Janey Whiteside, Walmart’s chief customer officer, said in a press release: “We recognize the challenges our customers and their families have faced over the last few months, and we wanted to create an experience where they could come together safely to create new memories.
“The Walmart Drive-in is one small way we’re supporting the communities we serve.”
Tickets are free but must be requested in advance as tickets will not be available at the gate. Gates open at 6 p.m. local time and the movie begins at 7:30 p.m.
Walmart allowed its customers to request tickets on Wednesday and while some locations sold out quickly, the website says that registration may reopen. Once confirmed, customers will receive an email with a QR code, which will grant their vehicle entry on the day of the event.
Celebrity guests will also be attending the drive-in movie tour across the U.S., with Drew Barrymore acting as a virtual host for all events and making a surprise appearance at one location. Plus, there will be surprise virtual or in-person appearances from Peter Berg, Jennifer Garner, LeBron James and Chrissy Metz at select showings.
Moviegoers should bring an FM radio which is required for audio, (a car radio works), and a face mask when leaving the vehicle. Everyone must stay seated in the vehicle and alcohol is not permitted.
Walmart Drive-In Movies
Inspiring sports stories: Friday Night Lights, The Karate Kid and Space Jam. Blockbuster franchises: Black Panther, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, The Lego Batman Movie, Spider-ManTM: Into The Spider-Verse, Spy Kids, Teen Titans GO! To the Movies and Wonder Woman. Out-of-this-world stories: E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Ghostbusters, and Men in BlackTM: International. Nostalgic favorites: Back to the Future, Beetlejuice, The Goonies, and The Wizard of Oz. Inspiring true stories: Dolphin Tale, Selena. Family favorites: Cars, The Iron Giant, The Lego Movie, and Madagascar. Short films ahead of the feature presentation: Bilby, Bird Karma, Brooklyn Breeze, CROW: The Legend, Fire in Cardboard City, INVASION!, Looney Tunes’ Boo! Appetweet, and Marooned.
Walmart Drive-In Movie Locations
The Walmart Drive-In movie theaters will be in the parking lots of 160 Walmart Supercenter locations across 26 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Alabama: Atalla (October 6-7) and Gadsden (October 9-10).
Arkansas: Bentonville (September 15-16), Rogers (September 18-19), Springdale (September 22-23), Cabot (September 25-26), and Bryant (September 29-30).
Colorado: Grand Junction (September 11-12), Timnath (September 15-16), and Pueblo West (September 18-19).
Florida: Pinellas Park (August 14-15), Wesley Chapel (August 18-19), and Bradenton (August 21-22.)
Georgia: Statesboro (September 25-26), Athens (October 13-14), Loganville (October 16), and Warner Robins (October 16).
Illinois: Streamwood (August 14-15), Huntley (August 21-22), and DeKalb (August 25-26).
Indiana: Hammond (September 25-26), Muncie (October 9-10), and Richmond (October 13-14).
Kansas: Olathe (August 14-15), Gardner (August 18-19), and Lawrence (August 21-22).
Kentucky: Oak Grove (September 18-19), Hopkinsville (September 22-23), Shepherdsville (September 25), and Paducah (September 25).
Louisiana: Crowley (October 2-3), New Iberia (October 6-7), and Bossier City (October 9-10).
Missouri: Raymore (October 16-17) and Sedalia (October 20-21).
Mississippi: Tupelo (October 2-3).
Nebraska: Bellevue (August 28-29).
Nevada: Carson City (August 21-22).
New Jersey: Linden (August 14-15).
New Mexico: Las Cruces (September 25-26, 29-30).
Ohio: Amelia (September 29-30) and Akron (October 2-3).
Oklahoma: Stillwater (September 1-2, 4-5) Lawton (September 8-9), and Yukon (September 11-12).
Oregon: Grants Pass (August 18-19).
Pennsylvania: Beaver Falls (October 6-7), West Mifflin (October 9-10), and North Huntingdon (October 13-14).
South Carolina: North Charleston (September 29-30), Goose Creek (October 2-3), Sumter (October 6-7), North Augusta (October 9-10), and Spartanburg (October 13-14).
Tennessee: Nashville (August 18-19 and September 4-5), Franklin (August 21-22), Smyrna (August 25-26), La Vergne (August 28-29), Mt Juliet (September 1-2), Elizabethton (September 8-9), Gallatin (September 8-9), Knoxville (September 11-12, 15-16), White House (September 11-12), Clarksville (September 15-16), Clinton (September 18-19), Bristol (September 22-23), and Cleveland (September 29-30).
Texas: Houston (August 14-15), Prosper (August 14-15), New Caney (August 18-19), Plano (August 18-19), The Colony (August 21-22), Spring (August 21-22), College Station (August 25-26), Frisco (August 25-26), Hickory Creek (August 28-29), Katy (August 28-29), Richmond (September 1-2, 4-5), Roanoke (September 1-2), Bedford (September 4-5), Grand Prairie (September 8-9), Pearland (September 8-9, 11-12), Harker Heights (September 11-12), Killeen (September 15-16), La Marque (September 15-16), Boerne (September 18-19), League City (September 18-19), Pasadena (September 22-23), San Antonio (September 22-23, 25-26, 29-30), Vidor (September 25-26), Orange (September 29-30), McKinney (October 2-3), San Angelo (October 2-3, 6-7), Shertz (October 2-3), Corpus Christi (October 6-7), Irving (October 6-7, 9-10), Rockwall (October 9-10), Waco (October 9-10), Bellmead (October 13-14), Denton (October 13-14), Kilgore (October 13-14), Wylie (October 13-14), Killeen (October 16-17), Sherman (October 16-17), Tyler (October 16-17, 20-21), Denison (October 20-21), and Murphy (October 20-21).
Utah: Syracuse (August 25-26) American Fork (August 28-29), Lindon (September 1-2), Springville (September 4-5), and Payson (September 8-9).
Virginia: Virginia Beach (August 18-19), Richmond (August 21-22), and Roanoke (August 25-26).
West Virginia: Beckley (August 28-29), Hurricane (September 1-2), Huntington (September 4-5), and Morgantown (October 16-17, 20-21).
