Rocky Horror Picture Show Heads to Vegas Sphere in 2027

The Las Vegas Sphere is set to do the Time Warp. Sphere Entertainment announced on June 16 that 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' will become its next immersive Sphere Experience, slated to open in 2027. Sphere Studios will use its advanced technologies to enhance the beloved 1975 cult classic for the venue's massive curved screen. The production is being developed through a special arrangement with 20th Century Studios and Primary Wave Music, which jointly oversee key elements of the film's rights and music catalog. No specific opening date has been announced.

Sphere Studios to Reimagine the 1975 Cult Classic

Sphere Studios will use its technologies to enhance the original film for projection on Sphere's 160,000-square-foot wraparound LED screen, complete with immersive visuals and spatial audio. As it did with 'The Wizard of Oz', Sphere Entertainment says it will use cutting-edge tools to reimagine the original 1975 film. In the case of the former, Sphere used AI to expand the film's visuals to fit the venue's curved screen, digitally restoring them with an AI-powered super-resolution tool to render images in ultra-high definition.

Specific elements tailored for the Rocky Horror experience have yet to be announced.

Through its legendary late-night screenings, complete with shadow casts, fan costumes, and interactive rituals, the film pioneered a new kind of audience participation that redefined the moviegoing experience.

With weekly screenings around the world, 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' continues to hold the record as the longest-running theatrical release in film history.

Jim Dolan on Sphere's Strategy for Original Content

Sphere Entertainment CEO Jim Dolan framed the announcement as part of a broader content strategy. He said the goal of Sphere Studios is to build a slate of original experiences that push the boundaries of technology and storytelling while keeping the audience at the center. Dolan noted that the 1975 film reshaped audience participation and became a cultural phenomenon, and that Sphere now can take that spirit of immersion even further.

When asked about other potential IP adaptations in May, Dolan told analysts: "The leverage is that we're the only venue that does this. So it's not like somebody else can take that product and go put it into a big immersive environment like a Sphere. So it's really up to us which ones we choose."

Wizard of Oz Generates $400M as Sphere's Slate Grows

The Rocky Horror announcement came alongside a major box office update for its predecessor. Sphere's reimagining of the 1939 classic 'The Wizard of Oz' crossed a notable milestone. The project, which took two years and cost $100 million to develop, has generated over $400 million in revenue and sold more than 3 million tickets since opening on Aug. 28, 2025. Demand for higher-priced, lavishly produced fare playing in bespoke venues has been rising as IP holders and venue operators look to tap into renewed interest in in-person experiences. 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Sphere' joins 'Postcard from Earth' and 'The Wizard of Oz' as part of the venue's growing Sphere Experience slate.