Jesse Montez Thorton II, 27, faces one count of aggravated battery with great bodily harm.
BSO detectives worked this case for months, BSO spokeswoman Claudinne Caro said in a news release.
NBC Miami interviewed the unidentified patron, who said he suffered a broken nose in the fight.
Alleged attackers exit AMC Theater in FloridaBroward Sheriffs Office Violent Crimes Unit
I couldnt even get a defensive shot in, the man toldNBC Miami.
It happened so fast, he basically sucker-punched me is what he did.
The deal includes advanced seat selection.
The man claims he politely asked the person occupying his reserved seats to move to another section.
As Im walking away, he said go run to your wife little boy, the victim said.
Thats when the physical fight started.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and received stitches, he said.
The movie the victim purchased tickets for was not identified.
Police said the victim bought VIP tickets, which have assigned seats.
When he entered the theater, he saw the suspect and a woman in his seats.
Witnesses said he politely requested they move.
The suspect quickly became angry and hostile, police said.
Witnesses had to grab the assailant and pull him off the victim.
The suspect and woman then fled the scene.
The victim sustained severe injuries to his head and face and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The dispute that sparked that shooting happened late on a Sunday night in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The alleged shooter has been captured.
