Look Cinemas to Reopen Pasadena’s Former iPic in December

On November 11, Look Cinemas announced plans to reopen the former iPic theater at One Colorado in Old Pasadena in December. The six-screen venue closed in June during iPic’s bankruptcy proceedings. Its reopening is timed for the December 19 release of Dune: Part Three, known as “Dunesday.”

The theater will feature reclining pod seats, enhanced picture and sound, and food and drinks delivered to guests. Its program is set to include studio releases, movies from independent producers, nonfiction features, special-event showings and films of live performances. The venue will also offer private rentals and bookings for group and corporate events.

The cinema has operated at the site since 1991 under several names, including AMC, Laemmle and Gold Class. Look CEO Brian Schultz said the company wanted to keep a movie theater in Old Pasadena and bring the community back to the venue. The chain also operates a dine-in cinema in Glendale.

The reopening adds to a series of theater changes around Los Angeles. The Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades is set to reopen on November 13, while the Westwood Village Theatre is expected to return in 2027. The Cinerama Dome and the former Hollywood ArcLight complex are targeted to reopen in 2028.