AI-Powered 'Wizard of Oz' Immersive Experience Set to Debut at Las Vegas Sphere

The reimagined 1939 classic will premiere on August 28, 2025, showcasing groundbreaking AI enhancements and sensory innovations on the world's largest 16K LED screen.

Google, in collaboration with Sphere Entertainment, Warner Bros., and Magnopus, has used advanced AI models, including Imagen, Veo, and Gemini, to upscale and transform the original film for a 16K immersive display.
The project integrates archival materials such as scripts, set plans, and production illustrations to fine-tune AI outputs, ensuring fidelity to the original film's authenticity and style.
AI enhancements enable extended scenes and wider shots, bringing previously off-camera characters into view and creating a more immersive cinematic experience.
The Sphere’s 160,000-square-foot LED screen will host the AI-reimagined film, with potential sensory elements like temperature and scent controls being explored to heighten audience immersion.
The collaboration represents a pioneering effort in combining generative AI with entertainment, setting a precedent for future multi-sensory cinematic innovations.

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