San Francisco’s beloved Castro Theater is getting a major transformation that’s got everyone buzzing, and honey, it’s not your grandma’s renovation.

After a jaw-dropping $41 million makeover (yes, you read that right), Another Planet Entertainment is prepping to reopen this iconic venue with some seriously fabulous upgrades. The historic theater is getting a complete interior overhaul that’s going to make your Instagram followers weep with envy.

More Than Just a Facelift

The renovation isn’t just cosmetic. We’re talking motorized theater-seat platforms, movable bars inside the auditorium, and a second-floor lounge that’ll make happy hour feel like a red-carpet event. The main auditorium has been completely leveled and will now feature tiered platforms reminiscent of Oakland’s Fox Theater , but with a San Francisco twist.

Drama Behind the Scenes

Of course, no San Francisco project is complete without a dash of neighborhood drama. Two small businesses near the theater’s entrance are facing potential eviction, with local politicians already stepping in to mediate. Mayor Daniel Lurie and Supervisor Rafael Mandelman are working to ensure a smooth transition for these longtime Castro Street fixtures.

What’s Next?

While the exact reopening date remains a mystery, Another Planet is confidently booking events starting March 2026. Frameline, the city’s beloved LGBTQ film festival, is already in talks to potentially use the venue , bringing that quintessential Castro queer magic back to the big screen.

Stay tuned, darlings , this theater’s comeback is going to be legendary.