Paramount Pictures Revives Bay Theatre in Pacific Palisades

WHO:

Deadline - Paramount Pictures and real estate developer Rick Caruso are involved in the reopening of the Bay Theatre.

Variety - The Bay Theatre was formerly operated by Netflix and before that by Cinepolis.

WHAT:

Deadline - The Bay Theatre will reopen for the first time since the wildfires that devastated Pacific Palisades and other Los Angeles-area neighborhoods.

Variety - The opening of the Bay Theatre is planned for later this year.

WHERE:

Deadline - The Bay Theatre is located at 1035 N. Swarthmore Ave., Pacific Palisades.

WHEN:

Deadline - The reopening of the Bay Theatre is expected to occur before the end of the year.

WHY:

Deadline - The reopening follows the devastation caused by wildfires in the area.

HOW:

Variety - San Diego's The Lot will handle operations for the Bay Theatre after its takeover by Paramount Pictures.

(UPDATED October 14, 2026 00:02 UTC)

The Bay Theatre in Pacific Palisades is set to reopen for the first time since the wildfires that impacted the area, with plans for the opening later this year. Paramount Pictures, in partnership with real estate developer Rick Caruso, will oversee the reopening, while San Diego's The Lot will manage operations. Previously operated by Netflix and Cinepolis, the theatre is located at 1035 N. Swarthmore Ave.