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January 2025 by Director Isa
My very first Hollywood screening was here. This place is awesome! @director_isa on instagram
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December 2024 by Alex Sherer
This theatre has 'recently' been renovated, and looks amazing.
The interior is very up to date, while the displays pay tribute to the illustrious history of the space.
The concessions is VERY well stocked and has a wide range of selections...but surprisingly does NOT break the bank.
Highly recommend catching a show here if you can (or if American Cinematique has anything good coming up)
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December 2024 by Benny Lam
I really like how the theatre looked and the customer service was amazing
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December 2024 by Syn Sparkles
Everyone was so nice here. The seats were comfortable, the sound was great, and the projection was good. Wish the customers were nice enough to pickup their trash after themselves instead of throwing stuff on the ground. The location of this place was a little difficult to get to but it was beautiful once inside the gates. Loved the Egyptian atmosphere!
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December 2024 by Jimmy Tovar
Beautiful and amazing experience all around.
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December 2024 by Trey McIntyre
Wow! What a cool theater!
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December 2024 by Michael Shulman
Beautiful old Hollywood theater. Join American Cinemateque to get invited to see old and new films here, in Las Feliz, and in Santa Monica.
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November 2024 by Kieth Heather
I enjoyed the way they had the sound system the way the theater was set it was a wonderful experience it was like having a home theater feeling I really had a wonderful experience here
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November 2024 by Oscar H. Fajardo
Finally got a chance to come . Great theater had a great experience definitely coming back soon. Thank you Netflix for restoring this gem.
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November 2024 by Papuchochoł
Very beautiful place
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November 2024 by Mr Garcia
I love this place
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November 2024 by TJ Jones
wish netflix did a better job with the redesign. could take some notes from the vista theatre as far as seat layout goes
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November 2024 by MisterRadomil
Very nice place to go for events with movies. Suggest going if they ever do a mini red carpet and event in the courtyard. The prices were reasonable but probably vary by event. Only issue is the entrance is a little tiny and tucked away on the street.
The seats were comfortable, and there were cupholders in the seat in front of you. Overall a nice experience inside.
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October 2024 by Rugby
1 screen 516 seats
Builder Charles E. Toberman recruited Sid Grauman to open the first of the grand Hollywood movie palaces and in 1920 when it was first announced, the plans were for it to be designed in a Spanish style. The Egyptian Theatre cost $800,000, was constructed over 18 months and had a seating capacity of 1,771 (all on one level). The Egyptian theme was chosen for the name and décor to take advantage of the excitement drawn by the discoveries and searches in Egypt for ancient artefact such as King Tutankhamen’s tomb (which was discovered by Englishman Howard C. Carter on 26th November 1922;five weeks after the Egyptian Theatre opened). Architects Mendel Meyer & Phillip W. Holler of the Milwaukee Building Co. designed the building with decorator Raymond M. Kennedy in charge of decorative details. This theatre was among the first of many Egyptian Revival style theatres in the US.
A world premiere presentation of Douglas Fairbanks in “Robin Hood” was shown at the first ever ‘Hollywood Premiere’ at the grand opening of Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre on October 18, 1922 and continued to be screened until the first week of April 1923. The next attraction was “The Covered Wagon” followed by “The Ten Commandments” which premiered at the theatre on December 4, 1923. This was followed by “The Thief of Bagdad” and all had long runs, in fact Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre only played four movies in its first three years of operation. Grauman also presented an elaborate live stage show ‘Prologue’ with each performance of the movies.
After Grauman departed the Egyptian Theatre in 1927 to open Grauman’s Chinese Theatre along the Boulevard, Fox West Coast Theatres operated the Egyptian Theatre as a re-run house (a clause in the contract kept the Grauman name on the theatre). In 1944, the Egyptian Theatre became the exclusive Hollywood showcase for MGM and it became a first-run premiere house again.
A large curved Todd A-O screen was installed for the Roadshow engagement in 70mm of “Oklahoma” which had its West Coast Premiere on November 17, 1955. Sadly the installation of the huge 75feet wide screen led to the demolition of the elaborate original Egyptian style proscenium arch. A new projection suite was built at seating level in the rear of the orchestra seating and the auditorium walls were covered in yellow drapes. It was most likely that it was at this period of time that the original Wurlitzer 3Manual/15Ranks organ was removed from the building.
In its last years United Artists were operating the Egyptian Theatre as a last run discount house with $1.50 admission.
After closing in 1992, the main original auditorium was was shuttered, while the screens Egyptian II & III were converted into live theatre use. The original Egyptian Theatre was badly damaged in the 1994 Northridge earthquake. The City of Los Angeles had purchased the theatre a few months before the earthquake and so that it could be re-opened, ownership was transferred for $1.00 to the American Cinematheque. This classic movie theatre was given a stylish multi-million dollar make-over and renovation. The palm tree lined forecourt was restored to its original grandeur. The interior was renovated with solid, minimalist quality and state of the art technology. The main auditorium named for philanthropist Lloyd E. Ringler was reopened with its original, ornate sunburst ceiling and 616 seats. The screen is 53 feet wide and 27 feet high. A second theatre named after donor Steven Spielberg, is downstairs, and has 78 seats.
The restoration was completed by the end of October 2023 and the 516-seat Egyptian Theatre was reopened on November 9, 2023 with Michael Fassbender in “The Killer”. The theatre is capable of screen nitrate film and is equipped with 35mm, 70mm film projection and digital formats. Netflix will program the theatre weekdays Monday-Thursday and the American Cinematheque will program Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
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October 2024 by evaharpie2
Kinda cramped once seated. Not many refreshment options. Ambience is that of a play theater not movie theater. Most screenings sell out so take that into consideration
