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- 🎬 free & cheap kids' summer movies in charlotte (2025 guide)
# 🎬 Free & Cheap Kids' Summer Movies in Charlotte (2025 Guide)
Looking for free and cheap things to do with kids in Charlotte this summer? Discover 2025’s full guide to kids’ summer movie deals by theater, including AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and more. Enjoy family-friendly films for $1–$3 at participating locations across Charlotte, Indian Land, Concord, Gastonia, Hickory, and more. With full schedules, addresses, and pricing, this guide makes summer planning easy and affordable.
[Karla Hsu](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/author/karla-hsu)
6 Jun, 2025
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###### 🎬 Free & Cheap Kids' Summer Movies in Charlotte (2025 Guide – By Theater)
Looking for affordable summer fun with your kids? Several theaters in the Charlotte area are offering **$1–$3 family-friendly movie deals** all summer long. Here’s your guide to **2025 kids’ summer movie programs**, organized alphabetically by theater name for easy planning.
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### AMC’s Summer Movie Camp for Kids
AMC’s Summer Movie Camp runs on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 23 to August 13, 2025, with showtimes at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are just $3, though availability and pricing may vary by location. [Grab tickets here](https://www.amctheatres.com/events/summer-movie-camp)
**Movie 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 & 5: *Migration*
August 11 & 13: *The Secret Life of Pets*
**Participating Charlotte-area AMC Locations:**
**AMC Carolina Pavilion 22**
[9541 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273](https://maps.app.goo.gl/D2GTxm5auBrYhAAP8)
Showtimes: Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Features: AMC Signature Recliners, Reserved Seating, Discount Matinees, Open Caption Screenings
**AMC Northlake 14**
[7325 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216](https://g.co/kgs/wMSAbRz)
Showtimes: Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Features: Heated AMC Signature Recliners, Reserved Seating, IMAX at AMC
**AMC Concord Mills 24**
[8421 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, NC 28027](https://g.co/kgs/nxY3CTs)
Showtimes: Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Features: AMC Signature Recliners, Reserved Seating, IMAX with Laser, Dolby Cinema at AMC
**AMC CLASSIC Shelby 10**
[2002 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152](https://g.co/kgs/CT22zy5)
Showtimes: Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Features: Discount Matinees, Open Caption Screenings, Food & Drinks Mobile Ordering, Home Delivery
**AMC Hickory 15**
[2000 Catawba Valley Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602](https://g.co/kgs/EX3unzr)
Showtimes: Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Features: Reserved Seating, Dolby Cinema at AMC, Discount Matinees, Open Caption Screenings
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### Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse takes place every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from June 4 to August 6, 2025, with tickets priced at $1.75 each plus tax. Select locations may also offer additional days. Participating Charlotte-area theaters include Cinemark Bistro Charlotte on Monroe Road and Cinemark Tinseltown USA in Salisbury. [Grab tickets here](https://www.cinemark.com/series-events-info-pages/summer-movie-clubhouse/)
**Movie schedule:**
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*
Cinemark also offers discounted pricing on snack packs, popcorn, and drink combos.
**Participating Charlotte-area Cinemark Locations:**
**Cinemark Bistro Charlotte**
[9630 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28270](https://g.co/kgs/ziZe2uy)
Showtimes: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. (June 4–August 6, 2025)
Features: Recliner Seating, Full Kitchen and Bar, Discounted Kids’ Snacks
**Cinemark Tinseltown USA**
[305 Faith Road, Salisbury, NC 28146](https://g.co/kgs/YN2eaZc)
Showtimes: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. (June 4–August 6, 2025)
Features: Standard Seating, Discounted Kids’ Snacks
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### Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas Kids Summer Movie Series - North Charlotte
Cinergy in North Charlotte, located at [5336 Docia Crossing](https://g.co/kgs/UUko9XV), is hosting its Kids Summer Movie Series from June 3 to August 7, 2025. Movies run Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m., and tickets are $2. [Tickets here.](https://www.cinergy.com/Charlotte/kids-summer-movie-series)
**Movie schedule:**
June 3–5: *The LEGO Ninjago Movie*
June 10–12: *Despicable Me*
June 17–19: *The Secret Life of Pets*
June 24–26: *Paddington 2*
July 1–3: *Sonic the Hedgehog*
July 8–10: *The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water*
July 15–17: *The Lorax*
July 22–24: *Sing*
July 29–31: *Minions: The Rise of Gru*
August 5–7: *The Lego Movie*
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### Gem Theatre Summer Matinees
Kannapolis’ historic Gem Theatre, located at[111 Laureate Wy., Kannapolis, NC 28081](https://maps.app.goo.gl/J1rRkjXyoeSZXnm76), is offering family-friendly movies every Tuesday and Thursday from May 27 to August 7, 2025. Showtimes are at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and tickets are just $2. [Tickets here](https://form.jotform.com/250264092424047)
Movie schedule:
June 10: *Spirit Untamed*
