Stardust Drive In Movie Theater

05/09/2025

As the calendar turns to May, we’re reminded this is usually the time we’d be sweeping the lot, tuning the projectors, and getting ready to welcome everyone back under the stars.

This season, the screen will stay dark—but the Stardust spirit lives on in every memory you've shared with us.

If you missed the announcement about this season’s closure, you can read more here: https://gofund.me/a2b21395

From all of us at Stardust, thank you for your continued support, love, and patience. We'll be back when the time is right.

🌠 A Message from the Stardust Drive-In Family 🌠
To our incredible Stardust community,
It’s with a heavy heart that we share some personal news:
The Stardust Drive-In will not open for the 2025 season as our family takes time to focus on health, healing, and being together.
This theater has always been a family-run labor of love — a place built by hand, powered by community, and kept alive by memories under the stars. Every movie shown, every car parked, every kernel of popcorn popped — it’s all been part of something special.
But even while our screen goes dark this season, the behind-the-scenes work continues — maintenance, equipment care, insurance, and upkeep that can’t be paused.
That’s why we’ve launched a GoFundMe campaign — to help preserve the Stardust during this time so that we can reopen in the future and welcome you all back with open arms and a glowing screen.
🎬 Please consider donating or sharing:
👉 https://gofund.me/a2b21395
Your support — whether it’s a donation, a share, or a memory left in the comments — means the world to our family and our amazing crew.
We’re so grateful to be part of a community that continues to believe in the magic of the movies.
Thank you for standing with us.
💛 With love,
The Stardust Drive-In Family
Chetek, WI

https://gofund.me/a2b21395

05/03/2025

🌠 A Message from the Stardust Drive-In Family 🌠
To our incredible Stardust community,
It’s with a heavy heart that we share some personal news:
The Stardust Drive-In will not open for the 2025 season as our family takes time to focus on health, healing, and being together.
This theater has always been a family-run labor of love — a place built by hand, powered by community, and kept alive by memories under the stars. Every movie shown, every car parked, every kernel of popcorn popped — it’s all been part of something special.
But even while our screen goes dark this season, the behind-the-scenes work continues — maintenance, equipment care, insurance, and upkeep that can’t be paused.
That’s why we’ve launched a GoFundMe campaign — to help preserve the Stardust during this time so that we can reopen in the future and welcome you all back with open arms and a glowing screen.
🎬 Please consider donating or sharing:
👉 https://gofund.me/a2b21395
Your support — whether it’s a donation, a share, or a memory left in the comments — means the world to our family and our amazing crew.
We’re so grateful to be part of a community that continues to believe in the magic of the movies.
Thank you for standing with us.
💛 With love,
The Stardust Drive-In Family
Chetek, WI

https://gofund.me/a2b21395

10/01/2024

09/03/2024

LAST WEEKEND OF MOVIES before we close for the season.
WE HAVE... BETTLEJUICE BETTLEJUICE
Check out our Spook-A-Rama lineup below.

We will reopen for our Spook-A-Rama event for our last two showings of the season. You will not want miss out on this special event.
Be sure to Like, Follow and Share this post so all of our friends and family know about this special event. Again, September 27 & 28 will be our last showings for the season! Come early to enjoy all the great activities.

Trick-n-Trunk Treating – Starts when you arrive! Gates open at 6:30 pm
Costume Competition – Starts at 8:15 pm
Best Decorative Vehicle Competition – Will be awarded before the movies start

Check out our website: https://stardustdriveinmovie.com/

Now for the movies:
Following movies will show 9/27 & 9/28
Open Friday and Saturday Only

Screen 1:
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (2012) - Rated PG - 95 mins - 9:00 pm
https://youtu.be/q4RK3jY7AVk
http://welcometohotelt.com/
Followed by:
BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (2024) - Rated PG-13 - 104 mins - 10:45pm
https://youtu.be/As-vKW4ZboU
https://www.beetlejuicemovie.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BeetlejuiceMovie
https://twitter.com/Beetlejuice
https://www.instagram.com/beetlejuicemovie/

Screen 2: TRIPLE FEATURE SCREEN!!!
SCREAM (1996) - Rated R - 111 mins - 9:00 pm
https://youtu.be/23jmjs-rMGI
Followed by:
IT (2017) - Rated R - 135 mins - 11:00 pm
https://youtu.be/q-0PnsATSbc
http://itthemovie.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ITMovie/
https://twitter.com/ITMovieOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/itmovieofficial/
Followed by:
POLTERGEIST (1982) - Rated R - 115 Mins - 1:10 am
https://youtu.be/9eZgEKjYJqA

08/19/2024

Kids and kids alike... We have HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON!! This is for one week only. See below for our other showings this coming weekend.

