Bay Theater
1035 N. Swarthmore Avenue,
Pacific Palisades,
CA
90272
1035 N. Swarthmore Avenue,
Pacific Palisades,
CA
90272
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Additional Info
Operated by: Netflix
Previously operated by: Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas (USA)
Firms: Retail Design Collaborative
Functions: Movies (First Run)
Previous Names: Cinepolis Pacific Palisades, Bay Theater at Caruso's Palisades Village
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
310.230.1457
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With a modified replica of the 1948 Bay Theatre marquee rising on the front walkway, Cinépolis Pacific Palisades began showing movies November 3, 2018, and held a ribbon cutting ceremony November 9.
Designed by Retail Design Collaborative, formerly Perkowitz+Ruth, one auditorium in the 5-screen, 250-recliner cinema is equipped with a 35mm projector for private screenings. The Los Angeles Times noted the largest auditorium seats 75 while the smallest hold 28.
As with all Cinépolis' the cinema has a lobby bar and in-theatre dining. To Palisadians familiar with Swarthmore Avenue, Cinépolis sits approximately where Mort’s Deli, with a celebrity following, was located until it closed in 2007. The Village Pantry, Steve’s and then Lenny’s Deli later occupied the space.
Before leveling the 1960’s shopping area Rick Caruso retained Elkus Manfredi Architects to design the $200 million Palisades Village. The Cinepolis Pacific Palisades was taken over by Netflix in October 2021 and reopened on October 22, 2021 with “The Harder They Fall”, “Vivo” & “The Mitchells vs. The Machines”. The 35mm projector which was installed by Cinepolis will be retained. The Bay Theater survived the devastating Palisades fires of January 2025. It remains closed in Spring of 2026. There is a possibility it will reopen in late-2026 or early-2027.
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it’s amazing what typing a few words into a search engine can do to learn something.
Given where the fires took place, there’s going to be alot of destruction. People have lost homes,lives, pets.
Maybe hold off on questions/posting if one thing is there or not for a bit, just out of respect and empathy to those affected?
Sounds like a great idea. I have to do the same thing to what happened in Maui and in Mayfield, Kentucky, previously.
Some good news. Despite the devastation all around it the Bay Theater survived the inferno.
LATimes story reprinted here:
YahooNews
That’s really good to know!
Please update, the theatre is still closed as per the website. Hopefully it will reopen
It appears the theatre will be reopening relatively soon, as they have begun searching for senior level management candidates.
Paramount Pictures and Caruso will reopen the iconic Bay Theater in Palisades Village, reviving a destination that shuttered after the devastating wildfires in 2025.
Paramount has selected THE LOT, a luxury dine-in theater chain, to operate the Bay theater when it reopens later this year. A specific date will be announced in the coming weeks.
The move marks Paramount’s first purchase of a movie theater, and could be seen as an olive branch of sorts to the film community after Ellison’s divisive Paramount-Warner Bros. merger went through.
https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/the-bay-theater-reopening-palisades-village/
Paramount, Caruso to Reopen the Bay Theater in Palisades Village The theater, which closed after the wildfires, will be operated by dine-in cinema chain The Lot
Paramount Pictures and Caruso will reopen the iconic Bay Theater in Palisades Village, reviving a destination that shuttered after the devastating wildfires in 2025.
Paramount has selected THE LOT, a luxury dine-in theater chain, to operate the Bay theater when it reopens later this year. A specific date will be announced in the coming weeks.
Upon reopening, the theater “will showcase first-run theatrical releases, alongside nostalgic classics, curated events and special programming, all paired with luxurious seating, state-of-the-art sound and projection, in-theater dining and signature cocktails, an unparalleled guest experience,” the companies said in a press release on Tuesday.
“Together with Caruso, we are proud to help bring the Bay back to life as a place for the Pacific Palisades community to gather around the shared experience of cinema,” said Skydance CEO David Ellison. “This theater has always meant more than movies alone – it’s woven into the fabric of this neighborhood, and helping restore it is a privilege. We’re inspired by the resilience of Pacific Palisades residents, and we’re honored to help support this community’s comeback.”
Rick Caruso, founder of Caruso, added: “Paramount is one of the world’s leading entertainment studios, with an extraordinary legacy of cinematic storytelling and, importantly, a deep commitment to the City of Los Angeles and to the future of the theatrical experience. Together, we see an opportunity to bring that to the Bay with the care, design and hospitality we’re known for, so that every visit feels special. The Bay has always been at the heart of the Palisades, and its return is one of the most meaningful signs yet that this community, following the reopening of the Palisades Village this summer, is coming back stronger than ever. David Ellison and I have a shared ambition to make it one of Los Angeles’ premier moviegoing destinations. I am grateful for David’s leadership and commitment to Los Angeles and the entertainment industry.”
Adolfo Fastlicht, Founder and CEO of THE LOT, said: “We are incredibly proud to step into this partnership and manage to lead the operations of such a historic and beloved venue. Our goal is to perfectly complement Paramount Pictures’ cinematic vision and Caruso’s beautiful retail destination by delivering a flawless, high-end guest experience. Through our curated offering and dedicated hospitality, we look forward to welcoming the Pacific Palisades community back to the movies, the way they were intended to be shared.”
The move marks Paramount’s first purchase of a movie theater, and could be seen as an olive branch of sorts to the film community after Ellison’s divisive Paramount-Warner Bros. merger went through.
Sony Pictures owns the Alamo Drafthouse theater chain, and Netflix owns the Egyptian in Los Angeles and the Paris in New York City.
Adam Chitwood
October 13, 2026 @ 6:44 AM
Please update, close and renovating
that’s a bit different from the info I had, do you have a link for that article?