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CJ CGV Closes Final U.S. Theater in Los Angeles, Ending 15-Year Presence

The chain will license 4DX and ScreenX to other exhibitors following strong North American growth for its premium formats.

Overview

  • CGV confirmed the Los Angeles location’s last day was Sunday and posted a closure notice on its U.S. website.
  • The exit caps a U.S. run that began in 2010, following earlier shutdowns in San Francisco in 2023 and Buena Park in March.
  • A company spokesperson attributed the decision to financial pressures and a shift in global strategy toward immersive formats.
  • CJ 4D Plex reported $55 million in North American revenue from 4DX and ScreenX in the first half of 2025, a 47 percent year-over-year increase.
  • The premium-format footprint now totals about 1,211 theaters across 74 countries, with ScreenX and 4DX available in the U.S. through exhibition partners.