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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Showtimes: Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Features: Reserved Seating, Dolby Cinema at AMC, Discount Matinees, Open Caption Screenings
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
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
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
Showtimes: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. (June 4–August 6, 2025)
Features: Standard Seating, Discounted Kids’ Snacks
Cinergy in North Charlotte, located at 5336 Docia Crossing, 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.
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
Kannapolis’ historic Gem Theatre, located at 111 Laureate Wy., Kannapolis, NC 28081, 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
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
Stone Theatres – RedStone 14
9650 Redstone Dr, Indian Land, SC 29707
Showtimes: Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Tickets: $2.50 per person. Tickets here
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
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
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
Showtimes: 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Features: Recliner Seating, Stadium Seating
Regal Starlight – Charlotte
11240 US Hwy 29, Charlotte, NC 28262
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
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
Showtimes: 10:00 a.m.
Features: Standard Format, Stadium Seating
Regal Birkdale
16950 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078
Showtimes may vary — check local listings
Features: Standard Format, Stadium Seating
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!