| Santikos Entertainment | |
| Subsid: | The Grand Theatre AmStar Cinemas |
| Location: | San Antonio, Texas |
| Industry: | Entertainment (movie theaters) |
| Num Locations: | 27 |
Santikos Entertainment (formerly Santikos Theatres) is an American movie theater and entertainment center chain based in San Antonio, Texas. The company was founded in 1911 by Greek entrepreneur Louis Santikos and was owned and operated by his son, John L. Santikos,[1] until his death in 2014. In 2015, as part of his estate, Santikos Entertainment was donated to the San Antonio Area Foundation.[2]
Santikos Entertainment is a for-profit company that exists for the sole purpose of giving back to non-profits in the San Antonio area in the form of donations, sponsorships, grants, and programming.[3]
In 2023, Santikos Theaters purchased Southern Theatres from Veronis Suhler Stevenson. With the acquisition, Santikos became the eighth largest theater chain in North America, with 377 screens in states including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.[4]