TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood’s Historic Movie Palace

Experience nearly a century of cinematic premieres, iconic architecture, and the world’s largest IMAX auditorium nestled on Hollywood Boulevard.

Opened in 1927 as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, this legendary venue has hosted world premieres—from Cecil B. DeMille’s The King of Kings to Star Wars—along with three Academy Awards ceremonies and countless red-carpet events :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
Today, it blends historic exotic‑Revival décor with cutting‑edge cinema technology, including a 932‑seat IMAX auditorium—the world’s largest by seating :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.

Highlights & Visitor Experience

• Lavish exotic‑revival architecture: coral‑red columns, bronze pagoda roof, stone dragon and Heaven Dogs at entrance :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Forecourt of the Stars with nearly 200 celebrity handprints and footprints — from Marilyn Monroe to Keanu Reeves :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Single‑screen IMAX auditorium with 94 × 46 ft curved silver screen, stadium seating and 932 seats :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Still supports screening of nitrocellulose film and hosts public tours of its historic interiors
• Location of countless Hollywood premieres and three Oscars ceremonies :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Part of Hollywood Boulevard’s Historic‑Cultural District; dedicated LA Historic‑Cultural Monument since 1968 :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Fully digital & IMAX‑laser projection coexists within a carefully preserved 1920s decor :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

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