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March 14, 2026

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Summer Movies for Kids for $1 or $3!

Beat the heat and get a steal of a deal on tickets to kid-favorite movies June - August with Regal or AMC!

It’s so much fun to watch a movie on the giant screen in the cool A/C! Better yet, it’s great to save money on movies! This summer, kids can beat the heat enjoying discounted films at a theater near you. Let’s go!

Summer Movies for Kids in Local Theaters 

Regal’s Summer Movie Express $1 Movies

Regal’s Summer Movie Express brings family movies for kids each week on Tuesdays and Wednesday starting Tuesday, June 10 and continuing till Wed., August 6. Get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show (usually about 10 a.m.). Kid ticket holders can also purchase a $5 Snack Pack that includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn and fruit snacks. Pair it with Dippin’ Dots for an additional $3.

 

Locations:
Regal Hollywood Stadium 27 & RPX
Regal Green Hills
Regal Opry Mills Stadium 20 IMAX & RPX
Regal Providence Stadium 14 
Regal Streets of Indian Lake Stadium 16 & IMAX 

 

Week 1— Tue., June 10 & Wed., June 11

  • Sing 2
  • Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Week 2 — Tue., June 17 & Wed., June 18

  • Trolls Band Together
  • IF

Week 3 — Tue., June 24 & Wed., June 25

  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2
  • The Bad Guys

Week 4 — Tue., July 1 & Wed., July 2

  • Sonic the Hedgehog 3
  • The Wild Robot

Week 5 — Tue., July 8 & Wed., July 9

  • Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
  • Paw Patrol: The Movie

Week 6 — Tue., July 15 & Wed., July 16

  • Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
  • Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie

Week 7 — Tue., July 22 & Wed., July 23

  • Kung Fu Panda 4
  • Despicable Me 4

Week 8 — Tue., July 29 & Wed., July 30

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Garfield The Movie

Week 9 — Tue., Aug. 5 & Wed., Aug. 6

  • Minions: The Rise of Gru
  • Paddington in Peru

AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp

Starting Monday, June 23 and running on Mondays and Wednesdays through Wed., August 13, kids can enjoy animated films at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The cost is $3 (plus tax) with ticket purchases at the theater box office. Online tickets will cost $5.19 (includes the online ticketing fee and tax).

 

 


Locations:

AMC DINE-IN Thoroughbred 20
AMC Antioch 8
AMC Bellevue 12
AMC Spring Hill 12
AMC Classic Murfreesboro 16
AMC Stones River 9

 

Week 1 — Mon., June 23 & Wed., June 25

  • The Bad Guys

Week 2 — Mon., June 30 & Wed., July 2

  • Minions: Rise of Gru

Week 3 — Mon., July 7 & Wed., July 9

  • Despicable Me 4

Week 4 — Mon., July 14 & Wed., July 16

  • Kung Fu Panda 4

Week 5 — Mon., July 21 & Wed., July 23

  • The Wild Robot

Week 6 — Mon., July 28 & Wed., July 30

  • Shrek

Week 7 — Mon., Aug. 4 & Wed., Aug. 6

  • Migration

Week 8 — Mon., Aug. 11 & Wed., Aug. 13

  • The Secret Life of Pets

 


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Susan Day is the editor in chief for this award-winning publication and all-things Nashville Parent digital creative. She's also an Equity actress, screenwriter and a mom of four amazing kids.