive audio and 4K laser projection, including 70mm capabilities.”

“There is no moviegoing destination anywhere in the world that commands the affection, history, and cultural significance of the Cinerama Dome. It represents the kind of singular experience we value and champion,” said Ravi Ahuja, Chairman and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertainment. “This is a meaningful moment for our company, our industry, and Los Angeles. We look forward to honoring and extending the Dome’s extraordinary legacy.”

“Hot damn! We’re bringing the Dome back, baby. We believe in moviegoing down to our soul, and no venue on earth stands more for that than the one-of-a-kind Dome. I am deeply proud that Sony is investing in Hollywood, literally,” said Tom Rothman, Chairman and CEO, SPE Motion Picture Group. “The Dome has hosted generations of unforgettable movie moments. Our goal is to preserve its legendary history while ensuring it remains vibrant now and far into the future.”