Flix Brewhouse to take over Alamo Drafthouse space in Katy

The Round Rock-based cinema brewery chain is acquiring the former Alamo Drafthouse multiplex in Katy, Texas.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Flix Brewhouse, a cinema brewery chain based in Round Rock, Texas, is taking over the former Alamo Drafthouse multiplex in Katy, Texas. The Alamo Drafthouse location closed unexpectedly last weekend, but the space will reopen under Flix Brewhouse's management on February 23rd. Flix Brewhouse now operates 15 locations across six states, including several existing theaters in Texas.

Why it matters

The closure of the Alamo Drafthouse in Katy, the only Houston-area location for the popular dine-in cinema chain, was a surprise to many moviegoers. Flix Brewhouse's acquisition of the space ensures the community will continue to have access to a dine-in movie theater experience, albeit under a different operator.

The details

Flix Brewhouse, which calls itself the "world's only first-run cinema brewery," is taking over the former Alamo Drafthouse location in Katy from Triple Tap Ventures, the firm that held the Alamo Drafthouse franchises in Katy, El Paso, and Lubbock. The revived Katy theater is set to reopen and start showing movies again on February 23rd. Flix Brewhouse says this acquisition is a "natural extension" of their business, and they are "grateful to the entire Triple Tap team for their work in cultivating these movie-going communities."

  • The Alamo Drafthouse in Katy closed unexpectedly last weekend.
  • The Flix Brewhouse location in Katy is set to reopen on February 23, 2026.

The players

Flix Brewhouse

A cinema brewery chain based in Round Rock, Texas that is acquiring the former Alamo Drafthouse multiplex in Katy.

Triple Tap Ventures

The firm that previously held the Alamo Drafthouse franchises in Katy, El Paso, and Lubbock.

Chance Robertson

Chief executive officer of Flix Brewhouse.

Neil Billingsley-Michaelsen

CEO of Triple Tap Ventures.

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What they’re saying

“This acquisition is a natural extension of who we are and what we believe in. Cinema success today means creating better experiences. We're grateful to the entire Triple Tap team for their work in cultivating these movie-going communities, and we're honored to carry that legacy forward.”

— Chance Robertson, Chief executive officer of Flix Brewhouse (Houston Chronicle)

“When our company decided to focus on other hospitality concepts, it was mandatory to ensure our audiences had a seamless transition to a dine-in concept that shared our core values of compelling programming, continuous innovation, genuine hospitality, and operational excellence. After evaluating numerous alternatives, it was clear that the guests first culture of Flix Brewhouse truly stood out. We're profoundly grateful for the loyalty of all our Alamo guests and confident they are in good hands with Flix.”

— Neil Billingsley-Michaelsen, CEO of Triple Tap Ventures (Houston Chronicle)

What’s next

The revived Flix Brewhouse location in Katy is set to start showing movies again on February 23, 2026.

The takeaway

The closure of the Alamo Drafthouse in Katy was disappointing for many moviegoers, but Flix Brewhouse's acquisition of the space ensures the community will continue to have access to a dine-in cinema experience, preserving the legacy of movie-going in the area.