The Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades will officially reopen on Friday, a month after it was announced that Paramount Pictures is taking over the cinemas.
Paramount Pictures, Caruso and The Lot have reimagined the theaters with cutting-edge cinema technology that includes “luxury seating, elevated dining and exceptional hospitality, while preserving the intimate neighborhood character that has made it a community favorite.”
Previously operated by Netflix, the theaters have been closed since the devastating wildfires in January 2025. The multiplex is located in Rick Caruso’s Palisades Village shopping area, which reopened in August after extensive remediation and repairs due to the fires.
First-run films playing at the Bay include Johnny Depp’s “Ebenezer,” which opens nationwide Friday, as well as “The Cat in the Hat,” “Wild Horse Nine,” “You Can See Everything” and “Godzilla Minus Zero.”
Operated by luxury dine-in cinema company The Lot, the Bay offers five auditoriums with immersive surround sound and laser projection. Theaters include customizable seating with adjustable foot, back, head and neck rests, USB charging, personal dining tables with custom lighting and service buttons for food and beverage ordering.
The made-to-order menu, served directly to seats, includes appetizers, snacks, burgers, entrées and desserts, plus a premium beverage program with wine, beer, mocktails and signature cocktails including the Pacific Blush, Sunset Mule and Coastline Cantarito.
The lounge area and full-service bar feature a video wall for sports viewing, giving moviegoers a place to gather before and after films.
In addition to first-run films, the Bay will program nostalgic classics, curated screenings and special events.
Source: variety.com
