2026 Summer Movie Deals for $3 or Less!
Summer fun doesn’t have to break the bank—especially with these movie deals!
Get your popcorn ready because we found the best summer movie programs where tickets are just $1-$3. From big animation hits to superhero favorites, your family can stay cool and entertained without spending a fortune.
Note: Showtimes, movie selections, ticket prices, and availability are subject to change without notice. Convenience fees online may apply. Always confirm details directly with the theater before making your movie plans!
AMC Summer Movie Camp
$3 per person
Score a deal on tickets to revisit some of your favorite animated films every week. Tickets are $3 per person!
2026 Schedule:
- June 22 & 24: Paddington in Peru
- June 29 & July 1: David
- July 6 & 8: How to Train Your Dragon
- July 13 & 15: The Lego Movie
- July 20 & 22: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- July 27 & 29: The Bad Guys 2
- August 3 & 5: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
- August 10 & 12: Muppet Treasure Island
The Catch: There’s a convenience fee, however the fee is waived for AMC Stubs A-List and Premiere members, and for Insiders (free to join) purchasing 4 or more tickets.
Harkins Summer Movie Fun
$1-2 per person
If it’s summertime, that means two things: blockbuster movies and the Harkins Summer Movie Fun program for kids. For nearly 50 years, Harkins Theatres has brought back some of Hollywood’s best family films to keep kids entertained and cool during the summer.
Kids can enjoy a movie a week for 8 weeks, for just $1 per film with the Digital Season Pass or $2 for single tickets. Each film is shown every weekday for one week at 9:45am.
2026 Schedule:
- June 1–5: Dog Man
- June 8–12: A Minecraft Movie
- June 15–19: KPop Demon Hunters
- June 22–26: How to Train Your Dragon
- June 29–July 3: The Bad Guys
- July 6–10: Mystery Movie
- July 13–17: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
- July 20–24: Paddington in Peru
Starlight Cinemas Summer Family Movies
$2.00 per person
Visit Starlight Cinemas (Lakewood, Corona, or Rancho Cucamonga locations) for family-friendly films playing all summer long. Pricing is $2 per admission in-person or $3.75 online.
2026 Schedule:
- June 9 & 10: A Minecraft Movie
- June 16 & 17: The Land Before Time
- June 23 & 24: The Bad Guys 2
- June 30 & July 1: How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)
- July 7 & 8: Dog Man
- July 14 & 15: Kung Fu Panda 4
- July 21 & 22: Trolls
- July 28 & 29: Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
$1.75 per person
Summer Movie Clubhouse is back at Cinemark with 10 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy safe and exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.75 per ticket for each movie (plus applicable taxes).
Save even more with $1 off deals on kids’ snack packs or any size popcorn and drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes.
2026 Schedule:
- June 1–4: Paddington (2015)
- June 8–11: Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
- June 15–18: KPOP Demon Hunters Sing-Along (2025)
- June 22–25: Shrek Forever After
- June 29–July 2: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
- July 6–9: A Minecraft Movie
- July 13–16: Dog Man
- July 20–23: How to Train Your Dragon
- July 27–30: The Bad Guys 2
- August 3–6: Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
Regal Summer Movie Express
$1 per ticket
Summer Movie Express tickets are just $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11am, featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy. Availability varies by location, check participating theaters for schedules.
2026 Schedule:
- June 1–4
- Sing
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
- June 8–11
- David
- Kung Fu Panda 4
- June 15–18
- KPop Demon Hunters (Sing-Along)
- The Wild Robot
- June 22–25
- The Bad Guys 2
- The Garfield Movie
- June 29–July 2
- A Minecraft Movie
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- July 6–9
- How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- July 13–16
- GOAT
- Scoob!
- July 20–23
- Animal Farm
- The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
- July 27–30
- Dog Man
- Paddington in Peru
- August 3–6
- Charlie the Wonderdog
- Despicable Me 4
- August 10–13
- Muppets Treasure Island
- The Sandlot
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas
$2 per ticket
Movies for $2 (plus $1.95 convenience fee) are back for LOOK Dine-In Cinemas’ Kids Summer Series. Click here for more details!
2026 Schedule:
May 25–28
- Barbie
- The Wizard of Oz
- The Lego Batman Movie
- Where the Wild Things Are
- Pokémon Detective Pikachu
June 1–4
- Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
- Dolphin Tale
- Paddington
- Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
June 8–11
- My Little Pony: The Movie
- Wonder
- Norm of the North
- Early Man
June 15–18
- KPop Demon Hunters
- Peter Rabbit
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
- The Garfield Movie
June 22–25
- Hotel Transylvania
- The Angry Birds Movie
- Paddington in Peru
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
June 29–July 2
- Tom & Jerry
- Speed Racer
- The Iron Giant
- Paddington 2
July 6–9
- Space Jam
- Beethoven
- The Great Muppet Caper
- Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
July 13–16
- The Little Rascals
- Hop
- How to Train Your Dragon
- Babe
July 20–23
- The Muppet Movie
- The Flintstones
- Dolittle
- Nanny McPhee
July 27–30
- Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
- The Goonies
- DC League of Super-Pets
- Pee-wee’s Big Adventure
August 3–5
- The Lego Movie
- Muppet Treasure Island
- The Sandlot
August 10–13
- The NeverEnding Story
- The Mask
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- The Wizard of Oz
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