Most movie theaters ask you to finish your beer before you sit down. Alamo Drafthouse New Mission brings the beer to your seat, along with wings, burgers, and whatever else you order on the slip of paper tucked into your armrest. The Mission District cinema has been doing this since 2015, when the Texas-based chain reopened the 1916 New Mission Theatre and installed recliners, a full kitchen, and a bar called Bear Vs Bull. Now the venue runs everything from Insidious: Out of the Further to Terror Tuesday's weekly horror programming, all with food and drinks delivered in the dark while the movie rolls.
Karpo tracks live showtimes at Alamo Drafthouse New Mission, including Terror Tuesday lineups and special horror programming, so you know exactly what's screening before you reserve your seat.
The New Mission building and its cinema history
Alamo Drafthouse operates out of the New Mission Theatre at 2550 Mission Street, a 1916 building that once served as one of the neighborhood's grand movie palaces. The Texas-based dine-in chain reopened the space in 2015 after years of closure, preserving architectural details while installing five auditoriums with 450 total seats. The venue sits between 21st and 22nd streets, directly on the 14 and 49 bus lines and two blocks north of 24th Street BART.
Inside, the theater runs a mix of new releases, repertory programming, and dedicated cult series. Widescreen 70mm film capabilities share the projection booth with digital systems equipped for 3D and HDR by Barco. Gender-neutral restrooms and ADA features run throughout the building. Bear Vs Bull, the in-house bar, occupies a separate space from the auditoriums and serves cocktails, wine, and local craft beer before and after screenings.
Terror Tuesday and the weekly horror lineup
Every Tuesday, Alamo Drafthouse New Mission programs a different horror film under the Terror Tuesday banner, spanning decades and subgenres from seminal slashers to obscure DIY creature features. The series runs year-round and draws a crowd that treats each screening like a communal ritual—applause during practical effects, groans at bad dialogue, collective gasps when the gore peaks. Recent lineups have included everything from 1980s Italian giallo to 1990s direct-to-video monster movies.
Terror Tuesday showtimes typically start in the evening, and the box office opens 30 minutes before the first scheduled show. Advance tickets are available online with reserved seating, so your seat is held until showtime. Custom pre-show entertainment—clips, trailers, and curated oddities—plays before every feature. The atmosphere leans participatory without crossing into rowdy; people laugh, but they're there to watch.
Ticket prices vary by format and time, with discounts available for students, seniors, military, police, fire, EMS, and guests with disabilities when purchased with current ID at the box office. Peak times and holidays may carry premium pricing, and special programming often has its own ticket structure listed on individual show pages.
Insidious: Out of the Further and new horror releases
Alamo Drafthouse New Mission screens major horror releases alongside its cult programming, including Insidious: Out of the Further, which continues the franchise's exploration of astral projection and family hauntings. The film runs in 2D digital projection, and showtimes are posted for multiple days each week. As of late August 2026, the next available showing at the San Francisco location is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, with additional screenings at the chain's Valley Fair and Mountain View venues.
The Big Show format applies to select screenings, offering enhanced sound and picture on the venue's largest screen. Guests can check the website or mobile app for specific showtimes, formats, and seat availability. Because all seats are reserved in advance, there's no need to arrive early to claim a spot—just show up a few minutes before showtime to settle in and place your food order.
Full-service dining and the in-seat menu
Alamo Drafthouse built its reputation on dine-in service, and the New Mission location delivers food and drinks directly to recliner seats during the film. The menu was last updated in February 2026 and includes starters like Berbere spiced wings, burgers, pizzas, salads, and rotating specials tied to specific films. Bottomless popcorn comes standard, and themed shakes occasionally appear for franchise releases—an Orange Slices Shake showed up during an Ant-Man screening.
Orders are placed on paper slips provided at each seat, and servers move quietly through the aisles to pick them up and deliver food without blocking sightlines. The system works smoothly once you learn the rhythm: flag your server with the card on your table, write your order, and hand it off. Payment happens at your seat after the movie or during if you need to leave early.
Bear Vs Bull, the theater bar, operates separately from the in-seat service and opens before showtimes for guests who want a drink in hand before entering the auditorium. The bar menu includes craft cocktails, local beer, and wine, along with a limited food selection. It's a quieter space than the lobby and a good spot to kill time if you arrive early. Pinball machines on the mezzanine level take dollar bills and offer another pre-show option.
Weird Wednesday and other recurring series
Beyond Terror Tuesday, Alamo Drafthouse New Mission programs Weird Wednesday, a midweek series focused on exploitation films, oddball comedies, and genre experiments that never found mainstream audiences. The series complements Terror Tuesday by leaning into camp and absurdity rather than straight horror. Both series draw repeat attendees who treat the screenings as social events, arriving early to chat in the lobby and staying late to debate what they just watched.
Kids Camp runs during school breaks, offering family-friendly screenings in the morning and early afternoon. All Ages and Sensory Friendly showtimes are designated throughout the year, with details listed on individual show pages. Movie parties and fan screenings occasionally take over an auditorium for franchise marathons or anniversary events, complete with themed menus and costumed crowds.
Practical notes
Alamo Drafthouse New Mission is located at 2550 Mission Street, between 21st and 22nd streets, in San Francisco's Mission District. The theater is directly on the 14 and 49 bus lines, two blocks north of 24th Street BART, and a ten-minute walk from the J-Church line at 18th and Dolores. From the East Bay, take I-80 West to Cesar Chavez West, turn right onto Mission, and the theater is half a mile down on the left. The box office opens 30 minutes before the first scheduled show each day. Advance tickets are available online and through the mobile app, with reserved seating held until showtime. All prices are subject to sales tax, and peak times or holidays may carry premium pricing. If you've purchased a ticket that includes merchandise, check in at the box office for a voucher. Drink responsibly.
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