New US 23 Drive-In

The New US 23 Drive-In is a drive-in movie theater located at 5200 Fenton Rd in Flint, Michigan, United States. It operates under the public-facing name US 23 Drive-in Theater and is one of the remaining drive-in cinemas in the Flint area. The venue offers outdoor movie screenings where patrons watch from their vehicles, a format that became widespread in the United States in the mid-20th century and has since become a niche but enduring entertainment experience. The theater's programming is built around double features, meaning each ticket admits a customer to two back-to-back films. As of the 2026 season, ticket prices listed on the official website are $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for children aged 3 to 12, and free admission for children 2 and under. The drive-in operates on a seasonal schedule; according to its website, starting Labor Day it is open only on Fridays and Saturdays, and the last day of the 2026 season is Saturday, September 26. The site also displays a rotating schedule of show dates, indicating that the theater is active during its operating season. The business is independently owned and does not appear to be part of a larger corporate chain or publicly traded group. Its address and phone number (810-238-0751) are published on its official website, and it maintains a direct relationship with its local audience through its own site and a news sign-up form. The drive-in's name references US Route 23, a major north–south highway in the region, though the theater itself is located on Fenton Road in Flint. As a drive-in, the New US 23 Drive-In belongs to a category of American cinema that peaked in the 1950s and 1960s before declining sharply due to the rise of television, home video, and multiplex indoor theaters. Surviving drive-ins like this one often rely on nostalgia, family-friendly pricing, and double features to attract audiences. The theater's continued operation into the 2020s makes it a local landmark for outdoor moviegoing in Genesee County, Michigan.

The New US 23 Drive-In is a drive-in movie theater in Flint, Michigan, United States. Drive-in theaters emerged in the United States in the 1930s and became a dominant form of outdoor entertainment in the post-World War II era, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s. The New US 23 Drive-In belongs to this tradition, serving the Flint community with outdoor film screenings. While the exact founding date of the New US 23 Drive-In is not provided in the available evidence, its presence in Wikidata as a drive-in movie theater in Flint, Michigan, confirms its identity as a commercial cinema operation. The theater operates under the name US 23 Drive-in Theater, as shown on its official website. The name likely references US Route 23, a major highway that passes through Michigan, although the theater's physical address is 5200 Fenton Rd, Flint, MI 48507. By the 2020s, the New US 23 Drive-In continued to operate seasonally. Its website indicates that for the 2026 season, the theater planned to remain open only on Fridays and Saturdays after Labor Day, with the final day of the season on Saturday, September 26. The theater offers double features, a common practice among drive-ins to provide value to customers. Ticket prices as listed are $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for children aged 3 to 12, and free for children 2 and under. The theater also maintains a phone line at 810-238-0751 and a news sign-up feature on its website. The New US 23 Drive-In is an independent, privately operated business. It does not appear to be affiliated with a larger chain or publicly traded company. As a surviving drive-in, it represents a niche segment of the exhibition industry that has persisted despite the decline of the format nationally. Drive-ins like this one often serve as local landmarks and community gathering spots, offering a nostalgic and affordable moviegoing experience.

• Listed in Wikidata as a drive-in movie theater in Flint, Michigan, United States.

• As of the 2026 season, the theater operates only on Fridays and Saturdays after Labor Day, with the last day on Saturday, September 26.

Local, independent, family-oriented drive-in cinema offering double features at affordable prices.

• Double feature movie tickets

  Admission to two back-to-back films; adult tickets $12.00, child (3-12) $8.00, children 2 and under free.

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