SPHERE STUDIOS ANNOUNCES TWO NEW EXPERIENCES IN PRODUCTION

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Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) has announced two new productions for The Sphere Experience: The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and From The Edge.

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, opening August 28, 2025, will transform the 1939 classic into an immersive experience through a collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Google, and Magnopus. The project features an acclaimed creative team including Oscar-nominated producer Jane Rosenthal and Oscar-winning professionals Ben Grossmann and Jennifer Lame.

From The Edge, debuting in 2026, is directed by Oscar winners E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin. The production will showcase extreme sports athletes including free diver Alenka Artnik, skier Markus Eder, and climber Alex Honnold. Filming is taking place across multiple locations using Sphere's proprietary Big Sky camera system.

Positive

• Expansion of content portfolio with two major productions
• Partnership with major companies including Warner Bros. Discovery and Google
• Secured high-profile creative talent including Oscar winners
• Utilizing proprietary technology (Big Sky camera system) for production

Negative

• Significant production costs across multiple international locations
• Extended timeline to revenue with From The Edge not launching until 2026

THE WIZARD OF OZ AT SPHERE
In Collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Google, and Magnopus 
and
FROM THE EDGE
From Academy Award-Winning Directors E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin

BURBANK, Calif., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) announced today two new projects – The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and From The Edge – currently in production from Sphere Studios. Both productions are part of The Sphere Experience^TM, Sphere's slate of original immersive content. The Wizard of Oz at Sphere is set to open on August 28, 2025, and From The Edge is set to debut in 2026.

Jim Dolan, Executive Chairman and CEO of Sphere Entertainment, said: "Our goal for The Sphere Experience is a diverse slate that leverages Sphere's power as an experiential medium. The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and From The Edge will push that vision forward in different ways."

THE WIZARD OF OZ AT SPHERE

The original 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz, will be presented as a fully immersive experience for Sphere. In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery; Google; and Magnopus, Sphere will use cutting-edge technologies to enhance the original film. The Wizard of Oz at Sphere will maintain the integrity of the original while pushing the boundaries of Sphere's experiential medium.

The creative team behind The Wizard of Oz at Sphere includes Academy Award and Emmy-nominated producer Jane Rosenthal (The Irishman); Academy Award-winning visual effects specialist Ben Grossmann (Hugo); Academy Award-winning editor Jennifer Lame (Oppenheimer); and Creative Director Zack Winokur (Little Island).

FROM THE EDGE 

Directed by Academy Award winners E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (Free Solo) From The Edge will feature premier athletes – free diver Alenka Artnik, skier Markus Eder, rock climber Alex Honnold, BASE jumper Katie Hansen Lajeunesse, and surfer Kai Lenny – and take audiences inside the world of extreme sports.

All five athletes are being captured on location by Big Sky^TM, Sphere Entertainment's proprietary camera system developed to capture images at the scale and fidelity necessary for Sphere's display. Filming is underway in locations in Jordan, Dubai, Switzerland, the Bahamas, Austin, Las Vegas, and Maui.

From The Edge is produced by Vasarhelyi and Chin and their Little Monster Films along with Evan Hayes and Callum Greene. Executive Producers are Anna Barnes (Little Monster Films) and Nick Martini (Stept Studios). 

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About Sphere
Sphere is a next-generation entertainment medium that is redefining the future of live entertainment. A venue where the foremost artists, creators, and technologists create extraordinary experiences that take storytelling to a new level and transport audiences to places both real and imagined. The venue hosts original Sphere Experiences from leading Hollywood directors; concerts and residencies from the world's biggest artists; and premier marquee events. The first Sphere venue opened in Las Vegas in September 2023, and is a new Las Vegas landmark, powered by cutting-edge technologies that ignite the senses and enable audiences to share experiences at a never-before-seen scale. More information is available at thesphere.com.

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FAQ

When will The Wizard of Oz at Sphere (SPHR) premiere?

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere will premiere on August 28, 2025 at Sphere Entertainment's venue.

What technology is Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) using to film From The Edge?

SPHR is using their proprietary Big Sky camera system to capture footage at the scale and fidelity required for Sphere's display.

Which athletes are featured in Sphere Entertainment's (SPHR) From The Edge?

The production features Alenka Artnik, Markus Eder, Alex Honnold, Katie Hansen Lajeunesse, and Kai Lenny.

Where is From The Edge by Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) being filmed?

Filming locations include Jordan, Dubai, Switzerland, the Bahamas, Austin, Las Vegas, and Maui.