- Gets dark7:26 pmGates open 7:00 pm
- Google rating4.70123456789,012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens3
- Price$9.75per adult
- Outside foodPermit needed
- DogsOn a leash
- Sit outsideYes
- FM screen 187.9 FM
- FM screen 296.5 FM
- FM screen 3101.7 FM
- Opened2015
Stars and Stripes Drive-In is at 1178 Kroesche Lane in New Braunfels, Texas.
It has three screens and shows new movies and retro favorites. The kitchen is branded Rockin' Eats, and the theater takes group ticketing and whole-screen rentals.
Location
Where is Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theater?
Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theater is at 1178 Kroesche Ln, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The entrance is at FM 1101.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Willie's Grill and Icehouse
Start time
What time does the movie start at Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theater?
What Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theater says: Posted 7:20 PM for the first movie in October 2026. Full dark that week came around 7:30 PM, so the first show starts about 10 minutes before full dark.
What visitors say: Long lines. 21 reviews mention long entry lines, consistent with the arrive-early insider tip.
In October the sun sets around 7:01 pm and it gets dark around 7:26 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Stars & Stripes 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 | 8:23 pm |
| May | 8:43 pm |
| June | 9:01 pm |
| July | 9:00 pm |
| August | 8:38 pm |
| September | 8:02 pm |
| October | 7:26 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 Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$9.75
- Child$6.75Ages 4-11
- Under 4FreeKids 3 and under
- Military discount$7.75With a valid ID
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Full kitchen
- Outside food is allowed with a permit, bought at the gate
- Restrooms in a building
- Playground
- You can bring your dog, on a leash
- You can sit outside your car
- Costume Policy: masks, hats, helmets and face paint covering the face are not allowed.
- Jump-starts: free jump-start with a portable battery pack at the 50's Cafe.
- Private events: screen rentals for private events and group ticketing available.
- Off-season schedule: closed Mon & Tue until school lets out per a Sept 2026 Facebook post; site FAQ says 3-5 nights/week fall/winter vs nightly in summer and school holidays.
- Patio/cafe food rule: outside food and drink is banned specifically in the patio and 50's Cafe seating areas.
- Lot rules: 10 mph speed limit; each vehicle's parking space is 12 ft x 20 ft.
- Screen switching: no re-admittance with or without a ticket; watching a second feature on another screen requires exiting and buying a new ticket there.
- Also here: diner
Reviews
What visitors say about Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theater
From 5,901 visitor reviews, 4.7 stars.
Friendly staff
- 229 mentions of friendly staff in the review corpus, the most-cited theme.
Double feature
- 115 mentions of the double-feature format.
Bring your own food
- 42 reviews describe bringing snacks/food to the car despite the posted patio food rule.
Clean restrooms
- 95 mentions calling out the restrooms as clean.
Long lines
- 21 reviews mention long entry lines, consistent with the arrive-early insider tip.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:00 pm
- Lifted trucks (higher than normal 4x4) and large camper vans with extended roofs must park in row 6 or further; hatch must be tied down even with roofline; string available at box office.
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- No re-admittance with or without a ticket. Notify the box office if leaving for an emergency.
- Arrive early; long lines are a recurring review theme.
- Ask the box office for string to tie down a hatchback that blocks the view behind it.
- Free jump-start with a portable battery pack available at the 50's Cafe if your car battery dies.
History
The history of Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theater
The Stars and Stripes Drive-In in New Braunfels, Texas, opened in 2015 as a new build on an empty site. The family behind it also runs the Stars and Stripes Drive-In in Lubbock, which opened in 2003.
FAQ
Questions about Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Stars & Stripes Drive-In have?
Stars & Stripes Drive-In has three 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 FM frequency does Stars & Stripes Drive-In use?
Stars & Stripes Drive-In broadcasts its soundtrack on Screen 1: 87.9 FM, Screen 2: 96.5 FM, Screen 3: 101.7 FM. The audio comes through your own car stereo rather than a speaker on a post. If your car cannot run its radio with the engine off, bring a portable one.
What time does the movie start at Stars & Stripes Drive-In?
What Stars & Stripes Drive-In says: Posted 7:20 PM for the first movie in October 2026. Full dark that week came around 7:30 PM, so the first show starts about 10 minutes before full dark. In October it gets dark around 7:26 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Stars & Stripes Drive-In cost?
Admission to Stars & Stripes Drive-In is $9.75 per adult, $6.75 per child 4-11, $7.75 for military. Two adults and two children come to $33. Children 3 and under get in free.
Can I bring my own food to Stars & Stripes Drive-In?
You can bring your own food to Stars & Stripes Drive-In once you have bought a permit. The permit is worth it if you were going to spend more than that at the counter anyway. Without one, outside food is not allowed in.
Are dogs allowed at Stars & Stripes Drive-In?
Dogs are welcome at Stars & Stripes 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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