As expected, Texas chain to take over Naples movie theater

After weeks of social media chatter, it’s official: Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will move into the Mercato in Naples.

The high-end lifestyle center announced on Facebook on Monday that the Texas chain would take over the space occupied until Sunday by Miami-based Silverspot Cinema.

The 33,652-square-foot theater will have 11 auditoriums with about 650 newly installed reclining leather seats and 4k digital projection, according to a statement from Alamo. As for food offerings, it will serve from a scratch-made menu and serve local beers on draft and craft cocktails.