Capitol Theatre is a landmark in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada, and a filming location for IT. Built in 1930.
Location: Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Verified facts
- Appeared in IT (movie) — as Derry's movie theatre; its lobby is the arcade where Richie plays Street Fighter and the Losers
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15132, SRC-15133 - Built in 1930
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15134, SRC-16630, SRC-17356
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15132 — https://www.visitporthope.ca/en/plan-your-stay/it-walking-tour.aspx (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15133 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/i/It-2017.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15134 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitol_Theatre_(Port_Hope) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16630 — https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=7788 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17356 — https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=15193&i=74116 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
How is Capitol Theatre connected to IT?
Capitol Theatre, in Port Hope, Ontario, has a documented connection to IT. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Capitol Theatre located?
Capitol Theatre is located in Port Hope, Ontario.