A Drive-In Movie Theater Might Be Coming to the Rockford Area

A drive-in movie theater opening in the Rockford area in 2025? At first, it sounded like a long shot.

Then Again, These Are Strange Times

Then again, these are strange times; maybe that's exactly why people are talking about bringing one back.

The idea surfaced on Reddit last week, where someone posted:

I have a buddy who's thinking about opening a drive-in movie theater, Wondering if it would be worth it for the area, it would be located in the Cherry Valley township area, All feedback is appreciated!

Internet Comments Are Doing What They Do Best

If you have used the internet for two seconds, you should know that the comments section is filled chiefly with skeptics, critics, and those who miss the good old drive-in movie days. Replies ranged from "ticket sales don't matter, you make your money at the snack bar" to "I miss the Bel-Ford drive-in" and "it wouldn't turn a profit."

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No Word on Where or When Just Yet

I'd love to see it happen. However, there is no word about where in the Cherry Valley area a drive-in movie theater would work best or when one would open, but I'll leave that to the folks discussing bringing one in.

The Nearest Drive-In Is Still a Bit of a Trek

The nearest drive-in is the Midway in Sterling, which opened for the season this past weekend.

When was the last time you went to a drive-in? Do you remember what movie you saw?