Joy in Hollywood as historic Cinerama dome to reopen: ‘People still want to go to the movies’
Summary
The historic Cinerama Dome movie theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, will reopen in 2028 after being closed since 2020. Sony Pictures announced a new deal to operate the venue through its Alamo Drafthouse chain, preserving its unique design and history.Key Facts
- The Cinerama Dome was built in 1963 and is known for its white, geodesic, golf ball-like structure.
- It was designated a historic cultural monument in 1998.
- The theater closed in 2020 and remained shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Sony Pictures made an agreement with the theater owners for reopening in 2028.
- Alamo Drafthouse, a dine-in theater chain owned by Sony, will run the Dome but without requiring food orders at this location.
- The Dome originally showcased films using Cinerama technology with three projectors and a curved screen.
- Film fans and local activists campaigned strongly for its reopening through petitions and rallies.
- The Dome seats 956 people and will keep showing films on its large curved screen.
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