Pauline Adamek
You are invited to relive the magic of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in an entirely new way – via Shared Reality.
The first of the beloved original Harry Potter movies is coming to Cosm Los Angeles locations starting in May 2026. In collaboration with Warner Bros. Pictures, Little Cinema, and MakeMake, the adventurous company introduces its third cinematic experience in celebration of the original film’s 25th anniversary.
Tickets are now on sale at Cosm.com or via the Cosm App.
First off, this is a luxe and expensive experience. You’re looking at dropping about $41 to close to $200 per person (possibly more), depending on the time of the session (matinees offer good value) and if you order food or not. You really should plan to dine there for the total experience. The seating ranges from cosy (shared) booths to seats with tables. The room is dome-shaped and designed so that every seat faces the massive wraparound screen that rises above and around you, pulling you straight into the action. But what really sets it apart is the layout. Instead of rigid rows, there are elegantly tiered levels of lounge-style seating, including those plush booths and shared tables. Above all, it’s a relaxed layout that feel more like an upscale social space than a traditional cinema.
In terms of where to sit, mid-level seats offer the ideal balance, placing you in the sweet spot where the scale of the dome fully lands without feeling overwhelming. Higher levels provide more of a panoramic view, while lower seats grant a more intense, up-close perspective.
The atmosphere adds another layer. In-seat food and drink service is a big part of the experience, and so people aren’t just quietly watching but also they’re reacting, talking, and sharing the moment. It feels communal, more like live entertainment than a standard cinema screening.
What Cosm LA gets right is that seating isn’t passive, rather, it shapes the entire experience. The screen disappears, your surroundings blur, and you’re no longer watching – it feels more like you’re stepping through a portal and you’re entering the world of the film.
Jeb Terry, the company’s CEO and President, introduced yesterday’s special preview presentation with unbridled enthusiasm.
“We’re proud to be leading the way in immersive storytelling—because we believe fans deserve more. You deserve to be brought into the story and experience the worlds you love in ways you’ve never imagined.
We’re fortunate to have an incredible team of technologists, creators, producers, and storytellers who take this responsibility seriously. We have deep respect for the fandom behind this IP, and we’ve spent months collaborating to bring this experience to life in a way we believe is truly unique.
Today is just a first look—most of our own team hasn’t even seen this yet. You’re among the first to experience Harry Potter in your own reality, and honestly, I’m a little jealous. Seeing some of you in costume makes me wish I’d come as Dumbledore—or maybe Hagrid. Both have their appeal!
This is what CoSM is all about: bringing fans closer to what they love in entirely new ways. As you watch, lean into the story—celebrate, clap, cheer, and share the moment. That’s why we’re here.
We’re excited to expand this experience across the country, with releases planned in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta (opening in June), and Detroit later this year. Fans everywhere will be able to join in, enjoy butterbeer, explore interactive elements, and fully immerse themselves in the world.
Before we begin, I want to recognize a few members of our incredible team—Alexis, Andy Murkin, and Michael Ross—along with everyone who has worked tirelessly, day and night, to make this possible.
Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy. We can’t wait to see your reactions—it’s going to be a fantastic experience.”
It certainly was! Revisiting such a treasured film 25 years after its initial release felt like a trip back to a simpler time. The charming film’s dazzling special effects and drama felt extra engrossing thanks to this exclusive shared reality presentation.
The movie still plays in full, but the visuals extend beyond the traditional frame. Environments such as Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and the Quidditch pitch expands all around you, filling your peripheral vision. It’s not a VR headset or interactive experience—you stay seated—but the scale and wraparound imagery create a strong sense of immersion.
It’s important to note that the film itself hasn’t been remade, just adapted for this presentation format. That means certain scenes are visually enhanced or expanded to fit the dome, sometimes adding environmental details or subtle visual layers that aren’t in the original theatrical version. The company’s goal is to make the world feel expansive rather than confined to the classic rectangle of a screen.
