I can hardly believe it, but summer is finally HERE!!! If you need some great rainy day (or air-conditioned) ideas for kids, I have found the best Cheap Summer Movies for Kids 2023! Take a look at some of these Boredom Busters for kids we found too!
Cheap Summer Movies for Kids
Everything just keeps getting more expensive, I swear! Going to the movies can now cost you big bucks. That’s why I wanted to find some deals for you, so that you can still enjoy outings – even with a tight budget!
I love taking my kids to cheap summer movies during the summer. It is a fun treat for them and a nice break for me! I hope you enjoy it too!
Summer Kids Programs
1. Harkins Theatres – $1 Per Movie!
Harkins brought their Summer Movie Fun back! 8 weeks of hilarious shows! This is one of the cheapest deals yet, and the movies are just as good as all the other programs! Tickets go on sale this Friday, 4/28!
- When: June 5 through July 28
- Sunday, Monday, Friday at 9:45 am
- Cost: Only $8 for the entire season pass!!
- Movie List:
- Minions: Rise of Gru: June 5 -9
- Sonic 2: June 12 – 16
- The Bad Guys: June 19 – 23
- The Secret Life of Pets: June 26 – 30
- The League of Super Pets: July 3 – 7
- Trolls World Tour – July 10 – 14
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish: July 17 – 21
- Hotel Transylvania Transformania: July 24 – 28
You are not going to get a better deal than this! Check participating locations here.
2. Megaplex Theatres – $1 Per Movie!
This is another amazing deal! Megaplex Theatres is offering 10 movies for only $10! It’s the best value and price I have spotted all year!
- When: 10:00 am on the dates specified for each location
- Sensory friendly versions start at 10:30 am
- Cost: $10 for the entire season pass (adults & kids)
- Extra Discounts: Only $1.50 per extra guest ticket
- Movie List:
- The Amazing Maurice
- The Bad Guys
- DC League of Super-Pets
- Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
- Minions: The Rise of Gru
- Mummies
- Paws of Fury
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
- Puss in Boots
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Check for participating locations here. Right now, it’s on sale. Usually the pass is $15 so get it while it’s only $10!
3. Cinemark Movie Theatre- $1.50 Per Movie
Cinemark Movie Theatre is also offering cheap movies this year! Here is everything that you need to know.
- When: Runs from June 21st through August 16th
- Wednesdays at 9:30 am
- Cost: ONLY $1.50 per movie tickets (adults & children)
- Extra Discounts: $1 off deals on kids’ snack packs and popcorn and drink combos
- Movie List:
- Minions the Rise of Gru – June 21st
- Sonic the Hedgehog – June 28th
- Mummies – July 5th
- The Bad Guys – July 12th
- Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank – July 19th
- DC League of Super Pets – July 26th
- Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile – August 2nd
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish – August 9th
All the movies are rated PG or G. Check here for participating locations.
4. Marcus Theatre – $1.88 Per Movie
Marcus Theatre is doing another Kids Dream Family Film Series, yay! Here is everything that you need to know about this great deal.
- When: Now through August 5th
- Cost: $15 season pass
- Extra Discount: $3.00 Popcorn and drink specials
- Movie List:
- Shrek 2: June 15 – June 17
- The Bad Guys : June 20 – June 24
- Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: June 27 – July 1
- The Amazing Maurice: July 4 – July 8
- Minions: Rise of Gru: July 11 – July 15
- Mummies: July 18 – July 22
- DC Leagues of Super Pets: July 25 – July 29
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish: August 1 – August 5
If you go to each movie it’s only $1.88 a ticket! Here are all the participating locations.
5. Regal Cinema – $2 Per Ticket
The Regal Summer Movie Express $2 Family Movies is BACK! Join Regal Cinemas all summer, every Tuesday and Wednesday for Regal Summer Movie Express. During the first show of the day, enjoy $2 tickets as we bring great family movies back to the BIG screen! And save even more by joining Regal Crown Club to get 50% off of popcorn every Tuesday!
