Get ready for cheap summer movies! We have the scoop on several theaters offering summer programs in 2026. We’re talking $3 movies or less at Cinemark Theatres, Marcus Theatres, Classic Cinemas, and more. Plus, we have the scoop on what you can expect from others, including AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, and Phoenix Theatres.
Of course, if you’re more of a Netflix or Disney+ kinda family, you can always check out streaming services that offer free access .
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Cheap Summer Movies in 2026
Cinemark Theatres has cheap movie tickets for kids — only $1.75 each.
The Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark Theatres is returning this year from June - August for 10 weeks. Tickets are only $1.75, plus you can get $1 off popcorn and drink combos and kids’ snack packs.
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Ticket Price: $1.75
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Showtime: 9:30 a.m.
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Days: Wednesday (some locations may offer different days)
Movies in 2026:
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June 1 - 4: Paddington (2015)
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June 9 - 12: Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
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June 15 - 18: KPOP Demon Hunters Sing-Along (2025)
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June 22 - 25: Shrek Forever After
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June 29 - July 2: The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants
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July 6 - 9: A Minecraft Movie
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July 13 - 16: Dog Man
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July 20 - 23: How to Train Your Dragon
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July 27 - 30: The Bad Guys 2
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Aug. 3 - 6: Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
Classic Cinemas has $2 summer movies for kids every Wednesday.
Doors open at 9 a.m. (entertainment and games) with showtime at 10 a.m. for the Classic Cinemas Wednesday Morning Movie Series that runs from June 3 - Aug. 6. For groups of 20 or more, reservations are available. However, they require a kiddie combo (popcorn, kiddie drink or juice, and a fruit snack for $8.25). Classic Cinemas also dedicates an auditorium to sensory-friendly films on Wednesday mornings.
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Ticket Price: $2
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Showtime: 10 a.m.
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Days: Wednesday
Movies in 2026:
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June 3: How to Train Your Dragon
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June 10: Smurfs
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June 17: Kpop Demon Hunters
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June 24: Dog Man
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July 8: The Bad Guys 2
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July 15: The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants
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July 22: Paddington in Peru
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July 29: A Minecraft Movie
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Aug. 6: Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
Buy cheap movie tickets for $3 at Marcus Theatres’ Kids Dream Summer Film Series.
Marcus Theatres is bringing back their $3 Kids Movie Magic this June, plus $3.50 popcorn and drink specials. The event will wrap up on Aug. 13.
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Ticket Price: $3 (per person, per movie) or $15 (per person) for the Marcus Kids Dream Passport (allows you to see all 10 movies)
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Showtime: Varies
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Days: Sunday - Thursday in June - July
Movies in 2026:
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June 7 - 11: Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
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June 14 - 18: Charlie the Wonderdog
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June 21 - 25: Buffalo Kids
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June 28 - July 2: Dog Man
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July 5 - 9: Paddington
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July 12 - 16: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
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July 19 - 23: The Pout-Pout Fish
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July 26 - 30: Curious George
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Aug. 2 - 6: Sesame Street: Follow That Bird
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Aug. 9 - 13: The Muppet Movie
B&B Theatres is offering $3 tickets for the Summer Kids Series.
This year, the B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series starts on June 10 and runs through July 30.
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Ticket Price: $3 for Backstage Pass members, $5 for non-loyalty members
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Showtime: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
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Days: Tuesday - Thursday
Movies in 2026:
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June 10 - 11: Bad Guys 2
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June 17 - 18: Dog Man
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June 24 - 25: How to Train Your Dragon
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July 1 - 2: Smurfs
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July 8 - 9: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
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July 15 - 16: Paddington in Peru
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July 22 - 23: Angry Birds 2
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July 29 - 30: A Minecraft Movie
Enjoy $2 tickets to the Epic Theatres Wednesday Summer Kids Series this summer.
In 2026, tickets for kids are only $2 for the Summer Kids Series at Epic Theatres. The event starts on June 3 and runs through Aug. 5.
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Ticket Price: $2 for kids
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Showtime: 10 a.m.
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Days: Wednesdays
Movies in 2026:
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June 3: King of Kings
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June 10: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
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June 17: Kpop Demon Hunters Sing-Along (2025)
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June 24: David
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July 1: The Bad Guys 2
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July 8: A Minecraft Movie
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July 15: Smurfs
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July 29: Kung Fu Panda
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Aug. 5: How to Train Your Dragon
Enjoy free movie days at Phoenix Theatres.
How about a free summer movie for kids and a kiddie meal? Phoenix Theatres Entertainment is offering free summer movies at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from June 2 - Aug. 6, 2026, at select theaters. Start and end dates vary between locations (Danville 8, Atoka 11, and Empire Theatres 8 start May 26, while Marlow 6 doesn't start until June 23). All ages are welcome, and doors open at 9 a.m.
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Ticket Price: Free
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Showtime: 10 a.m.
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Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Movies in 2026:
Note these are the dates for Lennox 20, Savoy 16, Chartiers Valley 14, Main Gate 10, The Forge 5, and Lake Worth 8
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June 2 - 4: The Bad Guys/Sing
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June 9 - 11: The Bad Guys 2/Sing 2
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June 16 - 18: Trolls/The Secret Life of Pets
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June 23 - 25: Trolls Band Together/The Secret Life of Pets 2
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June 30 - July 2: Trolls World Tour/Hop
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July 7 - 9: The Wild Robot/Migration
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July 14 - 16: The Croods/Dr. Suess' The Lorax
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July 21 - 23: The Boss Baby/Abominable
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July 28 - 30: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie/Over The Hedge
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Aug. 4 - 6: Dog Man/Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken
Theaters Expected to Offer Cheap Summer Movies in 2026
Here's what you can expect for cheap summer movies from the following theaters in 2026.
Regal Summer Movie Express $1 movies will likely start in June.
Your family can enjoy movies like Sing 2, Trolls Band Together, Kung Fu Panda 4, and Despicable Me 4 for $1 per person at Regal Cinemas every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. this summer. If you join the free Regal Crown Club, you can save 50% on popcorn on Tuesdays. They also have a $5 Snack Pack that includes a snack-sized popcorn, junior-sized drink, and fruit snacks.
Look for $3 AMC Summer Movie Camp tickets all summer long.
For just $3, every Monday and Wednesday this summer, you can see popular movies such as The Bad Guys, The Wild Robot, Shrek, and The Secret Life of Pets with AMC Theatres Summer Movie Camp at participating theaters.
AMC offers Sensory Friendly Films for children on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, and on Wednesday evenings for mature audiences. Here's a full list of participating theaters. Showtimes vary by theater.
Harkins Theatres will have $1 movie tickets beginning in June.
For just $1 per movie, kids and adults can take in eight movies like Transformers One, The Garfield Movie, and Harold and the Purple Crayon for eight weeks during Harkins Theatres Summer Movie Fun program. These special showings from June - July are only available at 9:45 a.m.
Megaplex Theatres will likely offer a cheap movie ticket pass for $25 this summer.
We expect Megaplex Theaters will offer their Megaplex Theatres’ Kids Summer Movie series this year. You must have an active MyMegaRewards account to participate in their summer movie program (but it's free to join).
The $25 movie pass works for kids and adults, and gives you access to 10 movies such as Abominable, The Croods, The Boss Baby, and Spirit Untamed for 10 weeks at 10 a.m. Plus, each passholder can get $1 off one standard Kid's Combo per movie. Additional tickets to individual movies will be available at an extra cost of $2.50 each.
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