Aero Theatre is a landmark in Santa Monica, California, and a filming location for Donnie Darko (2001). Built in 1939.
Location: Santa Monica, California, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Donnie Darko (movie, 2001) — as The cinema where Frank the Rabbit appears during a screening of The Evil Dead
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15261, SRC-15263, SRC-15262 - Built in 1939
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15263, SRC-16668, SRC-17463
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15261 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/d/Donnie-Darko.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15262 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnie_Darko (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15263 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aero_Theatre (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16668 — https://smconservancy.org/property/aero-theatre/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17463 — https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/1134 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Donnie Darko filmed?
Aero Theatre, in Santa Monica, California, is a real-world filming location used for Donnie Darko.
Where is Aero Theatre located?
Aero Theatre is located in Santa Monica, California.