Free and Cheap Summer Weekday Movie Series for Kids in the Triangle

Looking for affordable indoor summer movies the Triangle? Treat your kids to a fun cinematic experience without breaking the bank.

Explore this list of low-priced films showing in various theaters on weekdays this summer. Beat the heat with an animated adventure or a family-friendly blockbuster, all on a very family-friendly budget.

This list has been updated for summer, 2026.

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Marquee Cinemas

Marquee Cinemas Wakefield 12, 10600 Common Oaks Drive, Raleigh, is showing family films for FREE on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Each day there will be two choices of movies. The first film listed below starts at 9:30 a.m. and the second one starts at 9:45 a.m.

June 16 and 17: Minecraft Movie and KPOP Demon Hunters
June 23 and 24: Charlie the Wonderdog and The Spongebob Movie
June 30 and July 1: David and Bad Guys 2
July 7 and 8: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and The Garfield Movie
July 14 and 15: How to Train Your Dragon and Paddington in Peru
July 21 and 22: The Wild Robot and The Pout Pout Fish
July 28 and 29: Kung Fun Panda 4 and Harold and the Purple Crayon
August 4 and 5: The King of Kings and Dog Man

Free Kids’ Movies at Triangle Cinemas

Triangle Cinemas, at 9500 Forum Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is showing kids’ movies for FREE this summer. The free movies take place from Tuesday to Thursday, plus a few Fridays, from June 16 to August 20, 2026. The movies start at 10 a.m.

June 16 to 18: Shrek 2
June 23 to 26: Curious George
June 30 to July 2: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
July 7 to 9: Sing
July 14 to 17: Kung Fu Panda 4
July 21 to 23: The Secret Life of Pets
July 28 to 30: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
August 4 to 7: Penguins of Madagascar
August 11 to 14: The Wild Robot
August 18 to 20: Trolls

Regal Entertainment Group’s Summer Movie Express

Regal Entertainment Group’s Summer Movie Express has expanded for 2026. This year it will be presenting family movies for just $1 four days a week: Monday to Thursday, from June 1 to August 13, 2026. Movies start at 11 a.m. Participating theaters only.

In addition, attendees will receive $3 off a Snack Pack.

June 1 to 4: Sing and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
June 8 to 11: King Fu Panda 4 and David
June 15 to 18: KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event and Wild Robot
June 22 to 25: The Bad Guys 2 and The Garfield Movie
June 29 to July 2: A Minecraft Movie and Sonic the Hedgehog 2
July 6 to 9: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and How to Train Your Dragon
July 13 to 16: Scoob!
July 20 to 23: Animal Farm and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
July 27 to 30: Dog Man and Paddington in Peru
August 3 to 6: Charlie the Wonderdog and Despicable Me 4
August 10 to 13: The Sandlot and Muppets: Treasure Island

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Cinemark offers Summer Movie Clubhouse, with 10 weeks of movies for $1.75 each, plus taxes. All screenings are at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, from June 1 to August 6, 2026. Select locations also host showtimes on other days of the week.

There is also special dollar-off pricing on kids’ snack packs, popcorn and drink combos.

There is one participating theater in the Triangle: Cinemark Bistro Raleigh, 4840 Grove Barton Road, Raleigh, NC.

Summer Movie Clubhouse 2026:

June 1 to 4: Paddington
June 8 to 11: Sonic the Hedgehog
June 15 to 18: KPOP Demon Hunters Sing-Along
June 22 to 25: Shrek Forever After
June 29 to July 2: The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants
July 6 to 9: A Minecraft Movie
July 13 to 16: Dog Man
July 20 to 23: How to Train Your Dragon
July 27 to 30: The Bad Guys 2
August 3 to 6: Gabby’s Dollhouse: the Movie

AMC’s Summer Movie Camp for Kids

AMC’s Summer Movie Camp for Kids takes place Mondays and Wednesday, from June 22 to August 12, 2025, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $3. Details might differ at some locations.

June 22 and 24: Paddington in Peru
June 29 and July 1: David
July 6 and 8: How to Train Your Dragon
July 13 and 15: The Lego Movie
July 20 and 22: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
July 27 and 29: The Bad Guys 2
August 3 and 5: The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants
August 10 and 12: Muppet Treasure Island

The Lumina Theater

The Lumina Theater, at 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting Kids Summer Movie Camp on Tuesdays from June 23 to August 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. Tickets are $3. Announced on Facebook.

June 23: Paddington in Peru
June 30: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
July 7: Hotel Transylvania 2
July 14: The Angry Birds Movie
July 21: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
July 28: Hop
August 4: Migration
August 11: Sing 2
August 18: The Secret Life of Pets
August 25: Despicable Me

Paragon Theaters — Fenton

Paragon Theaters is offering kids summer movies on Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 10 to August 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. Tickets are $2. Discount kids trays will be available. At 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, NC.

June 10 and 11: K-POOP Demon Hunters
June 17 and 18: DogMan
June 24 and 25: The Bad Guys 2
July 1 and 2: David
July 8 and 9: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
July 15 and 16: The SpongeBob Movie
July 22 and 23: How to Train Your Dragon
July 29 and 30: The Wild Robot
August 5 and 6: Minecraft Movie
August 12 and 13: Despicable Me 4
August 19 and 20: Goat

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