Alamo Drafthouse $7.08M Ticket Fee Class Action Settlement
Did you buy electronic movie tickets on Alamo Drafthouse’s website for any New York location between August 29 2022 and January 30 2024 and pay a convenience fee? You could receive a cash payment from a $7.08 million class action settlement. Submit your claim online or by mail before December 22 2025.
Download Claim Form (PDF)Who Qualifies?
- Purchased one or more electronic tickets on drafthouse.com for a screening at any Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in New York State.
- Transaction occurred between August 29, 2022 and January 30, 2024.
- Paid a convenience fee on the purchase.
Potential Benefits
- Cash payment: Pro-rata share of the total convenience fees you paid during the class period, distributed after court approval.
- Payout methods: Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, or mailed check.
How to File a Claim
- Go to the secure claim portal: alamoticketfeessettlement.com/Login.
- Enter the Unique ID and PIN found in the email or postcard notice. If you don’t know it, lookup your ID here by entering the email associated with your Alamo account.
- Choose your preferred payment method and submit by December 22 2025.
Prefer paper? Print and mail the PDF claim form to:
Alamo Theaters Ticket Fees Settlement
P.O. Box 4477, Portland, OR 97208-4477
Key Settlement Details
- Total Fund: $7,075,000
- Attorneys’ Fees & Costs: Up to $2,358,333.33
- Service Award to Lead Plaintiff: Up to $5,000
- Remaining balance distributed to approved claimants
Important Dates
- Opt-out / Objection deadline: October 13 2025
- Final approval hearing: November 5 2025
- Claim deadline: December 22 2025
- Expected payout: Roughly 120 days after final approval, if no appeals
Why This Lawsuit Settled
Plaintiffs alleged Alamo Intermediate II Holdings LLC violated New York Arts & Cultural Affairs Law § 25.07(4) by failing to disclose online ticket convenience fees before moviegoers selected their seats. The company denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation risks and expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Alamo Drafthouse $7.08M Ticket Fee Class Action Settlement about?
The lawsuit claims Alamo Drafthouse did not clearly disclose convenience fees on its website, allegedly violating New York law. The settlement provides cash payments to affected customers.
How much money will I receive from the Alamo Drafthouse settlement?
Your payment will be proportional to the total convenience fees you paid during the class period and the number of valid claims filed.
Do I need proof of purchase to file an Alamo Drafthouse ticket fee claim?
No receipts are required, but you must provide the Unique ID and PIN supplied by the settlement administrator or obtained through the email lookup tool.
When will the Alamo Drafthouse settlement payouts be sent?
If the court grants final approval on November 5 2025 and no appeals delay the process, payments are expected about 120 days later.
Can I exclude myself from the Alamo Drafthouse ticket fee settlement?
Yes. To keep your right to sue individually, you must mail an opt-out request postmarked by October 13 2025.