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With two screens, state of the art digital projectors, high resolution audio through your car stereo system, and 1,060 car spots, we cater to any movie lover looking for a unique Drive-In cinema experience.

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All tickets must be purchased in-person at the ticket booth
Adults=$12, Juniors=$6

 
 
 
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About Us

The Santee Drive-In was originally purchased in 1958 by John Elliot Forte and his friend, Walt Long. Walt Long and his son, Mike Long, graciously managed it for 63 years. In 2020, the Long Family retired, and the Forte Family decided to take over management. We continue to be family-owned and operated…

 
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“Santee Drive-In Theater is the perfect place for a family night, date, or even a get-together with friends!-Stephanie L.”

 
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Choose from 4 different movies per night! 🎥 See what’s playing now under the SHOWTIMES tab on our website!
Our movie lineup changes every Friday! Make sure to see what’s currently playing and coming next week under the SHOWTIMES tab on our website! 🎬
Playing this week 7/29-8/4: Theatre #1: DC League of Super-Pets at 8:30pm with Elvis at 10:30pm Theatre #2: Thor Love and Thunder at 8:30pm with Jurassic World Dominion at 10:45pm Gates will open 1 hour before showtime on Friday’s & Satu
NOW PLAYING! 🎬 Theatre #1- Paws of Fury at 8:30pm with Minions: Rise of Gru at 10:20pm Theatre #2- Thor: Love and Thunder at 8:30pm with Jurassic World: Dominion at 10:10pm Ticket booth now opening at 7:30pm on Friday’s and Saturday’
Announcement: Starting Friday 7/22, we will no longer be playing our second late night showings of the first feature. However, we will now be opening the ticket booth 1 hour before showtime on Friday’s and Saturday’s so that we can get
We have a snack bar located in the middle of both theatres! Arrive early and grab snacks before the movie! We have pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, ice cream, candy, popcorn and sooo much more! And don’t forget to grab some merch while
Come visit every night of the week! We recommend arriving 30 min before showtime on Sunday’s-Thursday’s and 45 min before showtime on Friday’s and Saturday’s! We can’t wait to welcome you!
Thor: Love and Thunder premieres tonight at 8:30pm! Minions, Jurassic World Dominion and Doctor Strange will also be playing this week! Check out our website for more details and showtimes!
Come visit us this Holiday weekend for the premiere of Minions: The Rise of Gru! To find our full schedule and to see what else is playing, click the link in our bio! Reminder: We will be OPEN on the 4th of July! 🇺🇸
 
 
 
 
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