san antonio tx, August 21, 2025
News Summary
Santikos Entertainment has announced its plans for the Trinity Oaks mixed-use development in San Antonio, which will feature a large movie theater, residential apartments, restaurants, and retail spaces. The 33-acre site, located along U.S. 281, aims to enhance the community by providing diverse entertainment and living options. Willie’s Grill and Icehouse is confirmed as a tenant, while Santikos looks to strengthen its position in the entertainment and real estate market.
San Antonio — Santikos Entertainment announced plans for a new mixed-use development called Trinity Oaks on the city’s far North Side, centered on a 60,120-square-foot movie theater and sited on nearly 33 acres of land it has owned for almost a decade.
What was announced
The project will place a large movie theater at the heart of a mixed-use complex that also is planned to include an apartment community, multiple restaurant and retail spaces, and the potential for a hotel. The site sits along U.S. 281, just north of Trinity Park and several miles northwest of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort. One restaurant operator, Willie’s Grill and Icehouse, is already under contract to be part of the development.
Key project details and location
The Trinity Oaks parcel spans nearly 33 acres and has been in Santikos’ ownership since the land was acquired in stages: Mid-Loop Inc., an affiliate of Santikos, purchased the site in 2014 from Longover Partnership and Denton Development Company Inc., and the deed later was secured by Santikos Raw Land LLC in 2015. The Bexar Appraisal District currently values the land at $5.4 million. The nearest existing movie theater to the site is an Alamo Drafthouse located about four miles to the south.
Why it matters
The Trinity Oaks plan expands Santikos’ presence in local real estate and entertainment. Santikos already operates 10 theaters in the San Antonio area and manages roughly 650,000 square feet of retail and industrial space. The company has partnered with developers on apartment projects in the past, and the Trinity Oaks concept builds on that mixed-use experience by combining housing, dining, shopping and entertainment in a single property.
Company growth and geographic reach
In 2023, Santikos significantly expanded by acquiring 17 theaters from a New Orleans-based company, a move that nearly tripled the number of cinemas the company operates. The 2023 acquisition extended Santikos’ footprint beyond Texas into multiple states, including Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, while also adding additional locations within Texas.
Supporting details and project context
Site plans show potential for a hotel, but a hotel agreement is not finalized. The planned theater’s size of 60,120 square feet indicates a substantial cinema footprint intended to serve the growing north San Antonio market. Restaurants and retail spaces are included in site plans to create a mixed-use destination intended to serve both residents of the planned apartments and the broader community along U.S. 281.
Next steps and planning context
At this stage, the announcement outlines the intended uses and confirmed some tenant interest but does not provide a public timeline for construction start, completion, or phased openings. Approval processes, permitting, and tenant leases will determine the exact schedule. The development will require municipal permits for land use, construction, utility connections and site work typical for mixed-use projects of this scale.
Background on Santikos and relevance to San Antonio
Santikos has a longstanding presence in the San Antonio area, operating multiple theaters and holding a portfolio of retail and industrial properties. The Trinity Oaks project represents a continuation of the company’s strategy to combine entertainment operations with real estate development and to partner with other developers and restaurant operators to create multi-use projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will Trinity Oaks be located?
The Trinity Oaks complex will be located along U.S. 281 on San Antonio’s far North Side, just north of Trinity Park and several miles northwest of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort.
What are the main features of the proposed development?
The project is planned to include a 60,120-square-foot movie theater, an apartment complex, restaurants and retail space, and the potential for a hotel. One restaurant, Willie’s Grill and Icehouse, is already under contract for the development.
Who owns the land and what is its value?
Santikos acquired the land in stages, initially through an affiliate in 2014 and securing the deed in 2015. The Bexar Appraisal District currently values the land at $5.4 million.
How does Trinity Oaks relate to Santikos’ existing operations?
Santikos operates 10 theaters in the San Antonio area and manages about 650,000 square feet of retail and industrial space. The company expanded in 2023 by acquiring 17 theaters, broadening its reach beyond Texas.
Is there a timeline for construction and opening?
No public construction or opening timeline was provided at the time of the announcement. Project approvals, tenant leases and permits will shape the schedule going forward.
Key Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project name | Trinity Oaks |
| Site size | Nearly 33 acres |
| Anchor | 60,120-square-foot movie theater |
| Other uses | Apartments, restaurant and retail space, potential hotel |
| Confirmed tenant | Willie’s Grill and Icehouse (under contract) |
| Land value | $5.4 million (Bexar Appraisal District) |
Project Timeline
| Date | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Land acquired by Mid-Loop Inc., an affiliate of Santikos | Acquisition recorded |
| 2015 | Deed secured by Santikos Raw Land LLC | Deed transfer recorded |
| 2023 | Santikos acquired 17 theaters from a New Orleans-based company | Company expansion, increased geographic presence |
| 2025 | Announcement of Trinity Oaks mixed-use development | Project plans released, tenant interest noted |
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Additional Resources
- Express News
- Wikipedia: Santikos Entertainment
- San Antonio Current
- Google Search: Trinity Oaks San Antonio
- KSAT
- Google Scholar: Mixed-use development San Antonio
- News 4 San Antonio
- Encyclopedia Britannica: San Antonio
- San Antonio Heron
- Google News: Santikos Theater Complex
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