- Gets dark7:15 pmGates open 7:00 pm
- Google rating4012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens1
- Price$12.5*per adult
- Outside foodNot allowed
- DogsOn a leash
- Sit outsideYes
- This week's moviesOn Facebook pageWeekly
MoonStruck Drive-In shows films in Houston on a 60 foot wide scope ratio screen with Barco 4K DLP projection, the same class of picture found in premium large format auditoriums indoors. Sound is broadcast over FM, so you listen through the car radio or a portable FM radio.
There is no app for it. Admission is $12.50 per person, and you can watch from inside the car, from a chair immediately outside it, or from a truck bed. Sitting on top of a vehicle is not allowed. Parking is first come first served, larger vehicles go to the back, and cars may park forwards or backwards as long as every exterior light is off. Outside food and drink are prohibited, with popcorn, soda and candy sold at a walk up concessions area. Dogs are welcome on a leash. Shows play rain or shine, and only unsafe weather such as a hurricane or tornado cancels a screening.
Location
Where is MoonStruck Drive-In Theater?
MoonStruck Drive-In Theater is at 45 N Delano St, Houston, TX 77003. The entrance is at Navigation Boulevard.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
- El Tiempo Cantina
- Doña Maria Mexican Cafe
Start time
What time does the movie start at MoonStruck Drive-In Theater?
What MoonStruck Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 8:00 pm for the first movie on September 17, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:48 pm, so the movie started about 11 minutes after dark.
In October the sun sets around 6:51 pm and it gets dark around 7:15 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time MoonStruck Drive-In Theater promises, and some drive-ins start the movie before it. Plan to be parked by sunset.
Here is when it gets dark in each month, from April to October, on the 15th.
| Month | Gets dark |
|---|---|
| April | 8:12 pm |
| May | 8:33 pm |
| June | 8:50 pm |
| July | 8:50 pm |
| August | 8:27 pm |
| September | 7:51 pm |
| October | 7:15 pm |
For more on what time it gets dark and when drive-ins really start their movies, read our start-time guide.
Prices
How much MoonStruck Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$12.50*
- Under 3FreeKids 2 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- You cannot bring your own food
- Portable toilets, no restroom building
- You can bring your dog, on a leash
- You can sit outside your car
Showtimes
What's playing at MoonStruck Drive-In Theater this week
MoonStruck Drive-In posts this week's movies and start times on its Facebook page, usually weekly. Check there for tonight's show.
Reviews
What visitors say about MoonStruck Drive-In Theater
From 719 visitor reviews, 4 stars.
The Delano Street lot is rough
- Five reviews between June 28 and August 23, 2026 describe the Delano Street site as uneven: potholes in the gravel drive, overgrown grass, and at least one car bottoming out on entry.
- Reviewers who liked it praised the downtown skyline view, the old school feel, and that the FM audio came through clear.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:00 pm
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- Arrive early to get a good spot, and avoid parking in front of idling cars if you plan to sit outside.
- Turn your headlights off once parked.
- Enter where the orange cones are. The gravel drive in is uneven, so take it slowly in a low car.
FAQ
Questions about MoonStruck Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does MoonStruck Drive-In have?
MoonStruck Drive-In has one screen. Everybody on the lot watches the same film, so there is nothing to choose when you arrive. Park where you like, tune your radio and wait for the light to go.
What time does the movie start at MoonStruck Drive-In?
What MoonStruck Drive-In says: The theater posted 8:00 pm for the first movie on September 17, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:48 pm, so the movie started about 11 minutes after dark. In October it gets dark around 7:15 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does MoonStruck Drive-In cost?
Admission to MoonStruck Drive-In is $12.50 per adult. Two of you come to $25. Children 2 and under get in free.
Can I bring my own food to MoonStruck Drive-In?
MoonStruck Drive-In does not allow outside food or drink. Everything you eat has to come from the counter, which is how a lot like this one keeps its gate price down. Eat before you go, or plan on buying dinner there.
Are dogs allowed at MoonStruck Drive-In?
Dogs are welcome at MoonStruck Drive-In as long as the leash stays on. Keep it short near other cars, bring water, and clean up afterwards. A nervous dog is worth leaving at home, because sound carries across a lot.
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