Alamo Drafthouse in San Antonio will show 'The Interview' on Christmas Day

Upon the news of Sony Pictures Entertainment's decision Dec. 23, 2014, to screen "The Interview" on Christmas Day, actor Seth Rogen, who stars in the film opposite James Franco, tweeted, "Seth Rogen, who stars in the film opposite James Franco, tweeted, "The people have spoken! Freedom has prevailed! Sony didn't give up! The Interview will be shown at theaters willing to play it on Xmas day!" less Upon the news of Sony Pictures Entertainment's decision Dec. 23, 2014, to screen "The Interview" on Christmas Day, actor Seth Rogen, who stars in the film opposite James Franco, tweeted, "Seth Rogen, who stars ... more Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Alamo Drafthouse in San Antonio will show 'The Interview' on Christmas Day 1 / 8 Back to Gallery

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio branch of Alamo Drafthouse, which has three theaters in the city, tweeted Tuesday morning that it will show "The Interview" starting Christmas Day, seemingly putting the comedy back in theaters after Sony Pictures Entertainment canceled its release.

Showtimes were not immediately available on the local branch's website but the Twitter account for the theater posted: “Sony has authorized screenings of THE INTERVIEW starting Christmas Day. We are making shows available within the hour. #Victory"

The theater chain's mobile application listed four showtimes at the Park North location near North Star Mall on Thursday: 1:05 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 10:20 p.m.

At the Westlakes location, showtimes for the film on Thursday are 11:30 a.m., 2:25 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10:40 p.m.

No showtimes were listed for the Stone Oak location.

Arthouse theaters such as Alamo Drafthouse have a long history of supporting films both esoteric and/or controversial, said Kristen Wheaton, director of sales and marketing for Alamo Drafthouse in San Antonio.

"This is the best Christmas gift anyone can give us," Wheaton said regarding Sony's decision to permit screenings of the film. "We believe firmly in the freedom of expression and the right for people to choose."

She added the film's screening makes her proud to be an American. She said the film will be shown through the first of the new year.

It is unclear whether other local theaters will show the comedy, which was canceled by Sony following terrorist threats from hackers. The cancellation was drew widespread criticism, including from President Barack Obama.

A representative for Santikos Theatres, which has seven locations in San Antonio, said they did not have information regarding potential showings at that theater chain.

Several movie theaters around the United States said they will begin showing "The Interview" Thursday.

The Alamo Drafthouse in Texas said on Tuesday that Sony has authorized it to screen the film starting Christmas Day. Atlanta's Plaza Theater also said it will show the film.

Representatives for Sony did not immediately comment.

Seth Rogen, who stars in the film opposite James Franco, tweeted, "The people have spoken! Freedom has prevailed! Sony didn't give up! The Interview will be shown at theaters willing to play it on Xmas day!"

Such a release would enable "The Interview" to open in select theaters and avoid the national chains that dropped the North Korea satire last week.

The FBI has said the attacks on Sony came from North Korea.

"The Interview" is currently at 53 percent with 32 reviews on the film review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a largely negative critical response from critics who were allowed to screen the film prior to Sony's decision to yank the movie.

Reporter Tyler White and the Associated Press contributed to this report.