Minnesota's only Alamo Drafthouse Cinema abruptly closes in Woodbury

Woodbury's Alamo Drafthouse Cinema closed with no notice on Thursday, shuttering Minnesota's only outpost of the upscale movie theater chain.

Why it matters: The Austin-based company is beloved by fans for its premium moviegoing experience, with amenities like recliners and a full restaurant menu with cocktails and a long list of craft beers.

What happened: The franchisee, who owns five additional locations in North Texas that also shut down, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, an Alamo Drafthouse spokesperson told Dallas-based news station WFAA.

• Guest counts still haven't rebounded from the pandemic and other economic factors, with the first quarter of 2024 being "the worst performing quarter in movie-going history," according to a press release from the theater's franchise partner Two Is One, One is None.

Yes, but: This might not be the end for the Woodbury spot. The chain is working to get the location back up and running, the spokesperson said.