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Alamo Drafthouse Renames Mueller Theater the Matthew McConaughey Cinema

The Aug. 10 dedication paired a plaque unveiling with an advance screening and a post-film Q&A for his new movie to honor McConaughey’s long ties to Austin.

Matthew McConaughey smiles during the unveiling of a plaque honoring the renaming of Alamo Drafthouse Mueller as the Matthew McConaughey Cinema in Austin on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. The dedication was followed by an advance screening of McConaughey’s film “The Rivals of Amziah King.”
Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, pose with their children — from left, Levi, Livingston and Vida — on the red carpet during a ceremony renaming Alamo Drafthouse Mueller as the Matthew McConaughey Cinema in Austin on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. The dedication was followed by an advance screening of McConaughey’s film “The Rivals of Amziah King.”
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, right, presents Matthew McConaughey with a proclamation declaring Matthew McConaughey Cinema Day in Austin during a ceremony at Alamo Drafthouse Mueller on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. The theater was renamed the Matthew McConaughey Cinema in his honor.
Matthew McConaughey poses for a photo with Alamo Drafthouse employees on the red carpet during a ceremony renaming Alamo Drafthouse Mueller as the Matthew McConaughey Cinema in Austin on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. The dedication was followed by an advance screening of McConaughey’s film “The Rivals of Amziah King.”

Overview

  • Alamo Drafthouse formally dedicated its Mueller location as the Matthew McConaughey Cinema at a ceremony held on Aug. 10 that included an unveiled plaque bearing an image from McConaughey’s early role.
  • The event featured an advance screening of The Rivals of Amziah King followed by a Q&A with director Andrew Patterson and lead actress Angelina LookingGlass, and Matthew McConaughey attended with family.
  • Austin Mayor Kirk Watson issued a proclamation declaring Aug. 10, 2026 Matthew McConaughey Cinema Day as city and theater leaders framed the renaming as recognition of McConaughey’s ties to the community and the University of Texas.
  • Alamo’s move continues a company practice of honoring filmmakers and actors by naming individual locations after them, joining a short list that includes Bong Joon Ho, Christopher Nolan, Spike Lee and Pam Grier.
  • The dedication combined private ceremony elements and public programming tied to the film’s release, creating both a civic honor for McConaughey and a promotional platform for his latest project.