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Austin's Alamo Drafthouse Mueller is now the Matthew McConaughey Cinema
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway Matthew McConaughey, a native of Uvalde, is having a theater named after him at the Alamo Drafthouse Mueller location.
A Texas acting icon is being honored in Austin. Matthew McConaughey, a native of Uvalde, is having a theater named after him at the Alamo Drafthouse Mueller location. The theater will officially become the Matthew McConaughey Cinema.
A dedication ceremony is planned, which will include a screening of his latest film and a Q&A session. Further details about the event, including the date and time, are available from the source. McConaughey is known for his roles in various films, including his screen debut and more recent movies.
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Category: arts Published: August 4, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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