Remember to come early to ensure you beat the lines at the gate and concession stand to fill your bellies with taste bud tantalizing food and treats from our family affordable restaurant or to snag a front row massive lounger. We have everything from burgers, brats and hot dogs to funnel cakes, cheese curds and deep fried pickles. And, don't forget about our delicious Bluegill and Cod fish fry served everyday we are open. And, now you can enjoy your meal with a cocktail, beer or wine!

Check out our website: https://stardustdriveinmovie.com/

Now for the movies:
Following movies will show 8/23, 8/24 & 8/25
Open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Screen 1:
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON - Rated PG - 90 mins - 8:30 pm
https://youtu.be/HCIK_AN8Zn4https://youtu.be/-itXhXgatsI
https://www.facebook.com/HaroldMovie
https://twitter.com/HaroldMovie
https://twitter.com/HaroldMovie
https://www.haroldandthepurplecrayon.movie/
Followed by:
IT ENDS WITH US - Rated PG-13 - 130 mins - 10:15 pm
https://youtu.be/r-GQvSc5ZGw
https://www.facebook.com/ItEndsWithUsMovie
https://twitter.com/ItEndsWithUs
https://www.instagram.com/itendswithusmovie/
https://www.itendswithus.movie/

Screen 2:
ALIEN: ROMULUS - Rated R - 119 mins - 8:30 pm
https://youtu.be/x0XDEhP4MQs
https://www.facebook.com/alienanthology
https://twitter.com/AlienAnthology
https://www.instagram.com/alienanthology/
Followed by:
LONGLEGS - Rated R - 101 mins - 10:45 pm
https://www.facebook.com/neonrated/
https://twitter.com/Neonrated
https://www.instagram.com/neonrated
https://neonrated.com/films/longlegs

08/11/2024

Don't miss out! New release ALIEN: ROMULUS
And... Our guests have been asking... We were able to get the deal done! A Twisters DOUBLE FEATURE The Original Twister with Twisters!!

Remember to come early to ensure you beat the lines at the gate and concession stand to fill your bellies with taste bud tantalizing food and treats from our family affordable restaurant or to snag a front row massive lounger. We have everything from burgers, brats and hot dogs to funnel cakes, cheese curds and deep fried pickles. And, don't forget about our delicious Bluegill and Cod fish fry served everyday we are open. And, now you can enjoy your meal with a cocktail, beer or wine!

Check out our website: https://stardustdriveinmovie.com/

Now for the movies:
Following movies will show 8/16, 8/17 & 8/18
Open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Screen 1:
Twister (1996)- Rated PG-13 - 113 mins - 8:45 pm
https://youtu.be/HCIK_AN8Zn4
Followed by:
Twisters (2024) - Rated PG-13 - 122 mins - 11:00 pm
https://youtu.be/Jm27YjLnPHc
https://www.facebook.com/twistersmovie
https://twitter.com/Twistersmovie
https://www.instagram.com/twistersmovie/

Screen 2:
ALIEN: ROMULUS - Rated R - 119 mins - 8:45 pm
https://youtu.be/x0XDEhP4MQs
https://www.facebook.com/alienanthology
https://twitter.com/AlienAnthology
https://www.instagram.com/alienanthology/
Followed by:
Deadpool And Wolverine - Rated R - 127 mins - 11:00 pm
https://youtu.be/73_1biulkYk
https://www.facebook.com/marvelstudios
https://twitter.com/MarvelStudios
https://www.instagram.com/marvelstudios/?hl=en

08/06/2024

Throwback Holiday Weekend - Come in your best 'Throwback Clothes' or dress for the future. The Stardust Crew will be joining with their costumes. 1980's Movie Classics - Labor Day Weekend Special - Two Nights Only - Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED FRIDAY (8/30) - Classic/Retro Film Holiday Weekend - See below for movies!!!

