A beloved Pacific Palisades movie theater is preparing for its big comeback. Paramount Pictures and developer Rick Caruso have announced plans to reopen the Bay Theater at Palisades Village later this year
The theater reopening is bringing movies and special events back to the community following the devastating January 2025 wildfires. The theater has been closed since the fires damaged the surrounding area.
Now, with Palisades Village having reopened following extensive repairs, the Bay Theater is preparing to welcome moviegoers back through its doors.
What to expect at the Bay Theater
The Bay Theater will offer more than just the latest Hollywood releases. Visitors can expect a mix of new movies, classic films, special screenings, and unique entertainment events.
The five-screen theater will also feature luxurious seating, advanced sound and projection technology, food served directly to guests in the theater, and signature cocktails.
Paramount Pictures has also announced plans for special experiences that go beyond traditional movie screenings, although specific events have yet to be announced.
The theater will be operated by THE LOT, a California-based luxury cinema company known for its dine-in moviegoing experience.
When will the Bay Theater reopen?
The Bay Theater is expected to reopen later in 2026, with an official grand opening date yet to be announced. More details are expected in the coming weeks.
A new chapter for a historic neighborhood
The Bay Theater’s return is another step toward the recovery of Pacific Palisades after the devastating wildfires of January 2025.
The current theater is located inside Palisades Village, the shopping and dining destination developed by Rick Caruso. Its vintage-style sign pays tribute to the original Bay Theatre, which once stood nearby on Sunset Boulevard before closing in 1978.
Paramount Pictures and Caruso say they hope the theater will become a gathering place for the community once again, bringing residents together through movies, special events, and shared experiences.
The reopening is also part of a wider revival of Los Angeles’ movie theater scene, with other historic cinemas across the city preparing to reopen or undergo restoration.
đź“ŤWhere: Bay Theater, Palisades Village (1035 N. Swarthmore Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272)
