“Movies are magic, and we like ours with a rooftop view!” said Rooftop Cinema Club founder Gerry Cottle as the company announced a new 5,000-foot location in the heart of Hollywood.
Outdoor movie screenings are expanding as Rooftop Cinema Club prepares to open its newest venue on the third-floor rooftop of Madame Tussauds Hollywood. The opening date is set for November 18, bringing a screening option back to the district above Hollywood Boulevard.
Did You Know? Rooftop Cinema Club first launched in Hollywood in 2015 at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre before moving to locations like Neuehouse Hollywood and ROW DTLA.
Hollywood Boulevard Rooftop Details
The new venue occupies the third-floor rooftop bar at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, situated next to the TCL Chinese Theatre and across from the Hollywood Roosevelt. Gerry Cottle noted that returning to the neighborhood feels like a proper homecoming after operating previous spaces that have since closed.
Visitors can expect standard movie concessions, popcorn, and a full bar serving cocktails, with a full food menu currently in development. To counter the street-level noise of Hollywood Boulevard, every guest receives wireless headphones to hear the film clearly during screenings.
Holiday titles and repertory staples feature in winter programming
Because the launch coincides with the holiday season, the initial programming features festive favorites alongside standard repertory staples. Confirmed holiday titles include Home Alone, Love Actually, Elf, It’s a Wonderful Life, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, The Holiday, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas alongside regular favorites like La Land, The Notebook, and When Harry Met Sally….
These initial weeks of screenings fall under the company’s Fireside Films series designed for cooler winter weather. Admission packages for these heated events include a warm drink, a personal wood-burning heater, and a blanket for loveseat ticket holders.
Tickets for Hollywood rooftop screenings go on sale
Advance tickets for the Hollywood rooftop went on sale today. Standard single seats without heating cost $29, while Fireside Films tickets are sold in pairs starting at $31.
The addition provides more screenings to pick from, anchoring the brand’s Los Angeles presence alongside its existing location at LEVEL DTLA.
Questions about the new Hollywood rooftop venue
When does the new Hollywood location open?
The rooftop screening venue officially opens to the public on November 18.
How much do tickets cost for the screenings?
Single, non-heated seats cost $29, while tickets for the heated Fireside Films series are sold in pairs starting at $31.
Where is the new rooftop venue located?
The screening space is situated on the third-floor rooftop of Madame Tussauds Hollywood, right above Hollywood Boulevard.