AMC Houston 8

510 Texas Avenue,
Houston, TX 77002

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Previously operated by: Angelika Film Centers, Sundance Cinemas

Architects: Frank Dagdagan

Functions: Movies (Independent)

Previous Names: Angelika Film Center, Sundance Cinemas Houston, AMC Dine-In Houston 8. AMC Houston 8

Phone Numbers: Box Office: 713.223.3456

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AMC Houston 8

Located in the theater district in downtown Houston within the Bayou Place Center, the Angelika Film Center presented art films and commercial movies. It was opened on December 25, 1997. Seating capacities in the screens ranged from 300, down to 100. It was closed on August 29, 2010.

Reopened on November 23, 2011 as the Sundance Cinemas Houston. In January 2018 it was taken over by AMC Theatres and renamed AMC Houston 8. By 2024 the seating capacities in the screens ranged from 214 down to 53.

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CSWalczak
CSWalczak on August 30, 2010 at 12:36 am

This Angelika had its lease terminated by its landlord and closed suddenly on August 29, 2010: View link

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on September 1, 2010 at 2:58 am

A follow-up story; apparently the dispute between the Angelika and the owners of the building that housed it had been simmering for some time: View link This article and others report that the Angelika is looking for a new venue in Houston.

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on March 14, 2012 at 3:34 am

This theater has reopened as the Sundance Cinemas Houston; the website is: https://www.sundancecinemas.com/houston.html

The theater now has a bar, available reserved seating, an art gallery, and enhanced concessions.

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on March 14, 2012 at 3:41 am

This article includes two pictures showing the changed exterior signage and a picture of the remodeled lobby prior to the theater’s reopening.

Joe Pinney
Joe Pinney on August 2, 2014 at 2:48 pm

I saw a handful of films here when it was the Angelika, and saw one or two after it became the Sundance. While it was acceptable but not exceptional as the Angelika, I have to give it to the newer tenants – the Sundance Cinema experience is GREAT! And I have never had better popcorn in ANY movie theater, EVER.

jeffpiatt
jeffpiatt on January 17, 2018 at 12:18 am

now AMC Dine-In Houston 8 https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/houston/amc-dine-in-houston-8

RyanToDaF2044
RyanToDaF2044 on June 15, 2023 at 1:02 am

I’ve never been to this theatre under any of its former (or current) tenant(s). However, it’s my understanding that this theater is actually not so great in terms of quality.

ridethectrain
ridethectrain on April 1, 2024 at 11:41 pm

Grand opening ad in photos

ridethectrain
ridethectrain on July 9, 2024 at 10:20 am

Please update, total seats 1013 Theatre 1 and 4 53 seats, Theatre 2 and 3 81 seats, Theatre 5 167, Theatre 6 214, Theatre 7 165 and Theatre 8 199

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