Looking for affordable summer activities for the whole family? Various theaters are offering fantastic deals on kids’ movies throughout the summer of 2024. Whether you’re looking for $1 movie days, discounted snack packs, or even free screenings, there’s a summer movie program that fits your budget. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the best summer movie deals at Regal, AMC, Cinemark, Phoenix Theatres, and Marcus Theatre. Enjoy a fun and budget-friendly cinema experience with these incredible offers!

Phoenix Theatres: Free Summer Movies (May 28 – Aug. 29)

Phoenix Theatres offers free movies for kids at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from May 28 – August 29. Doors open at 9 a.m.

Ticket Price: Free
Showtime: 10 a.m. (local)
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Movies in 2024:

• May 28 – 30: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
• June 4 – 6: The Angry Birds Movie 2, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
• June 11 – 13: Smurfs: The Lost Village, Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
• June 18 – 20: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Emoji Movie
• June 25 – 27: Land Before Time, Beethoven
• July 2 – 4: Sing 2, Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat
• July 9 – 11: Trolls Band Together, Little Rascals
• July 16 – 18: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, The Flintstones
• July 23 – 25: The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Dolittle
• July 30 – Aug. 1: Migration, Peter Pan (2003)

7. Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series: $3 Tickets

Marcus Theatres offers $3 movie tickets as part of their Kids Dream Summer Film Series, plus $3 popcorn and drink specials. You can also purchase a Kids Dream Passport for $18, which allows you to see all 12 movies.

Ticket Price: $3 (per person, per movie) or $18 (Kids Dream Passport)
Showtime: Varies
Days: Sunday through Thursday (June – July), plus Saturday in August

Movies in 2024:

• June 9 – 13: Minions: The Rise of Gru
• June 16 – 20: Sonic the Hedgehog
• June 23 – 27: Under the Boardwalk
• June 30 – July 4: Trolls Band Together
• July 7 – 11: The Spongebob Squarepants Movie
• July 14 – 18: PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
• July 21 – 25: Migration
• July 28 – Aug. 1: The Jungle Bunch: Operation Meltdown
• Aug. 3 – 8: Shrek
• Aug. 10 – 15: The Lego Movie
• Aug. 17 – 22: Wonder Park
• Aug. 24 – 29: Sing 2

1. Regal Summer Movie Express: $1 Movies (June 11 – Aug. 7)

Starting June 11, enjoy $1 movies at Regal Cinemas every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. through August 7. As a bonus, Regal Crown Club members get 50% off popcorn on Tuesdays. They also offer a $5 Snack Pack, which includes snack-sized popcorn, a junior-sized drink, and fruit snacks. Here’s the nine-week movie schedule:

Ticket Price: $1
Showtimes: 11 a.m. (local)
Days: Tuesday and Wednesday

Movies in 2024:

• June 11 – 12: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
• June 18 – 19: Teenage Mutant Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, The Angry Birds Movie 2
• June 25 – 26: Despicable Me 3, Migration
• July 2 – 3: Spiderman: Into The Universe, Paw Patrol: The Movie
• July 9 – 10: Spiderman: Across The Spider-Verse, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
• July 16 – 17: Clifford The Big Red Dog, Sonic The Hedgehog
• July 23 – 24: Trolls Band Together, Sonic The Hedgehog 2
• July 30 – 31: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, Kung Fu Panda 3
• August 6 – 7: Minions: The Rise of Gru, Sing 2

2. AMC Summer Movie Camp: $3 Movies (June 24 – Aug. 14)

Enjoy $3 movies at AMC Theatres every Monday and Wednesday through August 14. Showtimes vary by location.

Ticket Price: $3
Showtimes: Varies
Days: Monday and Wednesday

Movies in 2024:

• June 24 and 26: Minions: The Rise of Gru
• July 8 and 10: Sing
• July 15 and 17: Sing 2
• July 22 and 24: The Secret Life of Pets
• July 29 and 31: Migration
• August 5 and 7: Despicable Me 2
• August 12 and 14: Despicable Me 3

AMC also offers Sensory Friendly Films on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, and on Wednesday evenings for mature audiences. Check their website for a full list of participating theaters.

3. Cinemark Theatres’ Summer Movie Clubhouse: $1.75 Tickets

From June to August, Cinemark Theatres offers $1.75 tickets for their Summer Movie Clubhouse. Plus, get $1 off popcorn and drink combos and kids’ snack packs.

Ticket Price: $1.75
Showtime: 10 a.m. (local)
Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

Movies in 2024:

• June 10 – 13: Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
• June 17 – 20: Hedgehog 2
• June 24 – 27: Shrek
• July 1 – 4: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
• July 8 – 11: The Lego Movie
• July 15 – 18: Trolls Band Together
• July 22 – 25: How to Train Your Dragon
• July 27 – Aug. 1: Migration
• Aug. 5 – 8: Hotel Transylvania
• Aug. 12 – 15: Paddington 2