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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2026 · 1 MIN

Arizona’s Last Drive-In Theater

from Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Step back to the golden age of drive-ins—when Arizona’s skies lit up with car headlights and popcorn popped under starry skies. The first drive-in opened in Phoenix in 1940, kicking off a cinematic revolution that exploded post-WWII. Ads flooded papers, profits soared, and families packed into cars for movie magic. But as home theaters took over and costs climbed, drive-ins faded—until 2020, when they staged pandemic-era marathons, concerts, and even EDM festivals. Today? Just one survivor: West Wind Glendale Nine Drive-In. Your last chance to watch a flick from your car, under the stars, in the heart of Arizona’s cinematic past. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7218276699ac4b27

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