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How many drive-in theaters are left in Michigan? ›

At the peak of drive-in popularity in the late 1950s, Michigan was home to 110 outdoor theaters. Today, that number has dwindled to nine. Here's where movie nostalgia is still open for business in Michigan.

This could be a potential factor as to why Sony is bringing the Spider-Man franchise back to theaters as an attempt to reconcile with the passionate fanbase. The eight films in the franchise are set to be released back in theaters starting April 15, 2024, starting with Sam Rami's “Spider-Man.”

A drive-in cinema does exactly what it says on the tin. It's an outdoor venue with a large screen that friends, families and couples drive to, park up, and watch a great movie from their car. Audiences hear the film by tuning their car radios to a set frequency.

Hi-Way Drive-In Theater – Carsonville

Opened in 1947, Hi-Way Drive-In is Michigan's oldest remaining drive-in movie theater.

While Detroit has a long history of allowing Hollywood to film in the state, the late 2000's saw a swell of productions relocate to various locations throughout the Great Lake State. This expansion of Hollywood onto our doorstep can be best attributed to the incentive program the state of Michigan passed in 2008.

It's loud, wastes gas, and emits pollution. Leaving your engine idling for a long time is also bad for your vehicle. If it's too hot or cold out, perhaps choose another time to attend, or find a cleverer solution. The only audio you should be listening to is the film audio on the drive-in theater's FM station.

If its a light rain, you turn on your wiper. If the rain turned into a downpour, then they might temporarily suspend the movie till it let up. My drive-inn had a blurb at the bottom of the adverting: Weather Permitting. No Refunds.

Drive-in theaters are niche markets. They can make a profit, but success is not guaranteed. You must carefully research the market and consider all financial and legal aspects before opening your own drive-in movie theater. This article will guide you through how to start a drive-in movie theater business.

For now, there are over 300 drive-ins still in operation. Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania have the most drive-ins still in operation in the U.S., with each state having almost 30 left. Unfortunately, Hawaii, North Dakota, Wyoming, Alaska, Delaware, and Louisiana no longer have any that are still in business.

Decline (1970s–1990s) Several factors contributed to the decline of the drive-in movie industry. Beginning in the late 1960s, drive-in attendance began to decline as the result of improvements and changes to home entertainment, from color television and cable TV to VCRs and video rental in the early 1980s.

What is the oldest movie theater in Michigan? ›

In existence since 1866, the historic Croswell Opera House is the oldest theater in Michigan and one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in the United States.

Shankweiler's is the oldest drive-in movie theatre in America and has been in continuous operation in Orefield, Lehigh Valley, Pa., since 1934.