The biggest movie show chain in Alamo Metropolis is doubling down on enjoyable with two large new leisure facilities. Santikos Leisure says forthcoming Far West and North San Antonio complexes will showcase state-of-the-art know-how, serving as a blueprint for future regional progress.
The San Antonio-based firm, recognized for its distinctive combine of flicks, eating, and sights, is investing greater than $60 million into the 2 new tasks. At the moment, the chain operates eight theaters within the metropolis limits and a pair of suburban outposts in Cibolo and New Braunfels.
Based on a information launch, the Trinity Oaks location on US Hwy 281 will boast 10 to 12 premium screens, immersive gaming areas, a number of bowling lanes, and a full-service sports activities bar with stadium seating, a primary for the Santikos model. It’s going to anchor a shortly rising improvement with retail pads and an residence advanced, making a walkable hub for day-to-day life.
The leisure advanced is anticipated to open in late 2027, however retail pads and different merchandise will probably be delivered as early as subsequent 12 months. The Santikos location will add a much-needed leisure possibility within the quickly rising space. The closest theater, an Alamo Drafthouse, is 4 miles away.
“This mission marks a big step in our progress technique,” stated Blake Hastings, CEO of Santikos Leisure, in a launch. “The group has grown into the imaginative and prescient [late founder] John Santikos had for this property, and we’re excited to deliver a world-class leisure vacation spot to the world.”
Santikos will construct one other leisure advanced on roughly 20 acres close to Potranco Highway and Freeway 211. The positioning will function luxurious auditoriums, premium large-format screens, bowling lanes, an arcade, and fancier meals and beverage choices. Like Trinity Oaks, this location will even be surrounded by retail pads.
“We’re creating locations that deliver folks collectively,” Hastings continues. “That is extra than simply films; it’s an leisure expertise that will probably be unmatched.”
Building timelines for each tasks are nonetheless being finalized, with extra particulars anticipated within the coming months. Santikos leaders say the brand new builds will set the usual for future builds.
