Where to See Free or Cheap Summer Movies Next Year

Although the cheap summer movie programs are finished for this year, we anticipate a full lineup in 2027 that'll likely rival past events. Here's everything we expect at AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, Cinemark Theatres, plus others next year.

Of course, if you’re more of a Netflix or Disney+ kinda family, you can always check out streaming services that offer free access .

All times are local. Movie ticket prices don't include any potential tax. Local participation may vary.

Cheap Summer Movies in 2027

Next summer, enjoy free movie days at Phoenix Theatres.

How about a free summer movie for kids and a kiddie meal? Phoenix Theatres Entertainment will likely offer free summer movies at 10 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from June to August in 2027 at select theaters. Start and end dates vary between locations. All ages are welcome, and doors open at 9 a.m.

Regal Summer Movie Express $1 movies will likely start next June.

Your family can enjoy movies for $1 per person at Regal Cinemas every Monday through Thursday (11 a.m.). If you join the free Regal Crown Club, you can save 50% on popcorn on Tuesdays. They also have a $3 Snack Pack that includes a snack-sized popcorn, junior-sized drink, fruit snacks, and/or Dippin' Dots ice cream.

Beginning next June, Harkins Theatres will have $1 movie tickets.

For just $1 per movie, kids and adults can take in eight movies for eight weeks during Harkins Theatres Summer Movie Fun program. These special showings from June through July are only available at 9:45 a.m.

We anticipate cheap movie tickets for kids — only $1.75 a ticket at Cinemark Theatres in 2027.

We anticipate the Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark Theatres will return next year from June - August for 10 weeks. Look for tickets to be $1.75, get $1 off popcorn and drink combos and kids’ snack packs.

Classic Cinemas has $2 summer movies for kids every Wednesday during the summer.

Doors open at 9 a.m. (entertainment and games) with showtime at 10 a.m., for the Wednesday Morning Movie Series at Classic Cinemas. 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.

Next year, get $2 tickets to the Epic Theatres Wednesday Summer Kids Series.

In 2027, we predict tickets for kids will be $2 for the Summer Kids Series at Epic Theatres. Watch for the event to start in May and run through the beginning of August. Movies will show on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Megaplex Theatres will likely offer a cheap movie ticket pass for $25 next summer.

We expect Megaplex Theaters will offer their Megaplex Theatres’ Kids Summer Movie series next year. You must have an active MyMegaRewards account to participate in their summer movie program (it's free to join!).

The $25 movie pass works for kids and adults — and gives you access to 10 movies for 10 weeks at 10 a.m. Plus, each pass holder 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.

Look for $3 AMC Summer Movie Camp tickets all summer long.

For just $3, every Monday and Wednesday next summer, you can see popular movies 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 is a full list of participating theaters. Showtimes vary by theater.

Buy cheap movie tickets for $3 at Marcus Theatres’ Kids Dream Summer Film Series in 2027.

Watch for Marcus Theatres bring back their $3 Kids Movie Magic next June (plus $3.50 popcorn and drink specials). The event will wrap up around mid-August.

We predict B&B Theatres will offer $3 tickets for the Summer Kids Series next summer.

Next year, the B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series will likely start around June 9 and run through the end of July. Backstage Pass members can expect $3 ticket prices, while nonmembers will have to pay $5. We anticipate movies will play Tuesday - Thursday with showtimes at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

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