Regency Theatres have announced the closure of the iconic Westwood Village and Bruin theaters as their leases come to an end. The last day of operation for these historic theaters will be on July 25th. Regency Theatres President Lyndon Golin expressed gratitude to the Hollywood community and patrons for their support over the past 14 years.
The Westwood Fox Village, with its 170-foot Spanish Revival Art Deco tower, is set to undergo a renovation following a filmmaker initiative led by Jason Reitman. However, the fate of the Bruin theater remains uncertain as no one has stepped forward to save the cinema, which first opened its doors in 1937.
Both the Fox Village and the Bruin theaters are scheduled to close this week. The Fox Village, known for its 70MM projector, has been a popular venue for Hollywood premieres and major studio releases. Recent blockbusters like Challengers, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania have graced its screens.
Final Screenings
As the curtains close on these beloved Los Angeles landmarks, the Fox Village will wrap up screenings of Apple’s Fly Me to the Moon, while the Bruin will bid farewell with this weekend’s big blockbuster Twisters, which has grossed $81.2 million nationwide. Both theaters have played a significant role in the Hollywood premiere scene and have been integral to the film industry for many years.
The closure of the Westwood Village and Bruin theaters marks the end of an era for these historic venues. While the Fox Village is set to undergo a renovation and potentially reopen in the future, the fate of the Bruin theater remains uncertain. The impact of these closures on the Hollywood community and the film industry as a whole is significant, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for these iconic theaters.