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'The Wizard of Oz' at Sphere in Las Vegas Takes in $2M per Day, Report Says

The Sphere Las Vegas adapts the 1939 film using AI and digital effects for a massive screen, attracting thousands daily with ticket prices around $200 each.

  • The Wizard of Oz at Sphere opened on August 28th and plays two or three times daily to nearly 5,000 fans, with tickets sold through March 31, 2026.
  • Sphere CEO James Dolan spent nearly $100 million adapting the original 1939 The Wizard of Oz into a 70-minute version using AI techniques: super resolution, outpainting and performance generation.
  • The production is pulling strong revenue, averaging $650,000 per show with guests paying $200 each, driving up to $2 million daily from multiple screenings.
  • Sphere executives expect the run to gross over $1 billion, with Warner Bros. open to licensing, and Wolfe Research projects $400 million from movies this year.
  • While many enjoy the experience, critics and fans have objected to AI alterations, Disney reportedly seeks greater creative involvement, and Sphere sells tickets through March 31, 2026 while exploring Harry Potter, Star Wars, and global expansion.
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