This June, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Sony Interactive Entertainment are teaming up to bring the upcoming State of Play broadcast into theaters for the first time. On June 2 at 2pm PT/4pm CT/5pm ET, select Alamo Drafthouse locations nationwide will host a live screening event featuring the latest PlayStation® news and new game reveals in real time alongside streaming audiences worldwide.
“We’re incredibly excited to bring PlayStation’s State of Play to theaters for the very first time and continue expanding what audiences can experience at Alamo Drafthouse,” said Michael Kustermann, Alamo Drafthouse CEO. “This partnership represents a unique opportunity to bring fans together in a communal setting to celebrate gaming culture on the big screen, while also showcasing the incredible synergy between Sony’s entertainment businesses. As the lines between gaming, film, and live events continue to evolve, we see enormous potential in creating new theatrical experiences like this for passionate fan communities.”
“State of Play has become a major flashpoint for the global PlayStation community and we’re thrilled for the opportunity to bring that experience into select theaters for the first time with Alamo Drafthouse,” said Jill Erb, Senior Director, Marketing Partnerships, Sony Interactive Entertainment. “PlayStation is about incredible games and the shared experiences that connect fans through the stories and characters that mean so much to us. This effort allows us to celebrate gaming culture in a new way and team up to showcase the excitement, surprises, and energy that State of Play has become known for.”
State of Play is Sony Interactive Entertainment’s signature broadcast presentation showcasing upcoming titles, new trailers, and updates from top studios around the world.. This special theatrical presentation transforms the digital premiere into a shared cinema experience, complete with a themed menu of bites and drinks and other surprises.
The event is part of an ongoing partnership between Alamo Drafthouse and Sony Interactive Entertainment, which has previously included the exclusive Ghost of Yōtei Popcorn Bucket, and the Way of the Samurai screening series with themed menu.
Admission to the Sony State of Play Fan Event is free with the purchase of a fully refundable food and non-alcoholic beverage voucher, redeemable during the event. Reservations go live at 8 a.m. CT on May 20. Guests can reserve a spot at drafthouse.com.
Participating locations
- New York City / Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn
- Los Angeles / Alamo Drafthouse Downtown LA
- San Francisco Bay Area / Alamo Drafthouse Valley Fair
- Chicago / Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville
- Dallas/Fort Worth / Alamo Drafthouse Richardson
- Raleigh / Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh
