$7M Alamo Drafthouse Ticket Fees Class Action Settlement
By Steve Levine
Published: September 23, 2025
Claim Form Deadline: December 22, 2025
Payout: Varies
Proof required: No
What is the Alamo Drafthouse Ticket Fees Settlement?
You may be part of a $7 million class action settlement with Alamo Drafthouse movie theaters regarding alleged failure to properly disclose exorbitant "convenience" fees for online ticket purchases to New York theaters before selection, in alleged violation of certain consumer protection laws. Alamo Drafthouse, the popular chain of movie theaters, denies any wrongdoing, but has agreed to settle the $7,000,000 settlement to avoid the cost and uncertainty of litigation. The settlement provides for cash payments to consumers who qualify.What is the Total Settlement Amount?
A common settlement fund of $7,075,000 has been established. Approved claims will be paid pro rata after fees, costs, notice and administration, and any service award, subject to Court approval.How Do I Qualify For a Payout?
You are included if you purchased electronic tickets to any film screening in any of Defendant’s cinemas located in New York state from www.drafthouse.com from August 29, 2022 through January 30, 2024 and were charged convenience fees.How Much Can I Get Paid?
Payments are based on the total convenience fees you paid during the class period. You can receive payment by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check.How Do I File a Claim?
Submit a claim online at AlamoTicketFeesSettlement.com or mail a completed paper claim form by the deadline. If you need your Unique ID, you can retrieve it using your Alamo account email on the settlement website.What is the Claim Form Deadline?
December 22, 2025 (online submission by 11:59 p.m. ET or postmark if mailed).What are the Important Dates?
Exclude yourself or object by: October 13, 2025
Final Approval Hearing: November 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET (Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, Courtroom 619, New York, NY 10007)
Claim Deadline: December 22, 2025
When is the Class Action Settlement Payment Date?
Payments are expected within 90 days after final approval for approved claims, subject to any appeals.Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
Yes. You will need a 10-character alphanumeric Unique ID and a 4-digit PIN to file a claim. These numbers can be found on your Email or Postcard Notice.If you lost your notice, you can contact the class action administrator directly, or submit a paper claim form via snail mail, which does not ask for a Unique ID and PIN.
A completed claim form is required. You may need purchase and account details sufficient for validation. Payment methods include PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check.
Who Is Included?
All individuals in the United States who meet the class definition described above, subject to exclusions in the Settlement Agreement.Case Information
Caption: Presson v. Alamo Intermediate II Holdings, LLC, No. 1:24-cv-00170-ER (S.D.N.Y.)
Judge: Hon. Edgardo Ramos
Settlement Administrator: Epiq
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:Official Long-Form Notice (PDF)
Claim Form Website: AlamoTicketFeesSettlement.com
Submit Claim
Sources
• Official Settlement Website• FAQ
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. If you are not sure whether you qualify, visit the class action administrator's website. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer advocacy and class action news site, and is not a class action administrator or a law firm.
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Submit Claim| Alamo Ticket Fees Settlement Summary | |
| Status | Proposed Settlement |
|---|---|
| Claim Deadline | December 22, 2025 |
| Exclude/Object By | October 13, 2025 |
| Final Approval Hearing | November 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET |
| Benefits | Pro rata cash from $7,075,000 fund based on total convenience fees paid; payments via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check |
| Website | Settlement Site |
| Claims Administrator | Epiq |