June 12: *Smallfoot*
June 17: *The Garfield Movie*
June 19: *Trolls*
June 24: *Trolls World Tour*
June 26: *The Wild Robot*
July 1: *Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken*
July 3: *The Lego Movie*
July 8: *Happy Feet*
July 10: *Abominable*
July 15: *Kung Fu Panda 4*
July 17: *Harold and the Purple Crayon*
July 22: *Angry Birds 2*
July 24: *Hotel Transylvania*
July 29: *Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2*
July 31: *Tom & Jerry The Movie*
August 5: *Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie*
August 7: *The Boss Baby*
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### Stone Theatre Summer Movie Magic
**Stone Theatres – RedStone 14**
[9650 Redstone Dr, Indian Land, SC 29707](https://g.co/kgs/ensfqmK)
Showtimes: Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Tickets: $2.50 per person. [Tickets here](https://www.stonetheatres.com/Series/summer-kids-series)
**2025 Movie Schedule:**
June 11: *The Bad Guys*
June 18: *Peter Rabbit*
June 24: *Hotel Transylvania*
July 2: *Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs*
July 9: *Angry Birds*
July 16: *Despicable Me 4*
July 23: *Kung Fu Panda*
July 30: *The Wild Robot*
August 6: *Sing 2*
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### Regal Summer Movie Express
Regal Entertainment Group’s **Summer Movie Express** is back from **June 10 to August 5, 2025**, offering **$1 family movies** every **Tuesday and Wednesday**. Each day includes **two movie options**, and showtimes may vary slightly by location. Many theaters also offer a **$5 snack pack** with each ticket purchase. [Grab tickets here](https://www.amctheatres.com/events/summer-movie-camp)
**2025 Regal Movie Schedule:**
June 10–11: *Sing 2* and *Puss in Boots: The Last Wish*
June 17–18: *Trolls Band Together* and *If*
June 24–25: *Sonic the Hedgehog 2* and *The Bad Guys*
July 1–2: *Sonic the Hedgehog 3* and *The Wild Robot*
July 8–9: *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse* and *Paw Patrol: The Movie*
July 15–16: *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse* and *Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie*
July 22–23: *Kung Fu Panda 4* and *Despicable Me 4*
July 29–30: *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem* and *The Garfield Movie*
August 5–6: *Minions: The Rise of Gru* and *Paddington in Peru*
**Participating Charlotte-area Regal Locations:**
**Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen**
[7824 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC 28277](https://g.co/kgs/qTEitRj)
Showtimes: 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Features: Recliner Seating, Stadium Seating
**Regal Starlight – Charlotte**
[11240 US Hwy 29, Charlotte, NC 28262](https://g.co/kgs/odJjYsL)
Showtimes: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Features: Recliner Seating, Laser Projection, Stadium Seating
**Regal Franklin Square**
[3778 East Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054](https://g.co/kgs/Udi89kf)
Showtimes: 10:10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m.
Features: Standard Format, Stadium Seating
**Regal Manchester – Rock Hill**
[1935 Cinema Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29730](https://g.co/kgs/JEa3AEo)
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.
Features: Standard Format, Stadium Seating
**Regal Birkdale**
[16950 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078](https://g.co/kgs/DMSuTSZ)
Showtimes may vary — check local listings
Features: Standard Format, Stadium Seating
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### **Free Outdoor Movies – Summer 2025**
Looking for a fun, budget-friendly evening with the family? Several parks and outdoor venues across the Charlotte area are hosting free outdoor movie nights throughout summer 2025. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and snacks—or grab a bite from onsite food trucks—and enjoy family-friendly films under the stars. Most movies begin at dusk, and early arrival is recommended for the best seating. No tickets needed—just show up and enjoy!
- **Fourth Ward Park** in Uptown Charlotte will host free movie nights on select Fridays throughout the summer. Expect a rotating lineup of family-friendly favorites in a relaxed, urban park setting. Check local listings for dates and titles. [Details here](https://uptowncharlotte.com/do/movies-in-the-park-fourth-ward)
- **Birkdale Village** in Huntersville brings back its popular "Movies on the Lawn" series, featuring beloved kids’ films, a vibrant atmosphere, and nearby restaurants for a full evening experience. [Details here](https://birkdalevillage.com/events)
- **Stowe Park** in Belmont offers its Movies in the Park series monthly on Friday evenings. Families can enjoy classic and contemporary favorites in a charming small-town setting—just bring chairs, blankets, and your favorite snacks. [Details here](https://downtownbelmont.org/movies-in-the-park/)
- **Camp North End** in Charlotte will host [family movie nights](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtfahPGJKNL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)on Thursdays. It's one of the city’s most creative outdoor movie experiences. [Details here](https://camp.nc/movies/)
- **Seoul Food Meat Co.** in NoDa is also joining the summer movie fun, offering free outdoor movie nights on Fridays with delicious Southern-Korean eats and a welcoming backyard-style setting perfect for families. [Details here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/outdoor-movie-night-at-seoul-food-mill-district-tickets-1262972959119)
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