Bruin Theatre
948 Broxton Avenue,
Los Angeles,
CA
90024
948 Broxton Avenue,
Los Angeles,
CA
90024
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Fox West Coast Theaters Corp., Mann Theatres, Regency Theatres
Architects: Simeon Charles Lee
Styles: Streamline Moderne
Previous Names: Fox Bruin Theatre, Mann Bruin Theatre, Regency Bruin Theatre
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News About This Theater
- Apr 12, 2010 — All About the Regency Village, Regency Bruin & Majestic Crest Theatres
- Mar 31, 2010 — Regency acquires Bruin, Westwood Village cinemas
- May 25, 2007 — Culver City memories
- Apr 20, 2007 — When will retro be more in style?
Opened by Fox West Coast Theatres on December 31, 1937, the Fox Bruin Theatre originally had 876 seats, all on a single floor. It was designed by architect S. Charles Lee, one of the foremost & prolific theatre architect’s in Southern California, who’s earlier work included the downtown Tower Theatre and Los Angeles Theatre. This is a small, but elegant theatre, that is often seen in the backdrop of movie premieres taking place across the street at the Village Theatre. Its wrap-around marquee can be seen from all four streets which intesect at the theatre. Originally the auditorium side-walls were treated with luminous painted stencils which glowed in the dark from the ‘black lighting’ effects of the cove lighting. It was taken over by Mann Theatres chain in 1973. and was equipped to screen 70mm movies in 1978. Sadly, the theatre’s auditorium murals that once glowed in the dark have been painted over, leaving a totally plain auditorium. As of 2009, the seating capacity is listed as 696.
Regency Theatres replaced Mann Theatres as the movie operator on April 1, 2010. It was announced on July 21, 2024 that the Regency Bruin Theatre would close on July 25, 2024, together with the Regency Village Theatre across the road.
It was announced on July 30, 2026 the the Bruin Theatre has been taken over by Canadian based exhibitor Rui Pereira and following upgrades and `renovations a reopening is planned for October 2026. Plans include installation of 35mm & 70mm film projection as well as digital.
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This theater was featured in once upon a time in hollywood.
Screened the World premiere of “The World is not enough” on 19/11/1999.
On July 21, 2021, I looked at the Google Street View image from February, 2021, and the Bruin appears to be closed. Box office boarded up, marquee dark, no posters in the front patio displays. I’m in Arizona, so can’t check in person. Anyone have an update?
Now reopened at the time of this post.
Facebook post with 29 photos credit Richard DuVal. Scroll through to the right.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10223291322565544&set=pcb.5131540600204019
The music video for Praise you(Fatboy Slim) was filmed outside this theatre without filming permission.
The Village and the Bruin are closing July 25, 2024:
Westwood, CA: Regency Bruin and Westwood Village Theaters Closing Thursday [Jul 22, 2024]
Link to an online guide to historic theatres in Westwood, including the Bruin:
https://westsidelosangeles.com/visitor-guide-westwood-historic-cinemas.php
Wow! Another Los Angeles theater suddenly coming back to life! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Bruin Theater in Westwood Village to Reopen: ‘It’s a Magical Place’
“The Bruin Theater in Los Angeles’ Westwood Village is set to reopen in October, with the announcement capping a big month for the city’s movie lovers. Last week, Sony Pictures announced it will take over operation of the Cinerama Dome with Alamo Drafthouse running the former ArcLight theaters multiplex.”
“Now the Bruin Theater, built in 1937, is planned to reopen in October with Rui Pereira, a Canadian theater operator, taking over the lease for the historic site.”
“Pereira plans to add 35mm and 70mm projection and program first-run movies, classic films and special events. The sound system has had recent upgrades, according to Ben Steinberg, who helped bring attention to the Cinerama Dome reopening and is assisting Pereira with marketing.”
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/bruin-theater-westwood-village-reopening-1236820419/
Here’s another article with additional info on the re-opening:
The Westwood Bruin Theater Eyes Mid-October Re-Opening As Toronto-Based Exhibitor Takes Over Lease
https://deadline.com/2026/07/the-bruin-theater-westwood-re-opening-1237012571/
“Pereira recently signed a lease with the Martyn Skouras family (descendants of Spyros Panagiotis Skouras, president of 20th Century Fox), which owns the Bruin.”
“Pereira is a longtime theater owner in Canada, having operated the Kingsway Theatre for 18 years, and prior to that the 1948-erected Humber Cinema, a former Odeon property, which closed in 2019.”
“Pereira tells Deadline that the theater is in very good shape. He’s bringing back the 70MM and 35MM projectors and making upgrades to the digital projectors. Seats are in good working shape in addition to the screen.”
“There was buzz for some time that Jason Reitman was making a go at the Bruin after purchasing The Village, which is set to undergo further restorations. However, we hear the Bruin wasn’t for sale.”