The Egyptian Theatre Reopening November 9

Today, October 18, marks the 101st anniversary of the opening of the iconic Egyptian Theatre. To celebrate the occasion, Netflix and the American Cinematheque are proud to announce that on Thursday, November 9, the theater will reopen with a screening of The Killer followed by a Q&A with director David Fincher.

The Egyptian Theatre has been a fixture of cinematic history since Hollywood’s Golden Age. A classic and esteemed movie palace originally built during the silent film era, the historic landmark is the home of the first Hollywood movie premiere and the birthplace of the red carpet.

This long-awaited grand reopening comes three years after Netflix and the American Cinematheque partnered to restore the Egyptian Theatre. This one-of-a-kind venue is now ready to return as a must-visit landmark for local film lovers and visitors from around the world.

In celebration of the opening, Netflix will also release a documentary short film, Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre, on November 9. Directed by Angus Wall, the film includes interviews with Guillermo Del Toro, Rian Johnson, Lynette Howell Taylor, Autumn Durald Arkapaw and the theatre’s restoration architect Peyton Hall.

The upcoming 2023 programming for the theater includes:

November 9
Netflix and The American Cinematheque Present a Special Event Screening of The Killer and a Q&A with David Fincher

Tickets available via exclusive presale for newsletter subscribers starting at 9am PT on October 25. Remaining tickets will be available here at noon PT.

November 10 to November 21
The American Cinematheque Presents: Ultra Cinematheque 70 Fest 2023

November 22 to December 7
Bradley Cooper’s Maestro in Dolby Atmos

December 5
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Other Short Films by Wes Anderson
A big screen spotlight on Anderson’s triumphant Henry Sugar and some of his favorite one-reelers from 1995-2021

Tickets for Netflix events will go on sale beginning October 25.

Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre
RELEASE DATE: On Netflix November 9
DIRECTOR: Angus Wall
PRODUCERS: Terry Leonard & Kent Kubena
RUN TIME: 10 minutes, 53 seconds (10:53)
LOGLINE: A retrospective look at the history of the iconic Egyptian Theatre, featuring interviews with filmmakers Guillermo Del Toro (Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio) and Rian Johnson (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery), producer Lynette Howell Taylor (A Star Is Born), cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), Egyptian Theatre restoration architect Peyton Hall, film historian Leonard Maltin, film critic Pete Hammond, production designer and former Egyptian Theatre usher Rene Lagler, and Egyptian Theatre projectionist Ben Tucker
A first look still image from the film can be found here

Ultra Cinematheque 70 Fest 2023
The American Cinematheque’s 70mm festival, Ultra Cinematheque 70, will hit the big screen at the Egyptian Theatre during the month of November. This exciting installment of the annual festival will include classics from the Golden Age of 70mm through the modern-day resurgence of this incredible film format.

The Ultra Cinematheque 70mm lineup at the Egyptian Theatre will be announced on October 24 with tickets available on the American Cinematheque’s website.

The Killer
RELEASE DATE: On Netflix November 10 | In Select Theaters October 27
DIRECTOR: David Fincher
SCREENPLAY BY: Andrew Kevin Walker Based on the graphic novel series “The Killer” written by Alexis Nolent (a.k.a Matz) and illustrated by Luc Jacamon, originally published in the French language by Editions Casterman
PRODUCER: Ceán Chaffin, p.g.a.
CAST: Michael Fassbender, Charles Parnell, Arliss Howard, Sophie Charlotte and Tilda Swinton
LOGLINE: After a fateful near-miss an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn’t personal.
BASED ON THE GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES: The Killer by Alexis Nolent (a.k.a Matz) and illustrated by Luc Jacamon, originally published in the French language by Editions Casterman.

Maestro
RELEASE DATE: On Netflix December 20 | In Select Theaters November 22
DIRECTOR: Bradley Cooper
WRITERS: Bradley Cooper & Josh Singer
PRODUCERS: Bradley Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Fred Berner, Amy Durning, Martin Scorsese
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Carla Raij, Josh Singer, Bobby Wilhelm, Weston Middleton, Tracey Landon
CAST: Carey Mulligan, Bradley Cooper, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, Sarah Silverman, Josh Hamilton, Scott Ellis, Gideon Glick, Sam Nivola, Alexa Swinton, Miriam ShorLOGLINE: Maestro is a towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, Maestro at its core is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love.

The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar
RELEASE DATE: On Netflix September 27 | In Select Theaters September 20
DIRECTOR: Wes Anderson
WRITER: Wes Anderson
PRODUCERS: Wes Anderson, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson
CO-PRODUCERS: Octavia Peissel, John Peet, Alice Dawson
CAST: Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Sir Ben Kingsley, Richard Ayoade
LOGLINE: A beloved Roald Dahl story about a rich man who learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes and then sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.

Future Programming at the Egyptian Theatre
The Egyptian Theatre will remain the home of the American Cinematheque, whose highly regarded programming team will continue to independently program Friday, Saturday and Sunday features. Netflix will use the revitalized space for special events, screenings and premieres Monday through Thursday. The theater will also host select theatrical runs of Netflix films open to the public.