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Drive-in Theaters for Sale

Published on 2024-09-12

If you have ever dreamed of owning a drive-in movie theater, here is a list of drive-in theaters that are for sale in The United States. Did we miss one? Email us hello@driveinmovie.com Read More...

Hilltop Drive-in in WV Purchased by Founders Family!

Published on 2024-05-20

The Pittenger family recently purchased the Hilltop Drive-in in Chester, WV from Katie Beaver, bringing ownership back to the founder's family. Read More...

Point Drive-in Closed for 2024 Season

Published on 2024-05-18

The Point Drive-in in Northumberland, PA is closed for the 2024 season. Read More...

Valley View Drive-in Sold

Published on 2024-05-15

After more than 60 years in operation, the Valley Brook Drive-in was sold to developers who plan to bulldoze it and use the land for rental cabins. Read More...

Belmont Closed!......again

Published on 2024-05-09

Storm closes popular NC drivein Read More...

Both Five Mile Drive-in and Sunset Drive-in Closed for 2024 Season

Published on 2024-05-08

The owners of the Five Mile Drive-in in Dowagiac, MI and Sunset Drive-in in Hartford, MI announced they are closed for 2024 Season and seeking new owners. Read More...

Weirs Drive-In Theater Closed for 2024 Season

Published on 2024-04-30

The Weirs Drive-in in Weirs Beach, NH is closed for the 2024 season. What will the transformation of the Drive-in property "for the future" mean for its fans? Read More...

Black River Drive-in is Open for 2024 season

Published on 2024-04-09

See Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and Dune: Part Two this weekend at Black River Drive-in located at 28035 State Route 3, Watertown, NY 13601 Read More...

Colorado's 88 Drive-in Theater Remains Open for 2024!

Published on 2024-04-01

The 88 Drive-in Theater is opening May 2024 despite previously reported sale to developer. Read More...

Now Playing at Transit DriveIn

Published on 2023-07-20

See No Hard Feelings playing with Spider-man: Across the Spider Verse this weekend at Transit Drive- In located at 6655 S. Transit Rd, Lockport, NY 14094 | 716-625-8535. Read More...

June 6 is National Drive-In Movie Day!

Published on 2023-06-06

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 marks the 90th Anniversary of the first drive-in movie theater in the United States. Read More...

Denver Metro Last Drive-In Looks to Close

Published on 2023-06-05

The 88 Drive-In Theater in Denver CO is looking to close to make way for an Amazon warehouse? Read More...

Transit Drive-in Opening April 7th

Published on 2023-03-31

Transit Drive-In, a staple in Lockport, New York will be opening its doors on April 7th with the premier of Super Mario Brothers. Read More...

Pleasant Valley Drive-in Closed

Published on 2023-03-18

The Pleasant Valley Drive-in movie theater, one of the oldest Connecticut drive-ins, was sold to developers.... Read More...

New Year, New Drive-in Theater

Published on 2023-01-07

Happy New Year! A new drive-in theater  is coming to Bay St. Louis, MS across the street from the Silver Slipper sign on Highway 90. Read More...

Doc's Drive-in Theater for sale for $3,999,999

Published on 2022-07-29

Doc's Drive-in Theatre is a twin screen drive-in movie theater located in Buda, Texas which is just south of Austin. It is currently for sale for just under $4 million. Read More...

Non-Profit Formed To Save The Sundance Kid Drive In Theater

Published on 2022-07-28

The land upon which the Sundance Kid Drive-in sits is for sale. A local group has formed a non-profit to buy it and save the drive-in. Read More...

Cinemagic Drive-in Theater in Alabama to Close After 25 Years in Operation

Published on 2022-07-20

After 25 years of operation, the Cinemagic Drive-in Theater is set to close at the end of July, 2022. Read More...

The Garden Drive-in in Hunlock Creek, PA celebrates its 70th Anniversary this weekend.

Published on 2022-07-01

The Garden Drive-in in Hunlock Creek, PA celebrates its 70th Anniversary this weekend with fireworks and activities for kids. Read More...