Cosm also treats it more like an event than a simple screening. There are themed food and drink options tied to the Harry Potter universe, and in-seat service is major part of the experience. The venue is designed to feel premium and social, not just cinematic.
Because of the immersive visuals, there are some practical considerations. The scale, motion, and brightness can be intense, especially during fast-moving scenes like Quidditch. People who are sensitive to motion effects or flashing light may want to be cautious.
Overall, it’s best understood as a hybrid between a movie, a planetarium-style show, and a theme-park-style presentation. If you already like the film, this version is about experiencing it in a much more enveloping way rather than seeing new story content.
The Cosm Los Angeles Harry Potter experience is the result of a tightly coordinated collaboration between film studios, immersive designers, and Cosm’s own technology platform—each playing a distinct role in reshaping a familiar movie into a shared reality event.
At the centre is Cosm, the company building and operating the dome itself. It provides the infrastructure, display technology, and “Shared Reality” format that turns traditional viewing into an immersive, 360-degree environment. Cosm isn’t just hosting the experience—it’s effectively inventing the category.
The original film is supplied by Warner Bros. Pictures, which owns the Harry Potter IP and oversees how the film can be adapted and presented. Their involvement ensures the experience remains grounded in the source material while being reimagined for a new format.
Bringing the film into this new environment are creative partners like Little Cinema, a studio specializing in immersive storytelling, and MakeMake Entertainment, which focuses on interactive and spatial content design. Together, they reshape the film’s pacing, visuals, and structure so it works within a dome rather than a flat screen.
On the Cosm side, leadership from figures such as Jeb Terry (CEO) and key product and media leads oversee the broader vision, blending technology, content, and venue design into a unified system.
FOOD & DRINK
At Cosm Los Angeles during Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Shared Reality, the food and drink setup is much less like your typical cinema and more like a premium, seat-served event menu that’s layered onto the experience.
The most noticeable option is the themed “Enchanted Experience Menu,” which is built around Harry Potter-inspired items. This typically includes things like Butterbeer, a dessert item such as a Chocolate Frog, a sweet assortment like Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans, and a savory entrée such as Shepherd’s Pie. The idea is to bundle recognizable Wizarding World foods into a fixed package rather than offering a long à la carte list.
In terms of pricing, this bundled experience generally lands in the range of roughly $30 to $60 per person depending on the exact selection and event pricing structure. It’s positioned as an upgrade rather than something required for entry.
Outside of the themed package, Cosm also offers a standard in-seat dining menu. This is closer to upscale cinema or lounge-style food service. You can expect items like shareable appetizers, flatbreads or similar light entrées, desserts, and a full beverage program that includes soft drinks, mocktails, beer, wine, and cocktails. Individual items typically fall in a broad range: snacks around $8 to $15, and larger food items around $15 to $25 or more depending on what is being offered that day.
Butterbeer (also very sweet) is usually sold separately as well, and tends to be priced like a premium specialty drink, often around $9 to $12.
Overall, the experience is not designed as a cheap concessions setup. The pricing reflects two things at once: in-seat service during a long immersive film event and a themed overlay tied to the Harry Potter branding. The food is secondary to the show, but it’s intentionally curated to feel more like part of the event rather than something you grab at a concession stand.
Pro tip: Save 20% by adding the menu at checkout instead of purchasing at the venue.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Cosm Los Angeles
1252 District Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305
Selected upcoming dates and times include:
- May 7, 2026 – 11:59 PM
- May 14, 2026 – 10:30 AM
- May 15, 2026 – 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 10:00 PM
- June 4, 2026 – 9:30 PM
- June 5, 2026 – 10:30 AM
- June 7, 2026 – 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 9:30 PM
- June 9, 2026 – 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 9:30 PM
- June 10, 2026 – multiple showtimes throughout the day
- June 24, 2026 – 11:30 AM
Notes:
- Doors typically open about 30 minutes before each show.
- Each screening runs approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the format.
- Entry is timed and late admission may not be allowed once the experience begins.
Terry Morgan