Drive-In Theater Screen Size
A drive-in theater screen is 40-50 feet tall on average. The Bengies Drive-In Theatre has the biggest screen in the USA, measuring 52 feet high and 120 feet wide. Screens can be simple white walls or complex steel structures.
Drive-In Theater Features
A drive-in theater typically includes a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand, and parking for cars. Customers watch movies from the comfort of their cars in a private setting.
Theater Screen Dimensions
Unlike home screens, movie theater dimensions are measured in feet or meters, not inches. Screens typically range from 70 to 30 feet in width. For example, a 70-foot screen with a 2.39:1 aspect ratio would have a height of 30 feet.
10-14 acres of land are required for a drive-in theater to accommodate up to 500 parked cars, as well as space for funneling and offices. The decline in popularity of drive-in theaters has been attributed to the shift from Main Street locations to more convenient and all-inclusive mall entertainment options.
Standard IMAX screens are usually 16 meters high and 22 meters wide, but they can be even larger. The largest IMAX screen is 30 meters high. Rental prices for theater screens depend on factors such as the film being shown, location, and additional services offered.