Cinerama Dome Set to Reopen in 2028 With New Alamo Drafthouse
WHO:
Los Angeles Times - Sony Pictures Entertainment Chief Executive Ravi Ahuja stated, “There is no moviegoing destination anywhere in the world that commands the affection, history, and cultural significance of the Cinerama Dome.”
Hollywood Reporter - Tom Rothman, Sony’s Motion Picture Group chairman and CEO, expressed, “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.”
Deadline - Sony Pictures Entertainment is the organization involved in the reopening of the Cinerama Dome.
Variety - Alamo Drafthouse is the subsidiary exhibition chain that will operate the new cinema.
WHAT:
IndieWire - The Cinerama Dome will feature an 86-foot-wide, immersive screen that supports 70mm exhibition.
Deadline - The Cinerama Dome will host repertory screenings, filmmaker series, premieres, and special events.
ABC News Business - The Cinerama Dome has been closed since March 2020.
Los Angeles Times - The Cinerama Dome will not offer Alamo Drafthouse’s signature dine-in experience.
Hollywood Reporter - The Cinerama Dome is a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument.
Los Angeles Times - Renovations on the Cinerama Dome will start next month and continue until early 2028.
Los Angeles Times - The restoration will preserve its immersive large-format curved-screen presentation and will leave the iconic red and blue exterior lettering intact.
Los Angeles Times - The adjacent 14-screen theater complex will offer dine-in services as well as curated programming and will be equipped to show premium formats such as 35mm, 70mm, and 4K laser projection.
Los Angeles Times - The dome will not operate as a dine-in theater but will maintain its traditional concession experience.
Deadline - The Cinerama Dome will be reopened as part of a deal with Sony.
Variety - The Cinerama Dome has been closed since 2020 and will be restored and reopened in 2028.
Reddit Movies - The former Hollywood Arclight will become a 14-screen Alamo Drafthouse.
WHERE:
Deadline - The Cinerama Dome is located in Los Angeles, California.
Variety - The Hollywood Arclight is also situated in Los Angeles.
WHEN:
Reddit Movies - The Cinerama Dome is set to reopen in early 2028.
Deadline - The reopening of the Cinerama Dome is scheduled for 2028.
WHY:
Hollywood Reporter - The Cinerama Dome’s closure has been a significant loss to the industry, which typically hosted numerous screenings and premieres in the space.
Hollywood Reporter - The Cinerama Dome’s hopeful reopening has been a constant source of intrigue and interest for the city’s avid moviegoing audience, which has signed petitions and staged demonstrations in the hopes of bringing the monument back to life.
Los Angeles Times - The deal comes after Sony Entertainment recently invested $100 million in the immersive shared reality theater chain Cosm, which has locations in Inglewood, Dallas, and Atlanta.
Variety - Sony began investing in exhibition with the purchase of Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in 2024, indicating a strategic move to revive iconic theaters.
HOW:
Variety - The Cinerama Dome will retain the same exterior branding that has been there since it first opened in 1963.
Hollywood Reporter - Michael Kustermann, CEO of Alamo Drafthouse and head of Sony Pictures Experiences, stated, “As our new West Coast flagship, we will offer extraordinary programming and events, while returning to Los Angeles one of its most beloved and culturally significant moviegoing destinations.”
Los Angeles Times - The Cinerama Dome will keep its Cinerama name and will be operated by Sony Pictures Entertainment’s theater chain, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
Deadline - The Cinerama Dome will be reopened under the Alamo Drafthouse brand, known for its dine-in cinema experience.
(UPDATED July 23, 2026 14:43 UTC)
The iconic Cinerama Dome is set to reopen with an impressive 86-foot-wide immersive screen that will support 70mm exhibitions. This beloved venue, which has been closed since March 2020, will host a variety of repertory screenings, filmmaker series, premieres, and special events, while retaining its classic exterior branding from 1963. The closure of the Dome has been felt deeply in the industry, as it traditionally served as a hub for numerous screenings and premieres.
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(UPDATED July 23, 2026 02:51 UTC)
Sony Pictures Entertainment's Chief Executive Ravi Ahuja has declared the Cinerama Dome as an unmatched moviegoing destination, while Tom Rothman, the chairman and CEO of Sony’s Motion Picture Group, enthusiastically announced plans to revive the iconic venue. Although the Cinerama Dome will not feature Alamo Drafthouse’s signature dine-in experience, it remains a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument that has captured the hearts of the city's moviegoers, who have actively campaigned for its return. Michael Kustermann, CEO of Alamo Drafthouse and head of Sony Pictures Experiences, emphasized that the Dome will serve as their new West Coast flagship, promising extraordinary programming and events to celebrate this beloved cultural landmark.
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(UPDATED July 22, 2026 22:20 UTC)
Renovations on the iconic Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles are set to begin next month and will continue until early 2028, preserving its immersive large-format curved-screen presentation while keeping the distinctive red and blue exterior lettering intact. The adjacent 14-screen theater complex will feature dine-in services, curated programming, and will be equipped to showcase premium formats like 35mm, 70mm, and 4K laser projection, although the dome itself will maintain its traditional concession experience. This project follows Sony Entertainment's recent $100 million investment in the immersive shared reality theater chain Cosm, and the Cinerama Dome will continue to operate under its name as part of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
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(UPDATED July 22, 2026 18:20 UTC)
The iconic Cinerama Dome is set to make a comeback, with plans to reopen in early 2028. This beloved venue has been a staple in the film community, and its return is highly anticipated by movie enthusiasts. Fans can look forward to enjoying films in this historic setting once again.
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(UPDATED July 22, 2026 17:25 UTC)
The iconic Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles will be reopened in 2028 as part of a deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment, which has invested in the exhibition industry by purchasing Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas. The venue, which has been closed since 2020, will be operated by Alamo Drafthouse as a 14-screen cinema, bringing a unique dine-in experience to moviegoers. This strategic move by Sony aims to revive historic theaters and enhance the cinematic landscape.