Alamo Drafthouse Faces Backlash After Ditching No-Phones Policy: “Just an Overpriced AMC Now”

TLDR

Alamo Drafthouse faces backlash from moviegoers, critics, and industry insiders for its new mobile ordering system, which goes against its decades-old no-phones policy. The new system, which allows customers to order food and drinks on their phones during movies, has been criticized for undermining the chain's commitment to a distraction-free cinema experience.

Don’t use your phone in the theater…unless you’re making money for the theater, then it’s quite alright.