FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Austin-based cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinema announced that it will open a new drive-in location on Highway 112 in Fayetteville next year.
The drive-in is part of a mixed-use land development planned for Northwest Arkansas and will be the chain's first drive-in venue as well as its first location in Arkansas.
Known for its interactive and menu-paired film screenings, the cinema will show Hollywood blockbusters, first-run releases and independent and house titles in 4K and with 7.1 Dolby surround sound.
Alamo Drafthouse will commemorate the announcement with a Rolling Roadshow screening of Universal Pictures’ Cocaine Bear on Thursday, Feb. 23.
The screening will take place at the site of the former 112 Drive-In that closed after 42 years last August.
Guests will also be able to enjoy pre-screening activities including bear-themed props, food and drinks from Fossil Cove Brewing Co., T-Boys BBQ and Meaux Beignet, costumed guests and a special photo opportunity with a real-life stuffed teddy bear.
Tim League, Alamo Drafthouse Founder and Executive Chairman, along with local franchise partners and city officials, will give remarks before the movie screening begins at 6:30 p.m.
Doors to the event will open at 4:30 p.m.
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