Alamo Drafthouse closes last Houston-area theater

The Katy location was the final Alamo Drafthouse in the region.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Austin-based theater chain Alamo Drafthouse has announced the closure of its last location in the Houston area, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema La Centerra in Katy. The company's franchise partner, Triple Tap Ventures, will no longer operate the theaters under the Alamo Drafthouse brand. Alamo Drafthouse locations in El Paso and Lubbock have also closed.

Why it matters

The closure of the Katy theater marks the end of Alamo Drafthouse's presence in the Houston market, a major metropolitan area that the chain had previously expanded into. The shuttering of these locations reflects broader challenges facing the movie theater industry, which has struggled to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The details

The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema La Centerra in Katy had been open since 2018. It was the last remaining Alamo Drafthouse location in the Houston area, as the company's other theaters in the city had previously shut down. Alamo Drafthouse also closed theaters in El Paso and Lubbock as part of this round of shutdowns.

  • The Katy location opened in 2018.
  • The Katy theater closed in February 2026.

The players

Alamo Drafthouse

An Austin-based theater chain known for its unique dining and entertainment experience.

Triple Tap Ventures

The franchise partner that operated the Alamo Drafthouse locations in Texas, including the now-closed Katy theater.

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The takeaway

The closure of the last Alamo Drafthouse in the Houston area signals the end of the chain's presence in the region, reflecting the broader challenges facing the movie theater industry as it struggles to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.