The Beltronian suffered several closures and auctions throughout the 2010s and 2020s. Yes, it did reopen right after the 2015 sale, screening classic movies as well as concerts and live performances, but unfortunately in March 2025, the Beltronian Theatre closed again and the theater was placed on sale again, which remains as of August 2025. I hope someone out there can purchase and reopen the Beltronian as soon as possible.
Last operated by the Texas Cinema Corporation. During its last years of operation, the Cinema 6 was already operating by the same chain next to the drive-in, and shortly after the Showtown USA Triple Drive-In’s 1981 closure and demolition, Plitt Theatres would build their Cinema 5 on the site of the Showtown.
Built on the site of the Showtown USA Triple Drive-In, Plitt Theatres first opened the Cinema 5 in December 1983, and was later taken over by Cineplex Odeon several years later. This was followed by Loews Cineplex, and finally Cinemark. Cinemark took over the Cinema 5 on November 23, 1999 and operated until its closure on January 5, 2003.
The Waco Drive-In opened its gates on June 21, 1946 with Phil Silvers in “A Thousand And One Nights” along with an unnamed cartoon and a newsreel. The Waco Drive-In closed on July 31, 1981 because of both poor attendance and financial issues.
It actually closed in late-December 1999, marking one of the last theaters to close in the 20th century, alongside the Waverly Place Cinemas in nearby Cary.
The Americana actually closed on November 25, 1987. During its final year of operation, it was independently-operated, screening a mix of English and Spanish films.
It was twinned in the late-1970s, and at the time it was operated by Tercar Theatres. Cinemark last operated the Windsor before closing on January 16, 1989.
The Beltronian suffered several closures and auctions throughout the 2010s and 2020s. Yes, it did reopen right after the 2015 sale, screening classic movies as well as concerts and live performances, but unfortunately in March 2025, the Beltronian Theatre closed again and the theater was placed on sale again, which remains as of August 2025. I hope someone out there can purchase and reopen the Beltronian as soon as possible.
Last operated by the Texas Cinema Corporation. During its last years of operation, the Cinema 6 was already operating by the same chain next to the drive-in, and shortly after the Showtown USA Triple Drive-In’s 1981 closure and demolition, Plitt Theatres would build their Cinema 5 on the site of the Showtown.
Built on the site of the Showtown USA Triple Drive-In, Plitt Theatres first opened the Cinema 5 in December 1983, and was later taken over by Cineplex Odeon several years later. This was followed by Loews Cineplex, and finally Cinemark. Cinemark took over the Cinema 5 on November 23, 1999 and operated until its closure on January 5, 2003.
Closed in September 2006.
Opened on February 8, 1980.
Actual closing date is October 13, 1980 with “Close Encounters of The Third Kind” and “The Electric Horseman”.
Opened on October 8, 1948 with “Green Grass Of Wyoming” (unknown if extras added).
The Waco Drive-In opened its gates on June 21, 1946 with Phil Silvers in “A Thousand And One Nights” along with an unnamed cartoon and a newsreel. The Waco Drive-In closed on July 31, 1981 because of both poor attendance and financial issues.
Closed after the 1985 season.
Correction: The Ivy Twin Cinema closed in late-April 1990, and Schulman was its last operator.
Opened on August 8, 1997.
Closed on March 12, 1994.
A recreation of its marquee was made at the Bullock Texas State Museum in Austin as a notable attraction
It actually closed on December 4, 1994 with “Clear And Present Danger” in Screen 1 and “Mask” in Screen 2.
Closed on August 24, 2000.
It actually closed in late-December 1999, marking one of the last theaters to close in the 20th century, alongside the Waverly Place Cinemas in nearby Cary.
It actually closed on January 22, 1989 with “Deep Star 6” in Screen 1 and “Terror Within” in Screen 2.
Expanded to seven on December 19, 1990.
Closed on October 15, 1983.
Opened on November 18, 1988.
The Americana actually closed on November 25, 1987. During its final year of operation, it was independently-operated, screening a mix of English and Spanish films.
The Arbor 7 Cinemas actually closed in March 2002.
It was twinned in the late-1970s, and at the time it was operated by Tercar Theatres. Cinemark last operated the Windsor before closing on January 16, 1989.
Closed on March 28, 1976 with “Skyriders” and “Race With The Devil”.
Actual closing date is January 30, 1999.