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Kids Summer Movies 2025

By: Author Jacquie Fisher

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The FREE Summer Movies for 2025 are here and they are part of our ultimate FREE summer activities for kids series!

We love catching up on movies we’ve missed with schedules being so crazy during the school year. And summer films are also a fun way to spend a hot afternoon too! See what’s playing this year at various theaters and save a few dollars with these free and cheap outings that are perfect for kids and families to enjoy together.

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Free & Cheap Kids Summer Movies for 2025

There’s nothing like a cool theater on a hot day and many of the national movie houses are hosting summer kids films this year!  Films being featured include new movies along with some old favorites too. A number of the films originated as kids books made into movies (a great way to inspire summer reading time before seeing the film ;).

Don’t want to hit the theaters? Be sure to check out the Amazon FreeTime Unlimited FREE Trial!!  Kids ages 3 – 12 will have access to all types of age-appropriate movies, e-books, educational apps & their favorite learning t.v. shows! This is perfect if you’re traveling, at ball games or activities with older kids or want to have some tech options on hand while doing errands.

We’ve included theater links to movie lists so you can see what’s playing along with some related activities and highlights for movie trailers. There will be different schedules for each movie so be sure to find the closest theater near you to check the summer schedule.

Also, try hosting a backyard movie this year! We’ve put up our outdoor movie screen for summer movies and have family movie nights outside on blankets & chairs together!

AMC Summer movies for kids and family

2025 AMC Kids Summer Movie Camp

Summer movie camp is BACK at AMC Theaters!! After a few year hiatus, the popular theater chain will have movies showing on Mondays and Wednesdays this summer. Movies are $3 per person and showtimes vary depending on theaters so check with your local AMC for more details.

Families can enjoy the following flicks:

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Free Summer Movies for Kids @ Phoenix Theaters

Phoenix Theaters is one again offering totally FREE summer movies for 2025!  These theaters have the biggest variety of movies showing this summer (more than 20 different shows!). Films are show at 10 am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and all ages are welcome.  Movies vary by location but will include family favorites like:

 ** A number of the movies showing here also fit our Kids Movies with STEM Activities ideas too!

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2025 Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse will have cheap ($1.75) movies every Wednesday from June 19th – August 10th!  They will also have discounts on popcorn and drinks during the shows.

Here’s what’s featured for their 8 week summer movie deals:

  • Bad Guys
  • Spongebob
  • Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse
  • Shrek 2
  • Despicable Me 4
  • Kung Fu Panda 4
  • Garfield: The Movie
  • The Wild Robot
  • Sonic 3
  • Lego Batman

Megaplex Theaters Kids Summer Movies

Megaplex Theaters have a “10 movies for $25” movie pass available for kids and families (or $2.50 per movie).  Movies start at 10 am but days vary by location so you’ll need to check this list of 2025 summer movies to see what’s playing each week near you.

Their movies include some stand-outs that I don’t see at other theaters:

  • The Croods (parts 1 & 2)
  • Captain Underpants (did you know this is based on a book series?!)
  • Spirit
  • Boss Baby (both movies)
  • Abominable

B&B Theaters Summer Movies

After a short hiatus, B&B Theaters will once again have lower cost Summer Movies in 2025! Showtimes are at 10 am and 12:30 pm with prices at $3 for theater members or $5 for non-members.

B&B will offer movies similar to many of the other theaters. If this is a primary movie chain in your area, see the full list of movies and showtimes here!

Harkins Theater $1 Movies

Harkins Theaters are offering an 8 movies/8 weeks/$8 pass for kids and adults! Or you can pay $2 at the box office. Still one of the best prices for summer movies if you have a theater near you. They have many of the same films as the previous theaters with one new (old 😉 one being Transformers One.

Check out the movie list and Harkins Theater locations here!

Regal Cinemas Summer Movies for Kids

Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express is back this year with their 2025 offerings and has some different films than other theaters.  Films are only $1 and run from June 10th – August 6th on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

Regal has the biggest selection of summer movies for kids — here are a few highlights:

  • Paddington in Peru
  • Paw Patrol
  • TMNT
  • Puss in Boots
  • Sonic 2 & 3
  • If
  • The Wild Robot
  • Sing 2
  • The Bad Guys

Marquee Summer Movies for Kids

Marquee Theaters has FREE admission for their summer movie series!!  Movies run at 9:30 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with most locations offering 2 movies each day/week!! Their website doesn’t list specific films which leads me to believe it will vary by location so check with your local Marquee theater.

CMX Cinemas Summer Movies

CMX Cinemas will show low cost movies for summer in their 2025 Kids Summer Movie FunFest! In the past, films were shown at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. It will vary by location and not all theaters seem to be participating so do check in at your local one to see if they’ll offer them this summer.

More FREE Summer Activities for Kids, Tweens & Teens

Be sure to grab the FREE printable summer activities calendar of “100 No Cost Things to do this Summer” too!

And also check out –> 20 FUN Things to do on a Summer Night!