Calvert City Drive-in Has Not Re-Opened Since Death of 110 Year Old Owner

Published on 2022-06-22

The Calvert City Drive-in has been closed since the death of its 110 year old owner and there are no indications if and when it may re-open. Read More...

Future of the Vali-Hi Drive-in Uncertain

Published on 2022-06-13

The Vali-Hi Drive-in located in Lake Elmo, Minneapolis has not yet opened for the 2022 season and there has been no word from its owners about its future. Read More...

National Drive-in Movie Day is June 6th, 2022

Published on 2022-06-04

June 6th, 2022 is National Drive-in Movie Day which is a day to celebrate our remaining drive-in movie theaters. We explore the history of the drive-in, its current status and the future of the drive-in. Read More...

The TK-Starlite Drive-in's Future is Uncertain at This Point

Published on 2022-06-03

The TK-Starlite Drive-in closed in July of 2021 and has not re-opened since. They announced they will re-open in 2023 but that is uncertain. Read More...

This is the Biggest Weekend for Drive-ins in Over Two Years

Published on 2022-05-26

With Top Gun: Maverick opening in most drive-in theaters this Memorial Day weekend, this weekend promises to be the busiest for drive-ins since before the pandemic. Read More...

The Point Drive-in in Pennsylvania is Closing Permanently this Summer

Published on 2022-05-26

The Point Drive-in in Northumberland, Pennsylvania announced on their Facebook page they will be closing permanently in July of this year. Read More...

Re-opening of the Pine Hill Drive-in Theater

Published on 2022-05-25

The Pine Hill Drive-in is re-opening after being closed for the past 7 years. Read More...

Closing of the Hi-Way 50 Drive-in in Lewisburg Tennessee

Published on 2022-05-19

The Hi-Way 50 Drive-in announces they will not open for business during the 2022 season. Read More...

The Motor-Vu Drive-In in Riverdale, Utah Appears to be Permanently Closing

Published on 2022-05-19

It appears the Motor-Vu Drive-in in Riverdale, Utah is closing permanently to make way for residential development. Read More...

Number of Open Drive-ins by County

Published on 2022-05-17

A map showing the how many remaining drive-in movie theaters each county in the United States still has. Read More...

Coronavirus Updates for Drive-in Theaters

Published on 2020-05-22

Restrictions to combat the spread of the Coronavirus shut down all indoor theaters and most drive-ins originally. But most drive-ins are now open with restrictions. Check here for updates. Read More...

Vast Of Night Movie Being Shown at Drive-ins

Published on 2020-05-15

The Amazon original movie Vast of Night is being shown exclusively at select drive-in theaters. Read More...

Marc Rebillet Concert Series at Drive-in Theaters

Published on 2020-05-08

Artist Marc Rebillet is holding a summer concert series held exclusively at drive-in theaters across the United States. Read More...

What effect will the Coronavirus have on drive-ins?

Published on 2020-03-18

The Coronavirus is forcing the closures of most entertainment venues. Will our few remaining drive-ins be able to survive? Read More...

Drive-in Openings and Closures of 2019

Published on 2020-01-09

In 2019, there were 7 drive-ins that closed permanently and 3 new drive-ins that opened. We list and discuss them in this article. Read More...

Review of the Georgetown Drive-in Theater

Published on 2018-05-07

The Georgetown Drive-in is truly a classic American drive-in theater and has been in continuous operation since 1951. We visited the Georgetown Drive-in and have reviewed it here. Read More...

The Oldest Drive-ins in the World

Published on 2018-05-04

The first drive-in was opened in 1933. Here we list the 5 oldest drive-in movie theaters still in operation today. Read More...

Are Drive-in Theaters Making a Comeback?

Published on 2018-05-01

Drive-in theaters are an ingrained part of American culture much like baseball and homemade apple pie. And for several good reasons: First, the drive-in theater is truly an American invention. The first drive-in was opened in June of 1933 by Richard Ho Read More...