Sony Revives Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles as Box Office Sales Rebound
The iconic Cinerama Dome and adjacent 14-screen theater complex will reopen in 2028 after a renovation. The venue closed in 2020 because of the pandemic.
Sony Pictures is bringing the Cinerama Dome back to life in Los Angeles, with the landmark movie house and its neighboring 14-screen theater complex set to reopen in 2028 after a renovation, according to a report from the New York Times Business.
The return of the dome marks a notable step in the gradual recovery of moviegoing as box office sales rebound. The iconic venue, long associated with Hollywood premieres and studio-era glamour, has been closed since 2020, when the pandemic forced theaters across the country to shut down or sharply scale back operations.
The planned reopening would restore one of Los Angeles’ best-known cinema destinations, combining the historic Cinerama Dome with the adjacent multiplex that sits beside it. The renovation is expected to prepare the property for a new chapter after years of inactivity, though the feed summary did not provide further details on the scope of the work or the investment involved.
The closure of the complex during the pandemic reflected the broader upheaval that hit the exhibition business. As audiences stayed home and studios adjusted release strategies, many theaters faced extended shutdowns, delayed reopenings or long-term uncertainty. A reopening date in 2028 suggests Sony is betting that the theatrical experience will remain an important part of the entertainment landscape well into the next decade.
The Cinerama Dome itself has long held a special place in film culture. Its distinctive architecture made it an instantly recognizable landmark in Hollywood, and its presence has been tied to premieres, special screenings and the city’s larger identity as the center of the American movie industry. Bringing it back online would carry both symbolic and commercial weight for Sony and for theatergoers in Los Angeles.
The New York Times Business report, based on a monitored public feed, indicates that the reopening comes as box office conditions improve from the depths of the pandemic era. While the feed does not include specific revenue figures or a broader financial outlook, the timing suggests renewed confidence in theatrical exhibition after several challenging years for the industry.
For Sony, the project adds another piece to its Hollywood footprint and signals continued interest in premium cinema venues even as viewing habits keep evolving. For audiences, it would revive a familiar and celebrated location that has been dormant since 2020.
Source attribution: Based on a monitored public feed citing the New York Times Business report on the Cinerama Dome renovation and reopening plan.
Source: New York Times Business - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/business/media/cinerama-dome-sony-pictures-hollywood.html
