Where to Find Free & Cheap Movies for Kids This Summer

Enjoy cheap movies with the kids all summer long!

Looking for inexpensive entertainment for the kids? Going to the movies can be really expensive, but fortunately, many theaters offer cheap children’s summer movies that you can all enjoy together!

Check out this list of kid-friendly summer movie offers to help your crew beat the heat (and the inevitable summer boredom) without blowing your entertainment budget on one trip to the movies. 🤩

Here are the best cheap (and even free!) summer movie offers for kids in 2026:

Stop by the Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark Theaters.

June 1st through August 6th, participating Cinemark Theaters will be hosting a 10-week Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse event every Wednesday at 9:30 AM. See kid-friendly movies for just $1.75 per ticket, and save on snacks, too, with $1 off kids snack packs and popcorn & drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes.

Head here for more details and to find a participating theater near you. Note that select theaters may also offer additional show times.

Regal Theaters Summer Movies for Kids Just $1!

June 1st through August 13th, Regal Theaters is hosting their Regal Summer Movie Express event, where you can see select movies for just $1! These movies are offered starting at 11 AM Monday through Thursday. All attendees will receive $3 off a Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, popcorn, and fruit gummies, and/or a cup of Dippin’ Dots ice cream.

Plus, Regal Club Crown members can score 25% off candy on Mondays and 50% off popcorn on Tuesdays.

See the schedule for summer 2026! Availability may vary by location.

Summer Movie Camp Only $3 at AMC Theaters

June 22nd through August 12th, AMC Theaters is hosting its Summer Movie Camp for families, where you can see select movies for just $3 on Mondays and Wednesdays!

Visit here for movie selection.

Catch a $2 movie at Classic Cinemas every Wednesday.

June 3rd through August 6th, Classic Cinemas is showing family-friendly movies for just $2 per ticket. You can get reserved seating tickets online with no convenience fee or buy tickets at the theatre. Doors open at 9 AM for entertainment and games, and the movie begins at 10 AM.

All locations will have a Wednesday morning showtime for guests with special sensory needs. Moviegoers can talk and move around with the lights turned up and the sound turned down.

Visit the Classic Cinemas site for the 2026 lineup and more details.

Take the whole family to Phoenix Theatres for FREE movies all summer long!

Phoenix Theatres is showing family-friendly movies for FREE at 10 AM every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning starting June 2nd. Doors open at 9 AM, and all age groups are welcome. Plus, they’ll have a special Kiddie Meal available!

Find a Phoenix Theatres location near you.

*Note that the end-of-summer dates vary by location.

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