The 1976 cult classic will be the latest movie to get regular screenings at the 20,000 capacity venue, following on from The Wizard Of Oz becoming the first to be adapted to fit the 160,000-square-foot screen, and already bringing in
Set to start showing from next year, Sphere Entertainment will use “advanced technologies” to increase the quality and size of the original film, so it looks right on the Sphere’s curved interior display.
“Through Sphere Studios, we are building a slate of original experiences that push the boundaries of technology and storytelling for this new medium, while always keeping the audience at the centre of the experience,” said Sphere Entertainment CEO James Dolan.
“Since The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered in 1975, it redefined audience participation and became a cultural phenomenon. With Sphere, we have the opportunity to take that spirit of immersion to an entirely new level.”
The launch will make the Sphere the latest venue to regularly show the Richard O’Brien film, which stars Susan Sarandon and Tim Curry. It is not yet clear when the opening night will be, nor how long the showings will run for.
The groundbreaking venue opened in 2023, cost $2.3billion (£1.7billion) to make, and features an exosphere with over 1.2million puck-sized LEDs that transmit images across the Las Vegas skyline.
