El Portal Theatre is a landmark in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Licorice Pizza (2021). Built in 1926.
Location: North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Licorice Pizza (movie, 2021) — as The movie theater in the film's climactic ending scene with Gary and Alana; its marquee shows 1
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15413, SRC-15414, SRC-15416 - Built in 1926
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15416, SRC-16714, SRC-17151
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15413 — https://www.ourventurablvd.com/the-new-paul-thomas-anderson-movie-licorice-pizza-has-valley-ties-tha (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15414 — https://www.dailynews.com/2021/12/10/recognize-these-san-fernando-valley-sites-enjoy-these-glimpses- (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15416 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Portal_Theater (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16714 — https://elportaltheatre.com/history.html (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17151 — https://nohoartsdistrict.com/theatre-guide-el-portal-theatre/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Licorice Pizza filmed?
El Portal Theatre, in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Licorice Pizza.
Where is El Portal Theatre located?
El Portal Theatre is located in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.