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Summer Movie Deals

4 Theatre Deals to Catch a Flick for Less This Summer

By Fort Mill Macaroni Kid May 26, 2025

Summer in the South is hot and whether you want to escape the heat or beat the rain (rainy summer days are tough!), check out these great deals on summer movies! 

Please make sure to check your local theatres for showtimes and to confirm participation. 


AMC Theatres
AMC Theatres is bringing back its popular Summer Movie Camp for 2025, offering families an affordable way to enjoy recent family favorites on the big screen. From June 23 through August 13, participating AMC theaters will host weekly screenings of popular films, with tickets priced at just $3 per person. Showtimes are typically on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

🎬 2025 AMC Summer Movie Camp Schedule:

  • June 23 & 25: The Bad Guys
  • June 30 & July 2: Minions: The Rise of Gru
  • July 7 & 9: Despicable Me 4
  • July 14 & 16: Kung Fu Panda 4
  • July 21 & 23: The Wild Robot
  • July 28 & 30: Shrek
  • August 4 & 6: Migration
  • August 11 & 13: The Secret Life of Pets 

This program is available at participating AMC theaters nationwide. For those in the Charlotte area, check with your local AMC theater for participation and showtimes. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the AMC Summer Movie Camp page.

Cinnemark
Cinemark's Summer Movie Clubhouse is back in action for families looking for fun things to do starting June 10 and ending on Aug. 15, 2024

Tickets will be available beginning May 15 for $1.75 on Cinemark.com, the Cinemark app, and participating Cinemark box offices, and kids snack packs and popcorn and drink combos will be $1 off.

🎬 2025 Summer Movie Clubhouse Lineup:

  • June 2–5: The Bad Guys 
  • June 9–12: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water  
  • June 16–19: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 
  • June 23–26: Shrek 2 
  • June 30–July 3: Despicable Me 4 
  • July 7–10: Kung Fu Panda 4 
  • July 14–17: The Wild Robot 
  • July 21–24: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 
  • July 28–31: The Garfield Movie 
  • August 4–7: The Lego Batman Movie 

Regal Summer Express

Regal's Summer Movie Express is back for 2025, offering families an affordable way to enjoy recent family favorites on the big screen. From June 11 through August 7, participating Regal theaters will host weekly screenings of popular films, with tickets priced at just $1 per person. Showtimes are typically on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m., though we do recommend you check your local theater to confirm! 

🎬 2025 Summer Movie Express Lineup:

  • June 11 & 12:
    • Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
    • Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 
  • June 18 & 19:
    • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
    • The Angry Birds Movie 2 
  • June 25 & 26:
    • Despicable Me 3
    • Migration
  • July 2 & 3:
    • Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
    • Paw Patrol: The Movie
  • July 9 & 10:
    • Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
    • Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
  • July 16 & 17:
    • Clifford the Big Red Dog
    • Sonic the Hedgehog
  • July 23 & 24:
    • Trolls Band Together
    • Sonic the Hedgehog 2
  • July 30 & 31:
    • Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
    • Kung Fu Panda 3 
  • August 6 & 7:
    • Minions: The Rise of Gru
    • Sing 2 

In addition to discounted ticket prices, attendees can enjoy a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks, with an optional $3 Dippin’ Dots add-on.

To find participating theaters and purchase tickets, visit the Regal Summer Movie Express page.

Stone Theatres

Stone Theatres is bringing back its beloved Summer Kids Series for 2025, offering families an affordable way to enjoy recent family favorites on the big screen. From June 11 through August 15, participating Stone Theatres locations will host weekly screenings of popular films, with tickets priced at just $1 per person. Showtimes are typically on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Some locations may also offer additional showtimes on Saturdays.

🎬 2025 Summer Kids Series Lineup:

  • June 11–13: Smallfoot
  • June 18–20: Early Man
  • June 25–27: Paddington 2
  • July 2–4: The House with a Clock in Its Walls
  • July 9–11: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
  • July 16–18: Sherlock Gnomes
  • July 23–25: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
  • July 30–August 1: Smurfs: The Lost Village
  • August 6–8: Wonder Park
  • August 13–15: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World 

Participating locations include:

  • Sun Valley 14 – 6449 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail, NC
  • RedStone 14 – 9650 RedStone Drive, Indian Land, SC 

Concessions are also budget-friendly, with drinks and popcorn available for $1 each.

For more information and to check for additional showtimes, visit the Stone Theatres Summer Kids Series page.