LOOK Dine-In Cinemas W. 57th

A timeline of this location:

New York, NY: The Landmark at 57 West Now Open [Sep 20, 2017]

New York, NY: The Landmark at 57 West Closes, Less Than Three Years After Opening [Aug 24, 2020]

New York, NY: LOOK Dine-In Cinemas - W57th New York Now Open [May 5, 2023]

New York, NY: LOOK Dine-In Cinemas in Hell's Kitchen Closed [Jan 6, 2026]

That’s All Folks! LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Shuts Down at VIA 57
By Phil O'Brien W42ST.nyc

Hell’s Kitchen has lost its far-West Side movie house — again. A printed notice taped to the doors of LOOK Dine-In Cinemas at VIA 57 (657 W57th Street, by the West Side Highway) says the theater “has closed our W57 location as of January 4, 2026.” The statement thanks customers for “making this theater a meaningful part of the community,” and directs moviegoers to LOOK’s nearest theater in Dobbs Ferry.

In the door notice, LOOK says gift cards and “Infinity Club” memberships will continue to be honored at its Dobbs Ferry location (1 Hamilton Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522). The statement also says any existing ticket purchases will be fully refunded, and that customers who want refunds for gift cards or memberships — or who need assistance — can contact guest services at .

The VIA 57 theater has long been something of a paradox: a luxe moviegoing experience on a stretch of the far West Side that can feel physically close to Hell’s Kitchen but psychologically far — especially late at night, in bad weather, or for anyone relying on public transit. That location challenge was part of the story even before LOOK arrived. When Landmark closed in 2020, spokespeople cited the far-west site and lack of convenient transportation. The Durst Organization, which owns VIA 57, disputed that explanation at the time, and the split escalated into a legal fight, with Durst alleging Landmark owed significant back rent and removed equipment from the property when it departed.

Matt Fox, co-owner of Fine and Dandy, told W42ST back in 2020 that losing Landmark had hit hard — and that getting any cinema back on that stretch of the West Side felt like a small miracle. Today, he told us that it was: “Sad news. It’s a big loss for the neighborhood. Now we have to travel to the chaotic movie theatres of Times Square or schlep up to the Upper West Side. I have to wonder if business would have improved if they held out until the Sunset Studios at Pier 94 opened.”The closure comes less than three years after LOOK reopened the eight-screen space with a “screen-and-dine” model, bringing movies back to VIA 57 after Landmark Theatres abruptly exited in August 2020 and left the building without a cinema through much of the pandemic era and beyond.

Neighborhood movie fans were thrilled when LOOK signed on to revive the space. When W42ST toured the venue ahead of its May 2023 opening, LOOK confirmed it had installed new seating and screens, and built out kitchens to support in-seat dining, while keeping the familiar front bar area that many Landmark regulars remembered as part of the classic “date night” ritual.

LOOK Cinemas CEO Brian Schultz told W42ST on Monday evening: “We closed yesterday, and we want to sincerely thank everyone who made LOOK at W57 such a meaningful part of the community — especially the film festivals, local events and the customers who supported us. We believe film brings communities together, and we’re grateful for every memory created for our guests, teams and communities.” For now, it’s unclear what happens next for the space, and whether another operator might step in, as LOOK once did. W42ST has reached out to The Durst Organization for comment on the closure and what plans, if any, exist for the VIA 57 theater space moving forward.

For Hell’s Kitchen film fans, the news lands as another reminder that the far West Side cinema dream has always been fragile — even inside one of Manhattan’s most architecturally celebrated buildings. When Landmark closed, developer Douglas Durst publicly promised the theater would return. It did. Now, it’s gone again.

Seating capacity:

Theatre 1 and 2 34 seats

Theatre 3 50 seats

Theatre 4 75 seats

Theatre 5 145 LOOK PX

Theatre 6 147 LOOK PX

Theatre 7 19 seats

Theatre 8 22 seats

There was no need to post the article about the Regal on this page as well. The Look Cinemas in Dobbs Ferry has proved to be very successful.

I’ll go to E-Walk first. I’ll due dine in at Alamo

“Regal E-Walk is currently undergoing renovation, so reaching a new agreement with DTA Leasehold Owner, LLC will allow this transformative work to be completed,” said Mooky Greidinger, CEO of Cineworld, parent company of Regal. “When interior renovations to the theatre have finished, Regal E-Walk will be one of New York’s top movie houses, including the largest 4DX auditorium in the world.”

Manhattan residents and tourists can continue to visit the E-Walk location to watch a movie at one of the world’s great cultural and entertainment intersections. Located on 42nd Street at 8th Avenue, the entrance to this Regal theatre can easily be found beneath its iconic 60' high digital marquee.

Regal E-Walk features luxury recliners along with two premium format auditoriums. The 4DX theatrical experience immerses moviegoers with moving seats and environmental effects. Once the refurbishments are complete, Regal E-Walk will be home to the world’s largest 4DX auditorium. The renovated theatre will also offer the Regal Premium Experience (RPX), delivering movies the way filmmakers intended with sharp laser projected visuals, clear Dolby Atmos surround sound and premium theatre seating.

This theatre is one of many NYC locations for moviegoers to take advantage of Regal Unlimited, which allows subscribers to watch as many movies as they want, whenever and wherever they want. The Regal Unlimited subscription pass is exclusively available on the Regal mobile app where moviegoers can choose from three different plans based on theatre location. There are no blackout dates and subscribers can purchase advance tickets as soon as they go on sale. Subscribers also receive a 10% discount on all food and non-alcoholic drink purchases along with automatic membership to the Regal Crown Club.

About Regal: Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group, operates one of the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuits in the United States, consisting of 6,185 screens in 454 theatres in 41 states along with the District of Columbia and Guam as of April 30, 2023. We believe that the size, reach and quality of the company’s theatre circuit provides its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable moviegoing experience. We are committed to being “The Best Place to Watch a Movie!” Additional information is available on Regal’s website: REGmovies.com.

Media Contacts: Richard M. Grover Head of Marketing, Regal (865) 925-9539

SOURCE Regal

“Social media” is internet. I’ve yet to see any advertising for the venue in a printed newspaper or magazine, or on a billboard or in the subways and buses. But I guess that sort of showmanship is no longer used for cinemas, or at least not in the Greater New York area.

@comfortably cook go on facebook Look page YES on social media

grand opening ad in photos section

Theatre schedule to open May 4, opening attraction Guardians of the Galaxy. Tickets on sale

I work as a projectionist at the Paris from time to time. I choose to walk from the Port Authority to the theatre. 42nd and 8th to 58th and 5th. A 25 to 30 minute walk, so there is no reason why this cant make it.

It’s in a good location. Few blocks from DeWitt Clinton Park, many condos near by, it’s near “Terminal 5” - the 59th St/Columbus Circle subway station is about a 15 minute walk.

From what I see, these folks who own “Look Cinemas” know what they are doing.

Landmark couldn’t make a go of it. Would rather it sit dormant?