Check out this fun list of Summer movies for kids. You can get a great discount on a movie, get out of the heat, and relax for a bit!
Summer Movies for Kids
Every summer, when my kids were younger, about 4 days into break we would reach the point that the kids would start announcing that they're B.O.R.E.D. That's why I LOVED having a few activities in my arsenal to break up the week.
These discounted summer movies for kids are a great way to have a fun summer outing on a budget! Â Here are the summer lineups for nationwide as well as some large regional theaters.
Cinemark – Kids Clubhouse –Â $1.75 Movie Tickets
Starting the week of June 10 through August 15, Cinemark is bringing back their 2024 summer Movie Clubhouse for Kids – where you can purchase tickets for just $1.75 each! You can also get a discount on snacks – $1 off kids snack packs and specials on the “any size” popcorn and drink combos too.Â
Note that this IS only available at participating theaters so check the website to see if your local theatre is included!Â
Here are some of the show features they're planning:Â
- June 10 – 13: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
- June 17 – 20: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- June 24 – 27: Shrek 2
- 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 29 – August 1: Migration
- August 5 – 8: Transylvania
- August 12 – 15: Paddington 2
They also offer some other discounts every day – so certainly take advantage of those if you have a Cinemark theatre near you.
- Cinemark Movie Club – 20% off concessions, waived online fees, and one 2D ticket per month
- Cinemark SuperSavers – Save on concessions and tickets
- Early Bird Discounts – Arrive for a movie before 1 PM and get a discount!
- Discount Tuesdays – Bring the whole family for discounted tickets
- Cinemark Senior Day – Special discount pricing for Seniors
- Student Discount – Show your student ID and get a discounted ticket
- Discount Family Day – This is typically on Mondays – Check your local theatre for exact costs
If we spot any extra kids discounts for the summer we will definitely let you know!
Regal Cinemas – $2 Movie Tickets
Regal hasn't confirmed this yet for 2024, but we are hoping they bring back the same program they offered in 2023.
In 2023, Regal Cinemas offered $2 Admission on Tuesdays & Wednesdays ALL summer long to certain kids movies! Â
Schedules will vary based on times that your local theatre opens, so be sure to check the Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Schedule and see what your theatre is offering.
Regal has some discounts and promotions running year round too – these might help out if you have older kiddos or a large family:Â
- Regal Unlimited – Limitless movies for as low as $18.99 a month!
- Disney Team Up – Earn extra credits from specific Disney movies watched at Regal Cinemas
- IMAX Triple Crown – Use your Regal Crown Card to buy 2 IMAX movies and get $10 off your 3rd ticket
- Regal Value Days –Â Every Tuesday, Regal Crown Club members can enjoy discounted ticket prices and 50% off popcorn; Every Monday, Crown Club members can get 25% off candy
AMC Theatres – Summer Movie Camp for Kids with $3 tickets!
For 2024, AMC is kicking off a Summer Movie Camp for Kids!
Beginning June 24, 2024, ticket prices will be $3 for these features – a great way to beat the heat and enjoy a movie!Â
Here are the movies you can look forward to seeing at these summer discounts for 2024:Â
- June 24 and June 26: Minions: The Rise of Gru
- July 1 and 3: The Lorax
- 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
Like Cinemark, AMC offers some discounts available all year long that you may want to take advantage of:
- Discount Tuesdays – Become an AMC Stub Member to get this discount – this is valid for ANY showing on Tuesdays and you can also get a $5 Concession Cameo Bundle (popcorn and drink) on Tuesdays
- Discount Tickets before 5 pm – You can get a 30% discount on tickets EVERY DAY as long as your showing starts before 5 PM
- Student Discount – Show your student ID and get a discounted ticket
- Military Discount – Show your Military ID and get a discounted ticket
- $5 Fan Faves – Get a ticket for $5 for fan favorite movies (varies by location)
UEC Theaters – Kids $1 Summer Movie Lineup
Starting June 12, Kids Movie Tickets are just $1 every Wednesday at 10am! The movie lineup will follow this schedule:
- Despicable Me – June 12
- Minions Rise of Gru – June 19
- Migration – June 26
- Trolls Band Together – July 10
- How To Train Your Dragon – July 17
- Shrek 2 – July 24
UEC has some discounts and promotions running year round too – these might help out if you have older kiddos or a large family:Â
- Bargain Tuesdays  – $6 will get you a Movie Ticket and a Small Popcorn (with your loyalty card) all day long!
Other Kids Summer Movie Promotions
If you don't have a national theatre near you, but have a smaller local theatre, be sure to check with them and see if they have any Summer movies for kids they're offering. Here are a few regional offers we found for 2024:Â
Cineplex – For 2024, see family movies on Saturday mornings with tickets just $3.99! This promo kicks off for 2024 on May 18 with Migration!
Harkins Theaters – For 2024, get a Season Pass to see 8 Weeks of movies (8 movies total) for $8! It definitely might be worth keeping an eye on if you have a Harkins Theatre in your area.
Marcus Theatres – For 2024, Marcus Theatres is offering $3 Tickets for Family Movies on select mornings.
They also offer discounts through the week for various showings. (Plus don't miss the ULTIMATE Popcorn Tub!)
- Military Discount – Show your military ID and grab a ticket for just $7.50
- $5 TuesdaysÂ
- $6 Student Thursdays – Valid with a school ID
- Early Bird Movies – Movies before 11 AM are just $6!
- Young at Heart Discount – If you're 60 or older, grab a special discounted price
Showcase Cinemas – Bookworm Wednesdays allow kids to get FREE movie admission when they present a book report on a book they've read!  Accompanying parent and children 6 and under will receive free admission as well.  Note that tickets must be reserved online or via the app.
Megaplex Theatres – For 2024, get 10 weeks of Summer Movies for Kids for just $25 (That's only $2.50 PER MOVIE!). This is one of the best promos we have seen, so definitely hop on this one if you have a Megaplex near you 🙂  They do have a few restrictions to keep in mind, so check those out before heading out so you know what to expect.
Phoenix Theatres – This is an AWESOME one if you have one of these theaters in your area. For 2024, you can see FREE kids movies on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10 am. Doors open at 9 am those days and there are specials on food and drink too. It is select showings but perfect if you're looking for something to do!
If your family loves spending time together watching movies – you also might want to consider a video projector and outdoor movie screen (or one like this!) so you can make backyard movie nights a new tradition 🙂
Have you seen any other local theaters offering Summer Movies for Kids at a discount? Let us know and we will get them added to the list!Â
Joelle says
I got an email from Regal about a month ago advertising $1 movies, so they’re definitely doing it again this year.
Katelyn - PPP Team says
Woohoo, that is so excited! Thanks for letting us know Joelle.
HayLee Shurtleff says
In the Salt Lake valley (Utah), Megaplex theatres offer discounted kids movies all summer! $10 for 10 movies. They typically have discounted concessions for them also.
https://store.megaplextheatres.com/Kids-Summer-Movie-Pass-2018-P341.aspx
Laurie says
Love that HayLee – thanks so much for sharing!
Megan says
I live in Southern Ohio and there is a movie theater nearby called Star Cinemas. Every Wednesday from May until August they offer free movies on Wednesday morning. There is a list on their website. 🙂