Wizard of Oz at Sphere (premiered August 28, 2025) represents a radical fusion of classic cinema and cutting-edge immersive technologies. Built around the 1939 MGM musical and driven by artificial-intelligence restoration and expansion, the 75–80 minute experience reframes the film for a 160,000 sq. ft., 16K wraparound display and 167,000-speaker immersive audio system. This article surveys the project’s history, technical architecture, creative choices, sensory systems, audience experience, commercial and marketing efforts, critical responses, ethical debates, and likely future implications for film and exhibition.
