Many of the movie theaters around Tucson offer free or deeply discounted movies during the summer months. Enjoy air-conditioned entertainment at a location near you!
Note that some of these theaters require or recommend advance ticket purchasing. Plan ahead to ensure that you have seats at the shows that interest you.
The first part of this page features summer movie programs that either run all summer long or where you can purchase a book of tickets.
The second part of the page is a chronological listing of individual drive-in, dive-in, and special event movies.
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CINEMARK SUMMER MOVIE CLUBHOUSE
The Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse is a kid-friendly summer movie series. Attend for only $1.75 per person per movie while supplies last at participating theatres.
PARTICIPATING TUCSON THEATRES: Cinemark Century El Con, Cinemark Century Park Place, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace, Cinemark Century Oro Valley Marketplace
DATES: June 1-August 6, 2026
TIMES: Wednesdays at 9:30am
MOVIES: Paddington, Sonic the Hedgehog, KPOP Demon Hunters, Shrek Forever After, The Spongebob Movie, A Minecraft Movie, Dog Man, How to Train Your Dragon, The Bad Guys II, Gabby's Dollhouse
COST: $1.75 per person, per movie
NOTE: Save even more with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs or any size popcorn and drink combo during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes.
MOVIES: Minions: The Rise of Gru, Paddington, Despicable Me 4, Racing Stripes, How to Train Your Dragon, Shaun the Sheep Movie, Shrek 2, The Ant Bully, Dog Man, TMNT 2007, The Bad Guys 2, A Minecraft Movie, The Land Before Time, The Lego Movie, The Wild Robot, Wonder, Trolls, Happy Feet, Kung Fu Panda 4
Let the summer fun begin! Guests can bring the entire family to see their favorite family films on the big screen with the Harkins Summer Movie Fun Program!
Kids can enjoy a movie a week for 8 weeks for just $1 per film. All adults must be accompanied by children. Guarantee your seats by purchasing your pass at the theatre box office!
PARTICIPATING TUCSON THEATRES: Arizona Pavilions 12 (I-10 & Cortaro Farms in NW Tucson) and Tucson Spectrum 18 (I-19 between Drexel & Irvington)
DATES: June 1 - July 24, 2026
TIMES: Mondays-Fridays, 9:45am
MOVIES: Dog Man, A Minecraft Movie, KPOP Demon Hunters, How to Train Your Dragon, The Bad Guys, Mystery Movie, The Spongebob Movie, Paddington in Peru
LOFT KIDS FEST returns to The Loft Cinema this summer for 11 days of free entertainment.
Each day of the Fest, children and their parents will experience big screen presentations of some of the best family-friendly films, along with fun games, interactive activities, great giveaways, tons-o-free-popcorn, and free prize raffles! Each screening also includes an animated short film from around the world! Daily pre-show activities will be hosted the staff of Mildred & Dildred Toy Store. Best of all, everything is FREE!
LOCATION: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson
DATES:
TIMES: Doors open and activities begin each day at 9:15am. Films begin at 10:00am.
MOVIES: Zootopia 2, Lilo & Stitch, A Minecraft Movie, Beauty and the Beast Sing Along, E.T., Spy Kids, Flow, The Addams Family, FernGully, The Emperor's New Groove, The Muppet Movie
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