Alamo Drafthouse Will Open it's New Los Angeles Theater in July!

I’ve never experienced the Alamo Drafthouse theater experience, but that’s all going to change now that there’s an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema opening up in my neck of the woods in Los Angeles!

They’ve announced that construction is almost complete and that the new theater will will have a "soft launch" in early July “with an opening slate of independent and blockbuster films, as well as a wealth of repertory titles featuring beloved classics and hard-to-find cult favorites.”

I’ve heard so many great things about Alamo Drafthouse and I couldn’t be more excited to start watching movies there! It’s also been announced that the cinema chain will “also expand its Alamo Season Pass subscription beta test in Los Angeles.” 

Members of the subscription plan will be able to watch a movie a day and reserve their seats in advance for one low monthly fee. The beta test will roll out in Los Angeles during the soft launch period, beginning with a small group from a waitlist and then expanding the membership in the near future. Guests may add their name to the waitlist at drafthouse.com/victory/seasonpass.

That’s pretty awesome! That’s a service that will be worth taking advantage of. Rachel Walker, Head of Creative and Programming and the person in charge of the new Los Angeles location had this to say in a statement: 

"Getting to put together a programming experience that blends the sensibilities of Los Angeles and the Alamo Drafthouse is a dream come true. My colleagues and I look forward to working with the community to create a home for all different types of film fans." 

 Walker is joined by a leadership team with deep California roots, including:

●        Head of Marketing Anam Syed, fellow lifelong Angeleno.

●        General Manager Leslie Newell, an Alamo Drafthouse veteran who most recently worked at Alamo Drafthouse New Mission in San Francisco.

●        Claire Brooks, who oversees private and corporate events.

●        Former Geek and Sundry producer Ash Minnick, who'll shape Drafthouse’s flagship tabletop gaming community initiative.

Alamo Drafthouse founder and CEO Tim League added: 

“The reason Alamo Drafthouse exists and continues to grow is to support the movies that we love. After SO MANY years of planning and development, to be opening in Los Angeles with such a strong team of movie-lovers at the helm is absolutely thrilling.”

Here are the additional details that have been revealed regarding the new L.A. location:

Alamo Drafthouse Los Angeles is a state-of-the-art facility featuring twelve auditoriums, each with 4K laser projectors and one with 35mm film projection. Like the brand’s nearly forty other locations across the country, the downtown Los Angeles theater includes a full bar and kitchen, as well as the unique bar and video store Video Vortex, where Blu-Rays and DVDs will be available for free rental.

Alamo Drafthouse Los Angeles is conveniently located at The Bloc, an open-air urban property in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, hosting an array of unique shops, premier retailers, restaurants and entertainment. At the Plaza level of The Bloc, the Blue, Red, Purple, and Expo lines converge – making it easy to reach from Hollywood, North Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire, Santa Monica, South LA, and Long Beach. Easy-access validated parking is available on-site in the The Bloc’s garage, and bike parking is readily available inside the theater.

Will you be watching movies at the new L.A. Alamo Drafthouse location? If so, I’ll see you there!