What is .theater?
.theater entered the DNS root zone on May 6, 2015, 11 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
Binky Moon, LLC operates a large portfolio of 196 TLDs, including .academy, .accountants, .agency, .apartments and .associates.
On the technical side, .theater is served by 6 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .theater, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
195 other TLDs share this operator.
.theater FAQ
What does .theater mean?
.theater is a generic top-level domain named for the word "theater", and it's aimed at creative & design. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .theater used for?
.theater is mostly used for creative & design. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .theater?
None. .theater is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .theater domain extension?
Binky Moon, LLC operates .theater as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .theater created?
.theater was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 6, 2015.
Is .theater a valid domain?
Yes. .theater is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .theater addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .theater domain?
.theater names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Binky Moon, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .theater DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .theater.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 7, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
