Employees at theaters in Austin; Chicago; La Vista, Neb.; and Raleigh, N.C., were among those affected, according to Reddit posts. Alamo Drafthouse used to have a larger presence in San Antonio.

When The Alamo Drafthouse opened in Raleigh in 2018, it was a bit of a risk. The Independent Theater chain began as a single screen in Austin, Texas, which showed second run films. The owners ...