- When: Every Tuesday and Wednesday
- Cost: ONLY $2 Per Tickets
- Extra Discount: 50% off popcorn every Tuesday
- Unlimited deal: $18.99 per month
- If you need a constant weekend activity this is the best deal to snag. You can see a new movie every weekend for only $3.80 a ticket! You also get a discount on concessions.
Here are participating locations. I will keep my eye out on a summer series – fingers crossed!
6. Classic Cinemas- $2 Per Movie!
Join Classic Cinemas for their Wednesday Morning Movie Series. It’s the perfect, affordable outing.
- When: June 7 through August 9
- Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am
- Cost: $2 per ticket
- Movie List:
- The Mitchells vs the Machine: 6/7
- Trolls World Tour: 6/14
- Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: 6/21
- Minions: The Rise of Gru: 6/28
- Paddington 2: 7/5
- DC League of Super Pets: 7/12
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish: 7/19
- The Amazing Maurice: 7/26
- Mummies: 8/2
- Surprise Movie!: 8/9
Check here for participating locations!
7. Cineplex Movie Theater – $2.99 Per Movie
Don’t have time during the weekday, I understand! I love this Cineplex Family Favorites deal because it runs on the weekend. Here is what you need to know about these cheap summer movies for kids .
- When: Saturday mornings
- Cost: $2.99 + tax (adults & children)
- Movie List:
- My Neighbor Totoro – 35th Anniversary – April 28th
Check back for new movies being added. Find the closest theater near you!
8. B & B Theatres – $3 Per Movie
B & B Theatres is doing a great Summer Kids Series. Tickets are $3 for Backstage Pass Members, which is free to join! Otherwise, they are $5.
- When: June 6th through July 27th
- Every Tuesday through Thursday at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm
- Sensory friendly showtime at 10:15 am
- Cost: $3 for Backstage Pass Members (free to join) and $5 for nonmembers
- Movie List:
- Mummies: June 6, 7, & 8
- DC League of Super-Pets: June 13, 14, & 15
- The Lego Movie 2: June 20, 21, & 22
- Smallfoot: June 27, 28, & 29
- Space Jam: July 4, 5, & 6
- Scoob!: July 11, 12, & 13
- The Lego: Batman Movie: July 18, 19, & 20
- Tom & Jerry: July 25, 26, & 27
I know my boys loved the Lego movie, so I am loving this lineup for them! Check for participating locations here.
9. Emagine – $3 Per Movie
I told you I had all the best cheap summer movies for kids! If you have an Emagine theatre near you, then you will want to grab this deal. Here is everything you need to know.
- When: June 10 – August 11
- Cost: $3 per movie!
- Movie List:
- Trolls World Tour: June 10 – June 16
- How to Train Your Dragon: June 17 – June 23
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World: June 24 – June 30
- Spirit Untamed: July 1 – July 7
- The Boss Baby: Family Business: July 8 – July 14
- Kung Fu Panda: July 15 – July 21
- How to Train Your Dragon: Abominable: July 22 – July 28
- Shrek: July 29 – August 4
- Puss in Boots: August 5 – August 11
I am a huge fan of How to Train your Dragon and Spirit so I LOVE this lineup. Check locations here, every location is participating!
Discounted Tickets
10. AMC – $5 Fan Favorites
- Discounted Tuesdays – every Tuesday you can get discounted tickets to shows by being a Rewards Stub Member. You can get started for Free and enjoy discounted Tuesday and free refills on large popcorns right away! Get signed up here.
- $5 Fan Favorites – This is one of the best deals that AMC offers. They run random movies that everyone loves and sell the tickets for only $5. You can find the schedule here. If there is nothing out, don’t worry, check back frequently for emerging schedules.
- Day Ticket Discount – If you weren’t already aware, seeing movies during the day actually saves you money! Before 4pm save 30% off evening ticket prices.
11. Malco – $3 Wednesdays
- Discounted Wednesdays – you can get $3 tickets to so many great Kids Movies!
- June 7th- July 26th – these are all 10 am showings at select theaters. Go to www.malco.com to check it out.
These Cheap Summer Movies for Kids Deals are a great way to save on entertainment for your family! Get your passes for a special treat that doesn’t cost your family a lot – enjoy!
sadly, my local Cinemark and Regal theaters are too far away from me this year, so, no movies for me!