Top 10 Movies at Drive-In Theaters This Week (February 7, 2026)

Forty-four drive-in movies screened across American theaters during the week of February 1-8, 2026. Sam Raimi’s Send Help led the pack with showings at 12 drive-in locations. Horror films claimed seven of the top ten spots, a pattern consistent with the genre’s long history as a drive-in staple.

1. Send Help (2026)

Horror, Thriller, Comedy | 113 min | Rated R | Drive-In Score: 9/10

Sam Raimi returns to the genre that defined his career with this survival thriller laced with dark humor. The film pairs isolation and dread with unexpected comedic beats, a combination that tends to play well with outdoor audiences. Late-night screenings draw the strongest reactions.

Showing at 12 drive-in theaters this week.

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2. The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026)

Horror, Thriller | 92 min | Rated R | Drive-In Score: 9/10

The third installment in the Strangers franchise runs a tight 92 minutes. Director Renny Harlin leans into the home-invasion premise that made the series effective. The short runtime makes it a natural fit for double features, a scheduling advantage that likely explains its wide drive-in presence.

Showing at 9 drive-in theaters this week.

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3. Mercy (2026)

Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller | 100 min | Rated PG-13 | Drive-In Score: 9/10

Timur Bekmambetov directs this near-future thriller that blends science fiction with courtroom tension. The PG-13 rating broadens its audience compared to the R-rated entries above. At 100 minutes, it pairs easily with a second feature.

Showing at 8 drive-in theaters this week.

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4. Solo Mio (2026)

Romance, Comedy | 100 min | Rated PG | Drive-In Score: 8/10

The week’s sole romantic comedy, Solo Mio follows an American abroad in Italy. Director Daniel Kinnane keeps the tone light. The PG rating and accessible premise make this one of the few current options for date-night audiences looking for something outside the horror genre.

Showing at 6 drive-in theaters this week.

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5. Shelter (2026)

Action, Crime, Thriller | 107 min | Rated R | Drive-In Score: 9/10

Ric Roman Waugh directs this island-set action thriller built around a storm and a standoff. The contained setting and escalating tension give it a straightforward structure. Action sequences benefit from the wide drive-in screen format.

Showing at 6 drive-in theaters this week.

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6. Return to Silent Hill (2026)

Horror, Fantasy, Mystery | 106 min | Rated R | Drive-In Score: 9/10

Christophe Gans returns to the franchise he started with the 2006 original. The film draws on the video game series’ fog-drenched aesthetic. For horror audiences, the atmospheric approach distinguishes it from the more aggressive entries in this week’s lineup.

Showing at 6 drive-in theaters this week.

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7. Whistle (2026)

Horror, Mystery | 100 min | Drive-In Score: 9/10

Director Corin Hardy builds this horror entry around the Aztec Death Whistle, an artifact known for producing unsettling sounds. The premise leans on audio design, which translates effectively through FM radio at drive-in venues. A focused 100-minute runtime keeps the pacing tight.

Showing at 6 drive-in theaters this week.

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8. Dracula (2025)

Horror, Fantasy, Romance | 130 min | Drive-In Score: 9/10

Luc Besson’s take on Bram Stoker’s novel runs long at 130 minutes. The film blends gothic horror with a romantic throughline. At over two hours, it typically anchors the evening as a standalone feature rather than part of a double bill.

Showing at 5 drive-in theaters this week.

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9. Primate (2026)

Horror, Thriller | 89 min | Drive-In Score: 9/10

Johannes Roberts directs this compact thriller at just 89 minutes. The lean runtime and creature-feature elements recall the kind of B-movie programming that defined drive-in schedules for decades. It functions well as a second feature in double-header lineups.

Showing at 5 drive-in theaters this week.

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10. The Housemaid (2025)

Mystery, Thriller | 131 min | Rated R | Drive-In Score: 8/10

Paul Feig adapts this mystery thriller with a slow-build approach across 131 minutes. The film’s darker tone and R rating position it for adult audiences. Its length means most drive-ins screening it run a single feature that evening.

Showing at 5 drive-in theaters this week.

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Find a Drive-In Near You

This week’s lineup skews heavily toward horror and thriller, with Solo Mio as the main alternative for general audiences. Browse all drive-in theaters or check the full movie lineup for additional titles screening at locations near you.