The Cinerama Dome, a distinctive geodesic structure on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, is slated to reopen in 2028. Sony Pictures confirmed the news in July, ending a period of closure that began in 2020.
Built in 1963, the cinema is a historic cultural monument and will be operated by Alamo Drafthouse, a dine-in theatre chain purchased by Sony Pictures in 2024. The venue will maintain its historic feel and name, offering traditional concessions rather than full meals.
The reopening follows a public campaign to save the dome, including a petition and rallies. Tom Rothman, CEO of Sony Pictures, stated on 22 July, "We believe in moviegoing down to our soul, and no venue on earth stands more for that than the one-of-a-kind Dome."
This development comes amid a positive year for the movie industry, with the summer box office hitting $4bn for only the second time since 2020. The Cinerama Dome is one of several Los Angeles theatres recently rescued, with others like the Westwood Village and Bruin theatres also set for reopening.