Goodrich Quality Theaters confirmed Thursday it is purchasing the Huntington Drive-In.
The announcement came via a press release.
Current owner John Detzler has said he signed a purchase agreement for the theater March 27 and intended to close the deal April 15.
Goodrich intends to convert the theater to 4K digital projection by April 30, according to the press release, which will provide a "sharper, brighter image."
The drive-in will also accept Goodrich's loyalty reward program beginning May 1, according to the release.
The theater will open with the same ticket prices and have most of the same food at the concession stand, according to the release.
To celebrate the drive-in's 65th anniversary, there will be a free screening of "Penguins of Madagascar" and "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" April 24 and 25, the release stated.
Installation of the new projector will begin April 27 and the theater will have a free screening of "Maleficent" April 30, according to the release.
The drive-in's season will begin May 1 with a screening of "Avengers: Age of Ultron," the release stated.
Detzler and his wife, Nellie, plan to stay the first two weekends to help the new owners get up and running, they have said.
The Detzlers, who have owned the Huntington Drive-In since 2001, have been trying to sell the theater for two years in order to move to a retirement property in Colorado they purchased in 1995.
"We want to thank all of our loyal customers for 13 great seasons," the Detzlers said in the release. "We hope patrons continue visiting the Huntington Drive-In for many more years; it will always hold a special place in our heart."
Goodrich has operated the Huntington 7 theater since 1999, the release stated.
"In 1969, I opened my first drive-in theater in Big Rapids, Mich., followed up by three more locations and operated them for over 15 years," owner Bob Goodrich said in the release. "Viewing a blockbuster at a drive-in has been an integral part of movie-going history, and we will do our best to uphold this tradition in Huntington. We want families and drive-in enthusiasts to continue to enjoy what they supported for past the 65 years."