5 Drive In Movie Theater Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: July 24th, 2023

Start A Drive In Movie Theater

A drive-in theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen and a projection booth. The drive-in cinema structure is designed so customers can watch the movies while staying in their cars.

Based on the structural design, the drive-in cinema must be spacious. To start a drive-in cinema, you may hire a piece of land or purchase land large enough to host many customers.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a drive-in movie theater:

Learn more about starting a drive-in movie theater:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a drive-in movie theater?
-> Pros and cons of a drive-in movie theater

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established drive-in movie theater

Other resources

-> Profitability of a drive-in movie theater

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3. Movie Showtimes & Movie Tickets

Regal offers the best cinematic experience in digital 2D, 3D, IMAX, 4DX. Check out movie showtimes, find a location near you and buy movie tickets online.

Website traffic: 4.27M/month

4. Van Buren DRIVE-IN THEATRE

Welcome to the Van Buren Drive In Theatre website, a multiple screen drive-in located in Riverside, CA. See current and upcoming attractions, pictures, snack bar menu, and swap meet information.

Where they're located: Arlington, Texas, USA
Website traffic: 50K/month

5. Blue Starlite

The world's first and only Mini Urban Drive-in movie theater located in Austin, TX. The Blue Starlite!

Where they're located: Wichita, Kansas, USA