Sphere in Las Vegas has announced a new immersive experience inspired by The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Sphere will be brought to life via Sphere Studios' advanced technologies, which will enhance the original film for the Sphere screenings.
Per a press release, guests will "time warp back into the iconic madness" of The Rocky Horror Picture Show when the new production opens in 2027.
New production opens in 2027
"Through Sphere Studios, we are building a slate of original experiences that push the boundaries of technology and storytelling for this new medium, while always keeping the audience at the center of the experience," said Jim Dolan, executive chairman and CEO of Sphere Entertainment.
"Since The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered in 1975, it redefined audience participation and became a cultural phenomenon. With Sphere, we have the opportunity to take that spirit of immersion to an entirely new level."
The new production will launch after Sphere's AI-powered version of 1939 musical fantasy film The Wizard of Oz, which opened at the venue in August 2025.
Since then, The Wizard of Oz at Sphere has generated more than $400 million in ticket sales and sold more than 3 million total tickets, Sphere has announced.
AI-powered version of 1939 musical fantasy film 'The Wizard of Oz' opened at Sphere in August 2025
For The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, cutting-edge technologies were used to enhance the original film, which fills the venue’s 160,000-square-foot interior display plane, wrapping up, over and around the audience.
Additionally, the film experience features more than 1,800 unique AI elements, as well as haptic seats, environmental effects, 4D elements and custom scents to provide a truly immersive experience.
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Images courtesy of Sphere Entertainment
