Cinerama Dome to Reopen in 2028 Under Sony and Alamo Drafthouse

The iconic Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, which has been closed since 2020, is gearing up to open its doors again in early 2028. This revival is being led by Sony Pictures Entertainment in collaboration with Alamo Drafthouse, which will also bring back the nearby 14-screen ArcLight Hollywood. Built in 1963 from 316 unique concrete pieces, this 956-seat theater was meant to kick off a chain of 300 similar venues but remains unique. It features an impressive 86-foot-wide curved screen and has hosted famous premieres like 2001: A Space Odyssey. Designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1998, Sony intends to preserve its vintage look, although the main dome won’t offer Alamo's dine-in service. This reopening comes as movie attendance is bouncing back, with a Fandango survey showing Gen Z and millennials visiting theaters about seven times a year. William R. Forman's family previously owned the dome, which founded Pacific Theatres.