Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap.
During the summer, parents are always looking for ways to keep the kids entertained on a budget. And, on a hot day, there’s nothing better than an air-conditioned theater with a family-friendly flick on the big screen.
Going to the movies can be an expensive adventure, so bargain hunters and frugal film fanatics are always on the lookout for discounted tickets.
Fortunately, some movie theater chains are offering cheap summer movies for families in the summer of 2024. Also, be sure to check with your local theater chains for more summer movie series.
Here’s what’s playing on multiplexes around the country for family fun on the cheap in 2024.
1. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Stake your spot at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Summer Kids Camp.
All Kids Camp tickets are $5 each for kids of all ages — including adults. Each week brings a family-friendly movie to the big screen, from recent animated favorites to timeless classics.
The series runs all summer, from May 31 to Aug. 30, 2024. Titles, dates and showtimes vary by market.
2. AMC Theatres
Camp out at AMC Theaters’ Summer Movie Camp.
All Summer Movie Camp tickets are just $3 each for kids and adults. A family-friendly Illumination title will be featured for eight weeks, every Monday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The series runs all summer, from June 24 to Aug. 14, 2024. Titles, dates and showtimes may vary by market.
3. Cinemark
No membership required. Everyone is welcome at Cinemark’s Summer Club House.
All Summer Club House tickets are $1.75 each for children and adults. A family-favorite title will be screened Monday to Thursday for 10 weeks.
The series runs all summer, from June 10 to Aug. 15, 2024. Titles, dates and showtimes may vary by market.
4. Harkins Theatres
Enjoy blockbuster savings with Harkins Theatres’ Summer Movie Fun.
All Summer Movie Fun tickets are $2 each for children and adults. A Summer Movie Fun Pass is also available for $8 — making each flick just $1. A family-favorite flick will be screened every Monday to Friday for eight weeks.
The series runs all summer, from June 3 to July 26, 2024. Titles, dates and showtimes may vary by market.
Harkins Theatres has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas.
5. Marcus Theatres
Dream big at Marcus Theatres’ Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series.
All Summer Kids Dream Family Film tickets are $3 each for kids of all ages — including adults. A passport is also available for $18 — making each flick just $1.50. A family-friendly movie shows on the big screen every Sunday to Thursday for 12 weeks. (Beginning Aug. 3, 2024, the series picks up an additional Saturday screening.)
Best of all, American Family Insurance is offering two FREE passes to any Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series movie.
The series runs all summer, from June 9 to Aug. 29, 2024. Titles, dates and showtimes vary by market.
6. Regal Cinemas
All aboard Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express.
All Summer Movie Express tickets are $1 each for children and adults. A family-favorite flick will be screened every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. for nine weeks.
The series runs all summer, from June 11 to Aug. 7, 2024. Titles, dates and showtimes may vary by market.
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