SLO Theater To Have Major Renovations in 2025

by Nate Landwehr 

As long as movie theaters existed they have been go-to hang out locations for all ages. However, for those who tend to make Downtown Cinema 7 in San Luis Obispo their hang out location, there will be points of time in 2025 in which the theater will be closed. Luckily, the closing is for positive reasons as the theater will undergo extensive renovations. The first time the theater will be closed will be from Dec. 20th until the 22nd.

The renovations for the theater are thanks in part to the new lease agreement signed for the building. The lease allows for the Sanborn family to continue their family business for up to 20 years. To ensure that the business can continue to thrive until then, the owner of the building chose to invest $2 million in order to implement greatly needed renovations within the theater.

There were many issues that have plagued the theater that led to many  turning away from the establishment. For years, the reclining seats in each theater were torn and in great disrepair leading to them not always functioning properly. Fixing the issue of the maltreated furniture will be a large focus of the renovations.