Free/Cheap Summer Movies in Tucson 2025

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, and Cinemark Century Oro Valley Marketplace
• DATES: June 2-August 7, 2025
• TIMES: Wednesdays at 9:30am
• MOVIES: The Bad Guys, The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Shrek 2, Despicable Me 4, Kung Fu Panda 4, The Wild Robot, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, The Garfield Movie, The Lego Batman Movie
• 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.
• MORE INFO

GALAXY SUMMER FEST

$2 tickets for all ages! $3.50 value combos are also available with the purchase of a summer fest ticket.

• PARTICIPATING TUCSON THEATRES: Galaxy Theatres Tucson, 100 S. Houghton Rd, Tucson
• DATES: July 4 - August 7, 2025
• TIMES: Mondays-Fridays, 10:30am and 1:15pm
• MOVIES: Despicable Me 4, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Puss in Boots, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
• COST: $2 per movie
• MORE INFO

HARKINS THEATRES SUMMER MOVIE FUN PROGRAM

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 2 - July 21, 2025
• TIMES: Mondays-Fridays, 9:45am
• MOVIES: The Bag Guys, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Despicable Me 4, Kung Fu Panda 4, The Wild Robot, Transformers One, The Garfield Movie, Harold and the Purple Crayon
• COST: $1 per movie
• MORE INFO

LOFT KIDS FEST

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: May 30, May 31, June 1, June 7, June 8, June 14, June 15, June 21, June 22, June 28, June 29
• TIMES: Doors open and activities begin each day at 9:15am. Films begin at 10:00am.
• MOVIES: Looney Tunes, Inside Out, The Goonies, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Wolfwalkers, Babe, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Shrek 2, Casper, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Moana Sing-Along
• COST: FREE
• MORE INFO

INDIVIDUAL FREE/CHEAP SUMMER MOVIES ARE LISTED BELOW IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER.

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