Look Cinemas to Reopen Pasadena's Former iPic in December

Look Cinemas will reopen Pasadena's former iPic multiplex at One Colorado in December, restoring a six-screen venue that has operated in Old Pasadena since 1991. The relaunch lands ahead of two of next winter's biggest releases, "Dune: Part Three" and "Avengers: Doomsday."

The iPic location closed in June during the parent company's bankruptcy proceedings. Before iPic, the site operated as an AMC, then as a Laemmle, and later as a Gold Class luxury cinema. Look plans luxury reclining pod seating, immersive picture and sound, and chef-inspired food and craft beverages delivered to guests' seats.

"Old Pasadena has had a movie theater at One Colorado for many years, and we weren't willing to let that story end," said Brian Schultz, CEO of Look Dine-In Cinemas. "A local cinema is where a community comes together to laugh, cry, be inspired and share experiences. We can't wait to welcome Pasadena back to the movies and invite everyone to make this Look cinema their favorite spot."

The landlord framed the deal as part of a broader tenant strategy. "One Colorado has long been a premier destination in the heart of Old Pasadena, and the cinema has been part of that experience," said Mark Ross, SVP, head of retail leasing at Perform Properties. "From popular restaurants and boutique shops to local events and entertainment, our goal is to create places with people appeal – spaces where people want to shop, gather, and connect. We're excited to welcome LOOK and add another vibrant experience for the Pasadena community to enjoy."

Programming will include first-run films, independent films, documentaries, event screenings and concert films. Private screening rentals and group event bookings will also be available. Look already runs a Dine-In cinema location in nearby Glendale.

What does this change for Pasadena moviegoers?

The reopening ends a six-month gap in a city that has repeatedly reshuffled its cinema map. During the pandemic, Regal took over the ArcLight Cinemas at The Paseo, and Landmark took over the Laemmle location on Colorado Boulevard. Further east on Colorado, Regency continues to operate Academy Cinemas in a building that first opened in 1925.

The Pasadena deal sits inside a wider Los Angeles-area rebound. The Director's Village in Westwood is being remodeled and will open next year. Glendale's historic Alex Theatre is programming successful first-run films. The Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades reopens Friday. Moviegoers are also awaiting the reopening of the Cinerama Dome and Alamo theater complex in Hollywood, targeted for 2028.

The rebound has not been lossless. Several theaters beloved by local cinephiles have closed, and the iPic bankruptcy itself shows that a strong market does not guarantee every operator survives it. Look's promises — delivery to seats, pods, chef-driven menus — remain promises until the doors open in December.

Still, a December opening positions the venue to capture two of the largest franchises on the 2026 release calendar, in a district where the landlord, the operator and the city all have reasons to keep a 34-year exhibition streak alive.