On the big screen at Wally World!!!
Walmart parking lots across the country are being transformed into drive-in theaters.
From Aug. 14 through Oct. 21, the retailer will have 320 movie showings at 160 of its stores, including “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Black Panther” as well as animated movies like “Cars” and “The Iron Giant.”
Walmart in early July announced plans to show free movies, which are being curated by the Tribeca Film Festival, and on Wednesday released the list of the movies with dates and cities where the movies would be shown.
Starting at 5 p.m. ET Wednesday, consumers can sign up to reserve a parking space for a viewing at thewalmartdrivein.com.
“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……..The Walmart Drive-in is one small way we’re supporting the communities we serve.”
Janey Whiteside
Walmart’s Chief Customer Officer
Before each movie, the retailer will show “one of a number of short films, including ‘Bilby,’ ‘Bird Karma,’ ‘Brooklyn Breeze,’ ‘CROW: The Legend,’ ‘Fire in Cardboard City,’ ‘INVASION!,’ ‘Looney Tunes’ Boo! Appetweet’ and ‘Marooned,'” Walmart said.
According to the company, Drew Barrymore will serve as virtual host for all events and will make a surprise in-person appearance at one location. Other special guests who will make surprise virtual or in-person appearances are Peter Berg, Jennifer Garner, LeBron James and Chrissy Metz.
Calamity Jane