Ready for drive-in movie night at Walmart? Two dates are planned for Bradenton
National retailer Walmart spread a little bit of cheer with the announcement of a drive-in movie tour across the U.S. that will start in mid-August.
The tour listing features stops at 160 Walmart Supercenters in more than 10 states, including two dates in Bradenton. It is one of 12 Florida cities on the pop-up tour. More events will be announced soon, the company said.
The films, which will vary by location, include recent super hero flicks, retro family classics and sports movies. A short film will also play before each feature. The project is a partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival, whose movie buffs curated the selections for Walmart.
“We recognize the challenges our customers and their families have faced over the last few months, and we wanted to create an experience where they could come together safely to create new memories,” executive vice president Janey Whiteside said in a statement.
Bradenton will get a showing of “Dolphin Tale” on Aug. 21 and “The Goonies” on Aug. 22. Tickets are free and can be reserved online. Reservations are open at thewalmartdrivein.com.
One ticket is required for each vehicle, as well as a portable or automobile FM radio to tune into the movie audio.
Each vehicle can have as many guests as there are seat belts, the company said, and guests will be asked to remain inside of their cars for the duration of the movie. A mask will be required for anyone that gets out of a vehicle.
Drew Barrymore will play virtual host of the drive-in theaters, and the movie star will also make one special in-person appearance at one of the showings. Other planned celebrity appearances, which may be virtual or in-person, are Peter Berg, Jennifer Garner, LeBron James and Chrissy Metz.
Walmart Drive-in movie tour Florida dates
All movies begin at 7:30 p.m; gates open 90 minutes before showtime.
Pinellas Park
Aug. 14: Dolphin Tale
Aug. 15: The Goonies
Wesley Chapel
Aug. 18: Spy Kids
Aug. 19: Selena
Bradenton
Aug. 21: Dolphin Tale
Aug. 22: The Goonies
Miami
Aug. 25: Dolphin Tale
Aug. 26: Selena
Pembroke Pines
Aug. 28: Spy Kids
Aug. 29: Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Avon Park
Sept. 1: Dolphin Tale
Sept. 2: Teen Titans GO! To The Movies
Winter Haven
Sept. 4: Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Sept. 5: The LEGO Batman Movie
Mulberry
Sept. 8: Dolphin Tale
Sept: 9: Teen Titans GO! To The Movies
Lakeland
Sept. 11: Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Sept. 12: Space Jam
Tampa
Sept. 15: Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Sept. 16: Spy Kids
Spring Hill
Sept. 18: Dolphin Tale
Sept. 19: The Goonies
Inverness
Sept. 22: The LEGO Batman Movie
Sept. 23: Space Jam
Visit thewalmartdrivein.com for more info.