Sphere in Las Vegas will present an enhanced version of the classic film "The Wizard of Oz" beginning Aug. 28.
The 1939 film will be presented as a fully immersive experience for Sphere. Warner Bros. Discovery, Google and Magnopus studio collaborated with Sphere Entertainment with cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI, to optimize the original film for the unique venue.
A spokesman for the venue said "The Wizard of Oz at Sphere" will maintain the integrity of the original while pushing the boundaries of Sphere's experiential medium.
Coming in 2026
Meanwhile, "From the Edge," an inside look at extreme sports, will debut at Sphere in 2026. The film will feature free diver Alenka Artnik, skier Markus Eder, rock climber Alex Honnold, BASE jumper Katie Hansen Lajeunesse and surfer Kai Lenny.
The 1939 film will be presented as a fully immersive experience for Sphere,with cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI. Photo Credit: Sphere Entertainment Co.
The film, in production from Sphere Studios, is being directed by E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the husband and wife team who won an 2019 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for "Free Solo."
All five athletes are being recorded on location by Big Sky, Sphere Entertainment's proprietary camera system developed for the scale and clarity needed for Sphere's display. Filming is underway in Jordan; Dubai; Switzerland; the Bahamas; Austin, Texas; Las Vegas; and Maui.
"Our goal for the Sphere Experience is a diverse slate that leverages Sphere's power as an experiential medium. 'The Wizard of Oz at Sphere' and 'From the Edge' will push that vision forward in different ways," said Jim Dolan, executive chairman and CEO of Sphere Entertainment.
Ticket prices and showtimes have not been announced. For more information, visit thesphere.com.