AI-Edited 'The Wizard of Oz' Earns $290M at Las Vegas Sphere

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The Wizard of Oz, a beloved classic film, has earned $290 million in ticket revenue at the Sphere in Las Vegas since its AI-edited re-release in August 2025. The AI technology was used to focus on lost background details and add images of Sphere Entertainment CEO James Dolan and Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav within a black-and-white sequence.

Why it matters

The success of the AI-edited Wizard of Oz re-release at the Sphere demonstrates the continued appeal of classic films, even when enhanced with modern technology. It also highlights the potential for AI to breathe new life into iconic franchises and bring them to new audiences.

The details

According to a report by Deadline, the AI-edited version of The Wizard of Oz has sold 2.2 million tickets and generated $290 million in revenue since its release at the Sphere in Las Vegas in August 2025. The AI technology was used to focus on lost background details and add images of Sphere Entertainment CEO James Dolan and Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav within a black-and-white sequence of the film.

• The Wizard of Oz was released in its AI-edited form at the Sphere in Las Vegas in August 2025.

What’s next

The success of the AI-edited Wizard of Oz re-release could pave the way for similar enhancements to other classic films, as entertainment companies look to breathe new life into their iconic franchises.