Are Drive-In Movie Theaters Making A Comeback?

Traditional movie theaters aren’t ideal for social distancing. Some people are turning to drive-in options this summer.

Are Drive-In Movie Theaters Making A Comeback?
Moviegoers watch a preview in their socially distanced vehicles at Mission Tiki drive-in theater in Montclair, Calif., Thursday, May 28, 2020. Two drive-in theaters open this week in Chicago. Jae C. Hong / AP Photo
Are Drive-In Movie Theaters Making A Comeback?
Moviegoers watch a preview in their socially distanced vehicles at Mission Tiki drive-in theater in Montclair, Calif., Thursday, May 28, 2020. Two drive-in theaters open this week in Chicago. Jae C. Hong / AP Photo

Are Drive-In Movie Theaters Making A Comeback?

Traditional movie theaters aren’t ideal for social distancing. Some people are turning to drive-in options this summer.

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Reset checks in with an organizer behind the new The Chicago Drive-In in Bridgeview, which aims to create a safe way for people to enjoy movies this summer. 

GUEST: Louis Mendocino, Cobra Lounge manager