- Gets dark6:54 pmGates open 6:45 PM
- Google rating4.6012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens2
- Price$10per adult
- Car spots600
- This week's moviesOn Facebook pageWeekly, lineup and showtimes posted for the upcoming weekend
- Opened1952
Point Drive-In is at 3601 Point Township Drive in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, where the two branches of the Susquehanna meet.
As of 2026, it runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the gate opens at 6:45 PM. The venue has no website and posts everything, including each weekend's lineup, on its Facebook page.
Location
Where is Point Drive-In Theater?
Point Drive-In Theater is at 3601 Point Township Dr, Northumberland, PA 17857. The entrance is at Continental Boulevard.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Ric-Mar Restaurant
- Heeter’s Drive-In Restaurant
- The Tavern at Pine Barn Inn
Start time
What time does the movie start at Point Drive-In Theater?
What Point Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 7:30 pm for the first movie on October 9, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:03 pm, so the movie started about 27 minutes after dark.
In October the sun sets around 6:26 pm and it gets dark around 6:54 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Point 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 | 8:13 pm |
| May | 8:48 pm |
| June | 9:13 pm |
| July | 9:10 pm |
| August | 8:35 pm |
| September | 7:44 pm |
| October | 6:54 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 Point Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$10
- Child$5Ages 0-11
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- Snack bar menu: nacho cheese and hot dogs, per a May 2026 Google review, retro-style
Showtimes
What's playing at Point Drive-In Theater this week
Point Drive-In posts this week's movies and start times on its Facebook page, usually weekly, lineup and showtimes posted for the upcoming weekend. Check there for tonight's show.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 6:45 PM
History
The history of Point Drive-In Theater
The Point Drive-In in Northumberland, Pennsylvania opened in 1952 as the Arrow Drive-In and was renamed the Point Drive-In in 1957. It grew to three screens and ran for decades, including years under the Comerford Theatres chain.
The original screen came down in the early 2020s, leaving the theater running on its remaining two screens. It went through ownership changes and closed for the 2024 season before new owner Josh Brosious renovated the property and reopened it on June 20, 2025.
FAQ
Questions about Point Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Point Drive-In have?
Point Drive-In has two screens. Each one shows a different film on the same night, so you choose which screen you want as you pull in and park facing it. Ask at the gate what is playing on each.
What time does the movie start at Point Drive-In?
What Point Drive-In says: The theater posted 7:30 pm for the first movie on October 9, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:03 pm, so the movie started about 27 minutes after dark. In October it gets dark around 6:54 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Point Drive-In cost?
Admission to Point Drive-In is $10 per adult, $5 per child 0-11. Two adults and two children come to $30.
Nearby
Other drive-in theaters in Pennsylvania
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