Remember to come early to ensure you beat the lines at the gate and concession stand to fill your bellies with taste bud tantalizing food and treats from our family affordable restaurant or to snag a front row massive lounger. We have everything from burgers, brats and hot dogs to funnel cakes, cheese curds and deep fried pickles. And, don't forget about our delicious Bluegill and Cod fish fry served everyday we are open. And, now you can enjoy your meal with a cocktail, beer or wine!

Check out our website: https://stardustdriveinmovie.com/

Now for the movies:
Following movies will show 8/31 & 9/1
Open Saturday and Sunday
Closed Friday 8/30

Screen 1:
BACK TO THE FUTURE - PART I (1985) - Rated PG - 116 mins - 8:30 pm
https://youtu.be/qvsgGtivCgs
Followed by:
BACK TO THE FUTURE - PART II (1989) - Rated PG - 108 mins - 10:45pm
https://youtu.be/MdENmefJRpw

Screen 2:
Goonies (1985) - Rated PG - 111 mins - 8:30 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ2j4oWdQtU
Followed by:
INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981) - Rated PG - 115 mins - 10:45 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xQSIdSRlAk

08/05/2024

Su***de Squad (2021) and E.T. (1984) for our Double Features for our NEW Classic Movies paired with two AMAZING Movies. Don't miss out, these Classic double features are for this weekend only!!!!

Remember to come early to ensure you beat the lines at the gate and concession stand to fill your bellies with taste bud tantalizing food and treats from our family affordable restaurant or to snag a front row massive lounger. We have everything from burgers, brats and hot dogs to funnel cakes, cheese curds and deep fried pickles. And, don't forget about our delicious Bluegill and Cod fish fry served everyday we are open. And, now you can enjoy your meal with a cocktail, beer or wine!

Check out our website: https://stardustdriveinmovie.com/

Now for the movies:
Following movies will show 8/9, 8/10 & 8/11
Open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Screen 1:
Twisters - Rate PG-13 - 122 mins - 8:45 pm
https://youtu.be/Jm27YjLnPHc
https://www.facebook.com/twistersmovie
https://twitter.com/Twistersmovie
https://www.instagram.com/twistersmovie/
Followed by:
E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL(1982) - Rated PG - 115 mins - 11:00 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-V9o4Xq57g

Screen 2:
Deadpool And Wolverine - Rated R - 127 mins - 8:45 pm
https://youtu.be/73_1biulkYk
https://www.facebook.com/marvelstudios
https://twitter.com/MarvelStudios
https://www.instagram.com/marvelstudios/?hl=en
Followed by:
The Su***de Squad (2021) - Rated R - 132 mins - 11:00 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZuLM-0fVok
facebook.com/Su***deSquad
twitter.com/suicidesquadwb

07/29/2024

New Classic Movies paired with two AMAZING Movies. Our Classic Films will be.... Gremlins and Jurassic Park for our Double Features. Don't miss out, these Classic double features are for this weekend only!!!!

Remember to come early to ensure you beat the lines at the gate and concession stand to fill your bellies with taste bud tantalizing food and treats from our family affordable restaurant or to snag a front row massive lounger. We have everything from burgers, brats and hot dogs to funnel cakes, cheese curds and deep fried pickles. And, don't forget about our delicious Bluegill and Cod fish fry served everyday we are open. And, now you can enjoy your meal with a cocktail, beer or wine!

Check out our website: https://stardustdriveinmovie.com/

Now for the movies:
Following movies will show 8/2, 8/3 & 8/4
Open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Screen 1:
Twisters - Rate PG-13 - 122 mins - 8:45 pm
https://youtu.be/Jm27YjLnPHc
https://www.facebook.com/twistersmovie
https://twitter.com/Twistersmovie
https://www.instagram.com/twistersmovie/
Followed by:
Jurassic Park (1993) - Rated PG-13 - 127 mins - 11:00 pm
https://youtu.be/QWBKEmWWL38

Screen 2:
Deadpool And Wolverine - Rated R - 127 mins - 8:45 pm
https://youtu.be/73_1biulkYk
https://www.facebook.com/marvelstudios
https://twitter.com/MarvelStudios
https://www.instagram.com/marvelstudios/?hl=en
Followed by:
Gremlins (1984) - Rated PG - 106 mins - 11:00 pm
https://youtu.be/XBEVwaJEgaA

07/22/2024

Everyone deserves a happy ending. In theaters July 26.
New Release: Deadpool And Wolverine
We also have Jaws and Blade for our Double Features

Remember to come early to ensure you beat the lines at the gate and concession stand to fill your bellies with taste bud tantalizing food and treats from our family affordable restaurant or to snag a front row massive lounger. We have everything from burgers, brats and hot dogs to funnel cakes, cheese curds and deep fried pickles. And, don't forget about our delicious Bluegill and Cod fish fry served everyday we are open. And, now you can enjoy your meal with a cocktail, beer or wine!

