Sony and Alamo Drafthouse announce plans to reopen the iconic Cinerama Dome
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Set us as preferred Hollywood’s storied Cinerama Dome will soon be open for business again.Following a six-year shutdown prompted by COVID-19, Sony Pictures Entertainment has stepped in to restore and reopen the historic Hollywood landmark.
The dome, which will keep its Cinerama name, will be operated by Sony Pictures Entertainment’s theater chain, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the company announced in a statement on Wednesday.“There is no moviegoing destination anywhere in the world that commands the affection, history, and cultural significance of the Cinerama Dome,” Sony Pictures Entertainment Chief Executive Ravi Ahuja said in a statement.
“This is a meaningful moment for our company, our industry, and Los Angeles.We look forward to honoring and extending the Dome’s extraordinary legacy.”Renovations on the Dome will start next month and continue until early 2028.
Sony said the renovations will honor “its historic legacy and singular moviegoing experience,” leaving the iconic red and blue exterior lettering intact.The restoration will also preserve its immersive large-format curved-screen presentation.
Hollywood Inc.Dine-in theater chain Alamo Drafthouse is launching a new initiative for indie films that debut at festivals but do not secure distribution deals.Sony also has plans to reopen the adjacent 14-screen theater complex that was formerly the ArcLight Cinemas.
The theater will offer dine-in services as well as curated programming.The theaters will be equipped to show premium formats like 35mm, 70mm and 4K laser projection.Both the Dome and the theater complex will feature repertory screenings, filmmaker series, premieres, and special events.Unlike the other Alamo Drafthouse locations, the Dome will not operate as a dine-in theater, but will maintain its traditional concession experience.
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