Entertainment Quarter's Rooftop Drive-In Cinema Is Returning — But Only for Electric Vehicles

Mov'In didn't invent seeing movies somewhere other than indoor cinemas or at home. But for the better part of a decade, it's been giving the concept as many twists as possible. First, it let film lovers catch a flick under the stars while getting cosy in one of its beds (yes, beds). And, it has also floated Mov'In Boat on Darling Harbour, too. Mov'In Car, a pop-up on Entertainment Quarter's rooftop, is its take on drive-ins — and it's coming back again in 2023 with a planet-conscious angle.

This autumn, for four nights from Thursday, May 4–Sunday, May 7, Mov'In's automobile-based outdoor film-viewing setup is all about electric cars. In fact, this is Australia's first EV drive-in cinema, and you do indeed need to rock up in a pure electric vehicle to gain entry. Try to roll in driving anything but a full electric vehicle with zero tailpipe emissions — so, attempt to arrive in any car with an internal combustion engine, including hybrids — and you won't be permitted entry.

Ticketed spots are available to drivers of all EV brands; however, because the cinema is sponsored by Polestar, owners of the Swedish car brand's Polestar 2 can score free entry.

As for what you'll be watching, the lineup starts with Guy Ritchie's latest Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre, then goes blue with Avatar: The Way of Water. Next up is the nostalgic animated fun of The Super Mario Bros Movie, before retro openair cinema staple Dirty Dancing closes out the program. Yes, it's always on every drive-in and outdoor cinema lineup.

There'll also be food and beverages available to buy, complete with pizzas and bottomless popcorn. Mov'In Car isn't BYO, so you'll have to purchase all hot food and drinks inside — but you can bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.

Each film kicks off after last light each night, so around 7.30pm, with gates opening at 6pm. Price-wise, tickets for a car with up to five people cost $49.90.

Also, Mov'In Car is dog-friendly, although your pet pooch will need to stay in your electric vehicle.

Mov'In Car EV Cinema presented by Polestar screens at Entertainment Quarter's rooftop from Thursday, May 4–Sunday, May 7. For further details or to book, head to the Mov'In Car website.