Check out our website: https://stardustdriveinmovie.com/

Now for the movies:
Following movies will show 7/26, 7/27 & 7/28
Open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Screen 1:
Deadpool And Wolverine - Rated R - 127 mins - 8:45 pm
https://youtu.be/73_1biulkYk
https://www.facebook.com/marvelstudios
https://twitter.com/MarvelStudios
https://www.instagram.com/marvelstudios/?hl=en
Followed by:
Blade - Rated R - 120 mins - 11:00 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaU2A7KyOu4

Screen 2:
Twisters - Rate PG-13 - 122 mins - 8:45 pm
https://youtu.be/Jm27YjLnPHc
https://www.facebook.com/twistersmovie
https://twitter.com/Twistersmovie
https://www.instagram.com/twistersmovie/
Followed by:
JAWS - Rated PG - 124 mins - 11:00 pm
https://youtu.be/U1fu_sA7XhE

07/15/2024

New Release: Twisters: Eyes on the sky. is only in theaters July 19.

Remember to come early to ensure you beat the lines at the gate and concession stand to fill your bellies with taste bud tantalizing food and treats from our family affordable restaurant or to snag a front row massive lounger. We have everything from burgers, brats and hot dogs to funnel cakes, cheese curds and deep fried pickles. And, don't forget about our delicious Bluegill and Cod fish fry served everyday we are open. And, now you can enjoy your meal with a cocktail, beer or wine!

Check out our website: https://stardustdriveinmovie.com/

Now for the movies:
Following movies will show 7/19, 7/20 & 7/21
Open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Screen 1:
Twisters - Rate PG-13 - 122 mins - 8:45 pm
https://youtu.be/Jm27YjLnPHc
https://www.facebook.com/twistersmovie
https://twitter.com/Twistersmovie
https://www.instagram.com/twistersmovie/
Followed by:
Despicable Me 4 - Rated PG - 94 mins - 11:00 pm
https://youtu.be/LtNYaH61dXY
https://uni.pictures/MinionsFB
https://uni.pictures/MinionsTW
https://uni.pictures/MinionsIG

Screen 2:
Fly Me To The Moon - Rated PG-13 - 132 mins - 8:45 pm
https://youtu.be/TRs0vArcAOw
https://www.facebook.com/FlyMeMovie
https://twitter.com/FlyMeMovie
https://www.instagram.com/flymetothemoon
Followed by:
Men In Black - Rated PG-13 - 98 mins - 11:00 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxUTTrU6PA4

07/08/2024

New release: Fly Me To The Moon! Paired with Men In Black.
The classic Back To The Future with Despicable Me 4
This is a great lineup of new and old. Don't miss it, one weekend only.

Remember to come early to ensure you beat the lines at the gate and concession stand to fill your bellies with taste bud tantalizing food and treats from our family affordable restaurant or to snag a front row massive lounger. We have everything from burgers, brats and hot dogs to funnel cakes, cheese curds and deep fried pickles. And, don't forget about our delicious Bluegill and Cod fish fry served everyday we are open. And, now you can enjoy your meal with a cocktail, beer or wine!

Check out our website: https://stardustdriveinmovie.com/

Now for the movies:
Following movies will show 7/12, 7/13 & 7/14
Open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Screen 1:
Despicable Me 4 - Rated PG - 94 mins - 8:45 pm
https://youtu.be/LtNYaH61dXY
https://uni.pictures/MinionsFB
https://uni.pictures/MinionsTW
https://uni.pictures/MinionsIG
Followed by:
Back To The Future (1985) - Rated PG - 116 mins - 10:30 pm
https://youtu.be/qvsgGtivCgs

Screen 2:
Fly Me To The Moon - Rated PG-13 - 132 mins - 8:45 pm
https://youtu.be/TRs0vArcAOw
https://www.facebook.com/FlyMeMovie
https://twitter.com/FlyMeMovie
https://www.instagram.com/flymetothemoon
Followed by:
Men In Black - Rated PG-13 - 98 mins - 11:00 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxUTTrU6PA4