Cinerama Dome Saved by Sony, Alamo Drafthouse; Theater to Reopen Soon

Key Points:

• Sony Pictures Entertainment is reviving the iconic Cinerama Dome theater in Hollywood, which has been closed since 2020, with plans to reopen it in 2028 after extensive renovations.
• The adjacent 14-screen multiplex, formerly ArcLight Cinemas, will also reopen as an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, featuring dine-in services, premium formats including 70mm, and maintaining 35mm capabilities for archival films.
• Sony aims to preserve the Dome’s historic legacy and unique moviegoing experience, retaining its iconic branding and focusing on traditional programming such as repertory screenings, premieres, and special events.
• The Cinerama Dome, famous for its 86-foot-wide panoramic screen since 1963, was a top-grossing venue and a popular location for premieres before its closure; Sony will operate the theaters under a lease agreement with the property owner.
• Alamo Drafthouse, known for its strict no-talking policy and unique cinema experience, will run the multiplex as its new West Coast flagship, continuing its mission to create event-style screenings and celebrate cinema culture.