Summer is here and Birmingham has an incredible lineup of free and discounted movies for families this year! From outdoor movies under the stars to $1 theatre deals that make it easy to beat the heat, we have rounded up every option so you can plan your summer movie nights without any guesswork.
Whether you are looking for a free Friday night out at CityWalk, a $1 weekday morning movie at Regal, or a free kids fest at Premiere LUX, — Birmingham has something for every family and every budget.
Bookmark this page, share it with your mom friends, and check back as we update it throughout the summer. And as always — verify hours and showtimes directly with each venue before heading out, especially for outdoor movies where weather can change things quickly!
Free and Discounted Summer Movies for Families
FREE Friday Flicks at City Walk
2400 Block 9th Ave N, Birmingham
💰 FREE | Every Friday night in June | Seating opens 7pm | Movie at dusk Free tickets required — grab yours at citywalkbham.com.
June 6 – Despicable Me 4
June 13 – Moana 2
June 20 – Dogman
June 27 – Paw Patrol: The Movie
Trussville Movie Nights at The Gateway Green
Ferus/The Gateway Green, Trussville
💰 FREE | Tuesday nights in June
June 2 — Up
June 9 — Encanto
June 16 — Ratatouille
June 23 — The SpongeBob Movie
Movies at Avondale Park
Avondale Park, Birmingham
💰 FREE | Every Tuesday night in June Free movies at the historic Garden Theater amphitheater. Come early, bring a blanket.
Check @avondale.moviesintpark on IG for the 2026 movie lineup!
Movies on the Mountain at Vulcan Park
1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham
$10 Adults + Kids | Free under 5 | Vulcan Members $8 Saturday | Gates open at 7:30 PM Showtime at 8 PM
popcorn and cookies while supplies last, local vendors, cash bar for adults. Tickets at visitvulcan.com — sell out fast!
June 13 — Space Jam
Irondale Screen Scene Movie Series
Beacon Park, Irondale
💰 FREE | Select Friday nights Games and train rides starting at 7pm, movie at dusk. Popcorn, hot dogs, snow cones available!
June 19 — The Princess and the Frog
July 17 — Top Gun
Regal Cinemas — Summer Movie Express
Regal Cinemas Trussville and participating locations
💰 $1 per ticket | Monday through Thursday at 11am | June 1 through August 13| all attendees get $3 off a Snack Pack which includes a junior sized drink, popcorn, and fruit gummies!
Week 1 (June 1-4) — Sing & TMNT: Mutant Mayhem
Week 2 (June 8-11) — Kung Fu Panda 4 & David
Week 3 (June 15-18) — KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along & The Wild Robot
Week 4 (June 22-25) — The Bad Guys 2 & The Garfield Movie
Week 5 (June 29-July 2) — A Minecraft Movie & Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Week 6 (July 6-9) — How to Train Your Dragon & Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Week 7 (July 13-16) — Scoob! & TBA
Week 8 (July 20-23) — Animal Farm & The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
Week 9 (July 27-30) — Dog Man & Paddington in Peru
Week 10 (Aug 3-6) — Charlie the Wonderdog & Despicable Me 4
Week 11 (Aug 10-13) — The Sandlot & Muppets: Treasure Island
AMC Summer Movie Camp
$3 tickets Mondays and Wednesdays at 11am and 2pm | June 22 through August 12
Week 1 (June 22 & 24) — Paddington in Peru
Week 2 (June 29 & July 1) — David
Week 3 (July 6 & 8) — How to Train Your Dragon
Week 4 (July 13 & 15) — The Lego Movie
Week 5 (July 20 & 22) — Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Week 6 (July 27 & 29) — The Bad Guys 2
Week 7 (Aug 3 & 5) — The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
Week 8 (Aug 10 & 12) — Muppet Treasure Island
AmStar Alabaster — FREE Summer Kids Movies
AmStar Cinemas, Alabaster
💰 FREE | Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am Tickets purchased at theater day of showing — first come first served! Optional $6 Summer Kids Combo — popcorn and 16oz drink available 9-11am
June 2 & 3 — The Wild Robot
June 9 & 10 — Sonic the Hedgehog 3
June 16 & 17 — K-Pop Demon Hunters
June 23 & 24 — Minecraft
July 7 & 8 — How to Train Your Dragon
July 14 & 15 — The Bad Guys 2
July 21 & 22 — Dog Man
July 28 & 29 — SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
August 4 & 5 — Minions: The Rise of Gru
Premiere LUX Cine GSX Birmingham — FREE Summer Kids Fest
500 Lakeshore Parkway, Birmingham | Bessemer — Bessemer Premiere 14 Promenade | Pell City — Pell City Premiere LUX Cinertainment | Gadsden — Gadsden Premiere 16, Gadsden Mall
💰 FREE | Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 11am Sponsored by Dippin’ Dots with free candy while supplies last!
June 10 & 11 — The Bad Guys 2
June 17 & 18 — SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
June 24 & 25 — How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)
July 1 & 2 — Pets on a Train
July 8 & 9 — Dog Man
July 15 & 16 — Smurfs
July 22 & 23 — Gabby’s Dollhouse the Movie
July 29 & 30 — Night of the Zoopocalypse
August 5 & 6 — A Minecraft Movie
