Whether you enjoy heading out to grab a quick show for a date or are looking for a night in, these modernized theaters will provide a few ideas for where to go. If you're lucky enough to be one of the few who have a home theater system with the ultimate surround-sound system, how about installing motion-activated seating for an even more realistic viewing experience? Just make sure you're not watching the movie Gravity, because that could be a difficult one to recreate.
For those heading out for the night, there's an array of new theater designs on the market, including those inspired by sci-fi films, and others made completely from bamboo. Unfortunately you may have to travel a ways to get to these specific designs, but it could be worth it!
73 Modernized Theaters
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Genie-Inspired Home Theaters
This Elegant Home Theater Will Grant You More Than Three Wishes
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Floating Movie Theaters
The Archipelago Cinema Offers a Watery Film Experience
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Geeky Home Theaters
Stargate-Themed Movie Rooms Will Amp Up Your Movie Experience
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Bedroom-Themed Movie Theaters
The Electric Cinema Brings the Comfort of the Bedroom to Its Theater
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Cube-Conscious Theaters
The Wuhan Pixel Box Cinema Features Blocked Box Accents
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Dramatically Asymmetrical Theaters
The Tyrol Festival Hall is a Geometrical Marvel in Austria
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Luxury Members-Only Cinemas
iPic Theaters is a Chain of Upscale, Membership-Based Cinemas
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Interactive Street Theatrics
This Astounding Theater Project by Xtnt Mirrors Google Street View
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Theme Park Theaters
ReelXperience Entertainment Imagines a High-Tech Movie Experience
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Movie Theaters of the Future
The Pusan Cinema Center in Korea
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Gourmet Movie Theater Menus
The EuropaCorp First Class Cinema Serves Caviar and Champagne
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Peek-a-Boo Theatres
Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre Pairs Blackout Blinds With Glass Walls
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Concrete Donut Theaters
The Almonte Theatre's Use of Space and Materials are Majestic and Bold
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Shipping Container Theatres
Platoon Kunsthalle is an Eco-Friendly Space for Artistic Works
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Ultra-Green Theaters
Brown University Creative Arts Center Approaches Eco-Concerns in a Big Way
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Crooked Helix Theaters
1st Place Long Island Cinema Makes You Famous for Five Seconds
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Metallic Ribbon Exteriors
The Performance Center Alexanderhoehe Features a Unique Linkage Space
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Water-Harvesting Theaters
Finland’s PES-Architects Have Created a Stunning Structure
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Rippled Ceiling Theatres
The Masrah Al Qasba Theatre Boasts and Unconventional Ceiling
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Hyper Techno Home Theaters
First Impressions "Architecture of Fantasy"
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Luxuriously Refurbished Theatres
The Cineteca Cinema Center Brings Culture to Matadero, Madrid
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Sharply Angular Theatres
The Municipal Auditorium of Teulada Features Geometric Design Accents
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Curving Lumberific Theaters
BFLS Architects Designs Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
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Blockbuster-Themed Theaters
Elite Home Theater Seating Creates a Pirates of the Caribbean Room
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Communal Corridor Theaters
The OH.NO.SUMO Stairway Cinema Brings Communities Together
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Theater Facade Photography
Stefanie Zoche and Sabine Haubitz Document Vibrant Fronts in India
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Abstract Arts Centers
This Concept for a Cirque du Soleil Theater is as Dynamic as the Show Within
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Unique Movie Theaters
The Light House Cinema
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Personal Theaters
The Aaron Jones YouTube Theatre Revolutionizes the Movie-Watching Experience
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Multi-Sensory Cinemas
'The Feelies' Transforms Film Experiences with Virtual Reality
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Floor-to-Ceiling Theater Screens
Cinemark’s 50,000 NextGen Theater Will Host a Huge XD Auditorium
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Hassle-Free Luxury Theaters
Arclight Pictures Aims to Elevate the Moviegoing Experience
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Dual-Powered Theater Systems
Kinepolis Has Launched a New Laser-Powered Theater Experience
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Modernizing Classic Theatres
Redesign of El Molino by Fernando Salas is a Performance Unto Itself
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Indie Bike-In Theaters
Indywood in NOLA Offers Bike-In Cinema Screenings Around the City
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Immersive Theater Seats
4DX Motion Seating Makes Viewers Feel Part of a Film
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Castle Amphitheatres
Cloud Castle Concert Hall Entertains in Vienna
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Glitzy Movie Theater Lounges
The Showcase Superlux Theater Boasts a Stunning Event-Ready Lobby
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Family-Friendly Dine-In Theaters
The AMC Theaters 'Fork & Screen' is Designed for All Ages
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Outdoor Open-Air Theaters
Ateliermob's Theater Concept Puts Entertainment in the Mix of Nature
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Captivating Colossal Cinemas
IMAX Theatres From Around the World Dazzle Movie-Goers
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4D Movie Theaters
CJ Group Teams with AEG to Install the First 4D Theater in LA
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Panoramic Theater Technologies
The 'Escape' Theater Format Offers Gobsmacking Panoramic Visuals
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Pedal-Powered Movie Theaters
The Cycle-In Cinema is a Pop-Up Generated Solely by Cyclists
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Luxury Dine-In Theatres
This Miami Theatre Embraces the Concept of Dine-In Cinema
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Dining Cinema Seats
