- Gets dark7:10 pmGates open 7:00 pm
- Google rating4.60123456789,012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens3
- Price$13*per adult
- Outside foodAllowed*
- DogsWelcome
- Sit outsideYes*
- Car spots700
- This week's moviesOn own websiteWeekly
- Opened1950
Warwick Drive-In is at 5 Warwick Turnpike in Warwick, New York, in Orange County about an hour and a half northwest of New York City.
It has three screens and when we checked in 2026 it was open every night in season. Tickets are $13 for anyone 12 and up and $9 for kids 4 to 11, plus a small fee if you buy online.
The first movies start around 8:00 p.m. and the second ones between 9:45 and 10:20 p.m. There are two snack bars.
Location
Where is Warwick Drive-In Theater?
Warwick Drive-In Theater is at 5 Warwick Turnpike, Warwick, NY 10990. The entrance is at Route 94. The closest highway is NY-94. Landmarks: Behind the Warwick Shop-Rite, off NY-94.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Agave y Maiz
- Chateau Hathorn
- Old Stone House Restaurant Warwick NY
Start time
What time does the movie start at Warwick Drive-In Theater?
What Warwick Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 8:00 pm as its showtime for October 9 to 11, 2026. Full dark on October 9 was 6:54 pm, so the movie started about an hour after dark.
In October the sun sets around 6:17 pm and it gets dark around 7:10 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Warwick 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 | 8:30 pm |
| May | 9:05 pm |
| June | 9:30 pm |
| July | 9:26 pm |
| August | 8:52 pm |
| September | 8:00 pm |
| October | 7:10 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 Warwick Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$13*
- Child$9*Ages 4-11
- Senior$9
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Radios to rent: $5, rented at the upper projection booth
- Snack bar
- You can bring your own food and drink
- Restrooms in a building
- Playground
- You can bring your dog
- You can sit outside your car
- Two snack bars
- Bar on site
- Wi-Fi
- No marijuana usage allowed on site
- FanFood app: order snacks from your car and pay by credit card
Showtimes
What's playing at Warwick Drive-In Theater this week
Warwick Drive-In posts this week's movies and start times on its own website, usually weekly. Check there for tonight's show.
Reviews
What visitors say about Warwick Drive-In Theater
From 2,358 visitor reviews, 4.6 stars.
Three screens running double features
- Reviewers describe three separate screens each running a double feature: "3 different screens playing double features" (Aug 2026).
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:00 pm
- On a busy summer night, get there about 45 minutes early
- Trucks and vans park at the rear of the lot or the ends of rows, as directed by staff
- Tickets are sold online, but if a show says sold out there are still some at the ticket office on the night.
- There are no refunds at all, so check your order before you pay.
- There are two snack bars, so head for the one nearest your screen.
- Bugs can be out some nights, so bring bug spray.
- Shows start at the posted time on the dot; one reviewer arrived two minutes past the 8:30 pm start and missed 15-20 minutes of the movie (Aug 2026).
History
The history of Warwick Drive-In Theater
Warwick Drive-In opened April 28, 1950 with "My Dream Is Yours" and "Speed to Spare." It was established by Charles Finger and George Miller; Miller later sold his share to Russell Eurich, who sold his interest back to Finger.
By 1957 it was operated by the Liggett-Florin Booking Service. Frank Seeber bought the drive-in from Finger in 1977 and ran it as an independent operator. A second screen was added in 1982 and a third around 1994.
FAQ
Questions about Warwick Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Warwick Drive-In have?
Warwick 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.
Can I rent a radio at Warwick Drive-In?
Warwick Drive-In rents radios at the counter: $5, rented at the upper projection booth. It is worth one if you plan to sit outside the car, or if running your stereo for four hours would flatten your battery. They go quickly on a busy night, so ask when you arrive rather than at the interval.
What time does the movie start at Warwick Drive-In?
What Warwick Drive-In says: The theater posted 8:00 pm as its showtime for October 9 to 11, 2026. Full dark on October 9 was 6:54 pm, so the movie started about an hour after dark. In October it gets dark around 7:10 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Warwick Drive-In cost?
Admission to Warwick Drive-In is $13 per adult, $9 per child 4-11, $9 for seniors. Two adults and two children come to $44.
Can I bring my own food to Warwick Drive-In?
You can bring your own food and drink to Warwick Drive-In at no extra charge. Pack a cooler and the tickets are the only thing you pay for. The counter is still there if you would rather buy dinner when you arrive.
Are dogs allowed at Warwick Drive-In?
Dogs are welcome at Warwick Drive-In, so there is no sitter to arrange. Keep yours with you at the car, bring water, and clean up afterwards. A nervous dog is worth leaving at home, because car horns and sound carry across a lot.
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