In a bold new chapter for one of Jacksonville’s beloved theaters, Sun-Ray Cinema announced Thursday it is moving to a different Florida city.

Just days after the final movie played on Sun-Ray Cinema's big screen to a sold-out audience, the venue's new owners announced big plans for the space.

Sun-Ray Cinema is set to close its doors for the final time on Saturday.

Union South Partners said it will preserve the historic façade of Sun-Ray Cinema but if you’re hoping to catch another show, there’s not much time.

Could the Sun-Ray Cinema close soon and be replaced by a parking garage?

Could the Sun-Ray Cinema close soon and be replaced by a parking garage?

Pizza Party with Hello Mr. Joe at Sun-Ray Cinema’s Pizza Cave in Riverside’s Five Points is a monthly story-time with music featuring children’s performing artist Joe Gaskin’s creatively themed, literacy-based entertainment for kiddos. Singalongs, creative percussion and a guitalele (just what it sounds like!) that move the whole family to dance at this party, plus the best pizza slice you’ve ever eaten in a Cave. 11AM the first Saturday of the month. Full menu also available, open Tues - Sat for lunch and dinner.

Sitting right next to Sun-Ray Cinema in historic Five Points is the Pizza Cave, a unique restaurant hosting a color-changing backdrop that will leave you speechless. Pizza Cave serves up delicious pizza, salads, and more to visitors of Five Points and customers of Sun-Ray Cinema. River City Live’s first visit to the location was when Pizza Cave opened at the beginning of 2020. Since then, there have been many upgrades and changes as owner Shana and the rest of the crew are eager to serve the hungry people of Jacksonville!

Our friend, and co-owner of Sun-Ray Cinema, Shana David-Massett joined the show today to talk about the Oscars this Sunday. The films nominated for best picture at the 94th annual Academy Awards are “Belfast,” “CODA,” “Don’t Look Up,” “Drive My Car,” “Dune,” “King Richard,” “Licorice Pizza,” “Nightmare Alley,” “The Power of the Dog” and “West Side Story.”

That’s because “Wonder Woman 84” is the first showing at Sun-Ray Cinema’s new permanent drive-in theater location at 859-869 Willow Branch Avenue. Not only is Sun-Ray playing host to Wonder Woman Friday night, it’s also giving people a chance to re-visit the gang from “The Goonies”. “If you’re in a big tall vehicle, we’ve got a spot for you,” David-Massett said. “If you’ve got a short vehicle, we’ve got a spot for you.”Worry not, if you have a short vehicle, you won’t be placed behind a big vehicle. The “Wonder Woman 84” screening is Friday, January 8th, at 6:00 p.m. “The Goonies” starts at 9:00.

When’s the last time you went to a drive-in movie theater? If a movie outing sounds fun, just know that Sun-Ray Cinema is showing “Wonder Woman 1984″ on Christmas Day, with viewings scheduled daily through Jan. 7. The drive-in is also running a contest, Dec. 23 to Jan. 7, giving away 10 tickets to the theater. Snap a photo of your crew’s setup -- and be sure to tag WJXT and Sun-Ray Cinema! -- to be selected by the Morning Show Team and win a pass to be used at your next drive-in movie.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. When the coronavirus prompted businesses to shut down, one of the industries hit hard were movie theaters. With Hollywood hitting the pause button on releasing new films and self-quarantining becoming the order of the day, movie theaters had no choice but the shutdown. But Sun-Ray Cinema in Five Points came up with a better idea. The move has become a big hit, and its allowed the locally owned cinema to keep operating. When that date got pushed back, we just said well continue with this.Now, with Hollywood studios continuing the new feature moratorium, Sun-Ray is going to continue its On Demand offering.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Throughout June, Sun-Ray Cinema in Jacksonvilles Five Points neighborhood is offering a way for you to get a private screening of your favorite movie on the big screen while Hollywood takes a break from debuting new films. Sun-Ray said you can invite up to 15 guests to watch a film on a date and time that works with your schedule, youll just need to reserve the room first. When it comes to what you can watch, any movie on Blue-Ray or DVD will work, including home movies. You can also watch a big television event, binge something on a streaming service or have a screening on 35mm. You can also find the email and phone number to contact and schedule your event.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - News4Jax and Sun-Ray Cinema are teaming up for a special showing of WJXT Channel 4's documentary on the disaster in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. The film, 96 Hours of Anguish, which premiered on News4Jax two weeks ago, is making its big screen debut in Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. All proceeds will be donated to the Love & Life Foundation, a non-profit organization, which is helping rebuild the Bahamas. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.