Did you buy movie tickets online for a New York Alamo Drafthouse between Aug. 29, 2022 and Jan. 30, 2024?
You may be eligible for a cash payout from a $7M class action settlement over surprise convenience fees.
Why Was This Lawsuit Filed?
The lawsuit claims Alamo Drafthouse broke New York law by not disclosing convenience fees until after users had selected their tickets. That’s allegedly a violation of the New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law § 25.07(4).
Alamo denies any wrongdoing but agreed to a $7,075,000 settlement to resolve the case and avoid ongoing litigation.
Who’s Eligible?
You may qualify if:
You bought electronic movie tickets on drafthouse.com
For any Alamo Drafthouse cinema in New York State
Between August 29, 2022 and January 30, 2024
And were charged a convenience fee
How Much Can You Get?
Payouts are based on how much you paid in convenience fees during the class period. The more you were charged, the more you may receive.
Payment methods include:
PayPal
Venmo
Zelle
Check
What Are Your Options?
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim | Get a payout from the $7M fund | Dec. 22, 2025 |
| Exclude Yourself | Keep your right to sue separately | Oct. 13, 2025 |
| Object | Tell the court why you don’t agree | Oct. 13, 2025 |
| Attend Final Hearing | Speak in court about the settlement | Nov. 5, 2025 |
| Do Nothing | Get nothing and give up your rights | — |
How to File a Claim
You have two ways to file:
1. Online: Visit AlamoTicketFeesSettlement.com
Enter your Unique ID and 4-digit PIN (from the notice email or postcard)
Don’t have them? Use your Alamo account email to retrieve them, or…
2. By Mail: Download, complete, and send a paper claim form
No Unique ID or PIN needed for mail-in claims
Must be postmarked by Dec. 22, 2025
Proof Needed to File?
Online claims: You’ll need your Unique ID + PIN
Mail-in claims: No ID or PIN required, but you’ll still need to provide account and purchase info
Payments will be made within 90 days of final approval, assuming no appeals. You choose your preferred payment method when filing your claim.
Don’t Miss Out — Submit Your Claim by Dec. 22, 2025
→ [Submit Your Claim Here]
