THE ROOM (2003)(R) & BIG SHARK (2023)(PG-13) w Greg Sestero In-Person 6pm

Oh hi Mark! A double feature you won't believe and an epic meet & greet with Greg Sestero with exclusive merch for fans. Do NOT Miss This!

Oh hi Mark! Get ready for the ultimate cinematic explosion on June 20th - it's a DOUBLE FEATURE you won't believe! We're talking the legendary cult classic THE ROOM paired with the jaw-dropping, only-in-theaters premiere madness of BIG SHARK - all on the BIG SCREEN!

Special guest star GREG SESTERO himself (Mark from THE ROOM, Georgie from BIG SHARK and the bestselling author of THE DISASTER ARTIST. He's bringing the energy, Q&A, the stories, and no comments kept in his back pocket! You'll be yelling, "What a story, Mark!" all night long.

Join us at 6:00 pm for an epic meet & greet before the films kick off - snag exclusive THE ROOM and GREG SESTERO merch that'll make your ROOM collection legendary.

6:30 pm: THE ROOM (2003)(R): In San Francisco, a super-chill banker's picture perfect life gets totally flipped when his sneaky fiancée dives into a wild affair with his best friend.

9:00 pm: BIG SHARK (2023)(PG-13): Hold onto your life jackets — three fearless firefighters battle to save New Orleans from a massive, unstoppable shark attack in this epic adventure! (SoCal Premiere)

GREG SESTERO wrote and produced the mind-bending Best F(r)iends Volumes 1 & 2, and you might’ve spotted him in Netflix’s gothic hit The Haunting of Bly Manor. He made his directorial debut with the horror thriller Miracle Valley in 2022 — the FIRST film EVER shot at Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic masterpiece, Fallingwater. Greg’s upcoming project Forbidden Sky dives into a chilling real-life alien abduction story.

THIS IS AN INDOOR CINEMA EXHIBITION. PLEASE PURCHASE ONE (1) TICKET PER PERSON.

ONE (1) admission ticket is required PER PERSON! If tickets are not available on Eventbrite, please purchase your tickets at the box office on the day of the event.

FAQ's

WHAT TIME DOES THE MOVIE START?

THE ROOM starts on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 6:30 pm.

BIG SHARK starts on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 9:00 pm.

Attendees will be allowed to enter the auditorium up to 30 minutes prior to show time.

WHERE DO I PARK?

Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Gardena Cinema on the north side.

WHERE IS GARDENA CINEMA?

Gardena Cinema is located at 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249.

HOW DO I REDEEM MY TICKET?

Upon purchase, ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment from Eventbrite. When you arrive to the event, please show the entrance attendant the bar code on your ticket at the entrance to the cinema, either by holding up your printed version, or by displaying it on your phone or smart device. Attendant will scan it to check you in, and you'll be good to go into the auditorium!

CAN I BRING FOOD / SNACKS?

NO! This is an indoor screening. Please do not bring outside food or drinks inside the cinema. Tasty refreshments and fresh popped popcorn will be sold at the cinema snack bar.

WILL YOU HAVE RESTROOMS?

YES! Gardena Cinema's lobby, snack bar, and restrooms will be open.

MAY I BRING MY PET WITH ME?

Sorry, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE ACTUAL CINEMA BUILDING, (where restrooms and snack bar are located).

WILL YOU BE HOSTING MORE OF THESE?

YES! We intend to continue curating and programming some of the BEST cinema in Los Angeles County! We provide both an intimate Drive-In style setting, as well as traditional indoor cinema experiences. Please support by following us on Instagram and Facebook -- we'll keep you posted on our screenings and events! @GardenaCinema

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