The Movie Theater Seats at the 'Movie Tavern' Provide Folding Trays for Food
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Surround-Image Technology
Infinity-by-Nine Expands the Viewer's Peripheral Vision in Theaters
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Ribbon-Like Amphitheatres
The Urban Oasis Pavilion is a Sustainable Structure Made from Bamboo
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Recycled Theatres
The Jellyfish Theatre in the UK Will be Made from Recycled Materials
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High-End Theater Experiences
Dolby Cinema Brings the Brand's Technology Under One Roof
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Levitating Circular Cinemas
'720 Degrees' at the Israel Museum is Suspended by 24 Feet
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Star Trek-Themed Theaters
The Evergreen Ultimate Theater is Impressively Geeky
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Theater Video Games
These Terminator Genisys Screenings Treat Fans to Live Gaming Experiences
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Hybrid Screening Theaters
The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque Shows Film & Digital Formats
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Motion-Enhanced Cinema Seats
The D-Box Seats Make Movie-Viewing More Immersive
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Sight-Impaired Cinemas
Zawya Creates a Cinema for the Enjoyment of the Blind & Visually Impaired
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Personal Star-Gazing Theaters
Get Your Gaze On in the Star Theatre Planetarium
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Racetrack-Themed Theaters
Insun Lotte Cinema by One Plus Partnership Features Colorful Critters
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Titanic-Inspired Tourist Attractions
Clive Palmer Re-Creates the Iconic Ship for Modern Vacations
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Rippled Sci-Fi Theatres
The Hangzhou Broadway Cinemas Features Three-Dimensional Elements
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Motion-Activated Movie Seats
D-BOX Motion Code Rattles Audiences Nationwide
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Hot Pink Theatres
The Melbourne Recital Centre has Funky Shapes and Electric Colors
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River-Riding Theaters
The Floating Cinema Excites Viewers with an Extraordinary Experience
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Abract Amphitheaters
The Frank Gehry New World Center Adds a Fresh Angle to Live Music
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Rapper-Designed Theatres
The Temporary Cinema Pavilion is Designed by OMA and Kanye West
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Late-Night Lakeshore Films
The Toronto Sail in Movie Idea is Refreshing
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Realistic Theater Surround Sound
The Dolby Atmos Audio System Produces Natural Noises
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Vibrant Public Amphitheatres
The Red Stair Boasts a Backlight to Draw Eyes Even At Night
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Laser-Projected Widescreen Cinema
The IMAX Laser Projection System is a Game-Changing Upgrade
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Flavorful Movie Theaters
Electric Cinema's Edible Cinema Uses Food to Enhance Films
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Revamped Energy-Efficient Theaters
The Everyman Theatre in Liverpool Receives an Update
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Movie Motion Sofas
Immersit Makes Watching Movies at Home a Theatrical Experience
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Pop-Up Bamboo Theaters
This Pop-Up Theater Re-defines "Here Today, Gone Tomorrow"
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The Leica Cine Play Features Advanced Laser Technology
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Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
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The Kinold Styrofoam Stools by Jiwon Jung are Inherently Lightweight
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Sonos Introduces the Arc Ultra as the Latest Flagship Soundbar
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Sony's HT-AX7 Speakers Replicate Cinematic Experiences
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The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
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Ful Kyoto is an Artistically-Crafted Oasis in the Heart of a Bustling City
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Roche Bobois and Jiang Qiong Er Join on the Bamboo Mood Series
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SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Musical Vacation Rentals
Marriott Bonvoy's Aloft and Moxy Hotels Provide Music-Themed Stays
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The Arena from Game Theory Tables Enables Smart Tabletop Gaming
Moon-Inspired Modular Seating Systems
Wigiwama Presents the Dynamic Moon Chair in Various Hues
Optimized Cooling Theater Projectors
The Yaber K3 Series Projectors Include Two Models
All-In-One Projector Designs
VANKYO Has Introduced Its First Google TV-Powered Projector
Modular Multifunctional Sofa Designs
The Hulala Home EliteNest Has Power Reclining and More
Short-Throw 8K Resolution Projectors
Samsung The Premiere 8K Projects a 150-Inch Image
Modular Camping Furniture
'Owomo' Created a Line of Build-Your-Own Camping Panels
Sleek Structural Decorative Projectors
The LG Cinebeam Qube 4K Blends into Any Living Space
Cinematic Projector Devices
Xgimi's Horizon Max Projector Brings the Cinema to You
Smart Bulbous Seating Solutions
Mobella Designs the Comfortable Buffo Seating Collection
Immersive Art Escape Rooms
Daydream Adventures Traps Players in an Enchanted Forest or Sci-Fi Cave
Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series
Bend Goods Introduces the Tube Collection of Furniture
Rotating Bamboo Screen-Cladded Studios
11.29 Studio Uses Rotating Screens Around Painting Space
Minimalist Outdoor Swings
KUNDESIGN's Flow Swing Will Surely Accent Any Outdoor Space
Scenario-Driven Home Cinemas
Hisense's TriChroma Laser TV L9H is User-Friendly & Adaptable
Cinema-Inspired Lifestyle Sets
Aesop's Gift Sets Elevate Self-Care with Cinema-Inspired Elegance
Cinema-Inspired Chocolates
A24 Movie Chocolate Shares the Flavors of Beloved Theater Refreshments
Cinema-Grade UST Laser Projectors
The Vankyo Vista T4 Projects Images Up to 150-Inches
Stylish Smart Home Projectors
These New VANKYO Home Projectors Come in Three Models
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The Todus Dongo Garden Sofa is Weather-Resistant
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One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
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Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
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Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
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