The Cinerama Dome Is Officially Reopening In 2028 Thanks to Sony

Key Points:

• Sony Pictures Entertainment announced the reopening of the historic Cinerama Dome in Culver City, with extensive restorative renovations starting next month and an expected reopening in early 2028 after a six-year closure due to Covid.
• The Cinerama Dome will maintain its traditional single-screen large-format presentation, preserving its distinctive aesthetic and 70MM exhibition capabilities, while Alamo Drafthouse will operate the nearby former Hollywood Arclight theater with its signature dine-in and curated cinephile programming.
• Sony and Alamo Drafthouse have entered a long-term lease with Robertson Properties Group to operate the Cinerama Dome and Hollywood Arclight, aiming to honor the Dome’s legacy while offering repertory screenings, filmmaker series, premieres, and special events.
• Industry leaders emphasized the cultural and historical significance of the Cinerama Dome, highlighting its role as a premier moviegoing destination and expressing enthusiasm for its revival as a vibrant hub for cinematic experiences.
• Alamo Drafthouse brings experience from restoring San Francisco’s historic New Mission Theater, promising extraordinary programming and events as the new West Coast flagship, reaffirming commitment to unique and immersive moviegoing experiences.