- Gets dark7:23 pm
- Google rating4.6012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens2
- FM90.3 FM
- Car spots300
- Opened1950
The Last Drive-In Picture Show is on Highway 36 in Gatesville, Texas, between Waco and Killeen.
As of 2026, it runs every night of the year except Christmas Eve, rain or stars, with sound on 90.3 FM. It has no website, so its Facebook page is where the lineup goes.
Location
Where is The Last Drive-In Picture Show Theater?
The Last Drive-In Picture Show Theater is at 2912 TX-36, Gatesville, TX 76528. The entrance is at Main Street. The closest highway is TX-36 (Old Waco Road).
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- New Rodeo Mexican Grill
- WildFlour Bakery & Cafe
- La Hacienda Mexican Grill
Start time
What time does the movie start at The Last Drive-In Picture Show Theater?
The Last Drive-In Picture Show Theater does not post a set start time that we could find. Check its Facebook page on the day you go.
In October the sun sets around 6:59 pm and it gets dark around 7:23 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time The Last Drive-In Picture Show 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 | 8:46 pm |
| June | 9:04 pm |
| July | 9:04 pm |
| August | 8:40 pm |
| September | 8:01 pm |
| October | 7:23 pm |
For more on what time it gets dark and when drive-ins really start their movies, read our start-time guide.
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Putt-putt mini golf on the lot
- Indoor walk-in theater on the same property
- Snack bar sells popcorn, nachos, candy, drinks, cotton candy and soft pretzels
Reviews
What visitors say about The Last Drive-In Picture Show Theater
From 971 visitor reviews, 4.6 stars.
Cheap family night
- Five of the last eleven reviews (April to August 2026) praise the price, with two naming $10 per vehicle for two new movies.
- Reviewers say the snack bar is affordable too.
Before you go
Know before you go
- Park in the first row outside for the best view, the second row is fine, and anything further back is hard to see unless you have a lifted truck.
- Bring a flashlight, the bathrooms are dark before the projector comes on.
History
The history of The Last Drive-In Picture Show Theater
The Last Drive-In Picture Show in Gatesville, Texas opened in 1950 as the Circle S Drive-In. It went through several name changes before becoming The Last Drive-In Picture Show in 1989. A walk-in indoor cinema was added on the same property in 1972. The same family has run it for more than 40 years. It does not show R-rated films.
FAQ
Questions about The Last Drive-In Picture Show Theater, answered
How many screens does The Last Drive-In Picture Show have?
The Last Drive-In Picture Show 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 FM frequency does The Last Drive-In Picture Show use?
The Last Drive-In Picture Show broadcasts its soundtrack on 90.3 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 The Last Drive-In Picture Show?
The Last Drive-In Picture Show does not post a set start time that we could find. Most drive-ins start the movie around dusk, which in October is about 7:23 pm and at midsummer closer to 9:04 pm. Plan to be parked by sunset and check with the theater on the day you go.
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