Free and Cheap Summer Movies in North Alabama
Looking for a way to get out of the house with the kids but stay in the air conditioning and not spend a fortune? Look no further than the free and cheap summer movies in North Alabama offered by local theaters. There’s not much more classic than enjoying a family time together at the movies – both indoors and under the stars!
Editor’s Note: We do our best to keep this list up to date but encourage you to call the theater to verify the showing before you get there.
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse, Huntsville
370 Bridge Street (map)
Huntsville, AL 35806
256-327-8340
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This is a program that provides parents and their children a safe, fun, entertainment experience this summer. Each week they will show re-released classic G- and PG-rated family-friendly film. Movies start at 9:30 AM! Cost is $1.75 per show and reservations can be made online.
June 1-4 | Paddington
June 8-11 | Sonic the Hedgehog
June 15-18 | KPOP Demon Hunters Sing-Along
June 29 – July 2 | The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants
June 6 – 9 | A Minecraft Movie
July 13 – 16 | Dog Man
July 20 – 23 | How to Train Your Dragon
July 27 – 30 | The Bad Guys 2
August 3 – 6 | Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
AMC Theatre Summer Movie Camp, Huntsville, Decatur and Cullman
1801 Beltline Rd (map)
Decatur, Alabama 35601
1485 Four Mile Road SW (map)
Huntsville, AL 35802
1950 Marketplatz Center Southwest (map)
Cullman, AL 35055
Get a steal of a deal on tickets to some of your favorite past animated films every week with Summer Movie Camp, now through 8/13, sponsored by THE BAD GUYS 2.
Tickets are $3 plus tax — throughout the summer.
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 & 6: Migration
August 11 & 13: The Secret Life of Pets
The Weird Wednesday Summer Matinee
142 Plaza Blvd (map)
Madison, AL 35758
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Don’t miss the Weird Wednesday Summer Matinee at the Madison Public Library. The Auditoriums open at 12:30 p.m and the movie starts at 1:00 p.m. Food and drink are allowed in the Auditoriums during the movie.
June 3 – Scooby-Doo 2
June 17- The Addams Family (2019)
June 24 – The Munsters (2022)
July 1- Coraline (2009)
July 15 – The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024)
July 22 – Goosebumps (2015)
July 29- Monster Trucks (2016)
Free Movie Night Under the Stars at Field Day
6123 University Dr NW, Unit 110, Huntsville, AL 35806
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Field Day is hosting movies EVERY Wednesday all summer & early fall! Chairs & blankets are welcome but outside food is prohibited. The movie begins at 6pm, so show up early to grab a spot under the stars!
May 6 – Finding Nemo (G)
May 13 – The Parent Trap (PG)
May 20 – Goat (PG)
May 27 – Lilo & Stitch (2025) (PG)
3rd – The Incredibles (PG)
10th – How to Train Your Dragon (2025) (PG)
17th – Hoppers (PG)
24th – IF (PG)
1st – Over the Hedge (PG)
8th – Jumanji (1995) (PG)
15th – Mario Galaxy Movie (PG)
22nd – Cars (G)
29th – Madagascar (PG)
5th – Despicable Me (PG)
12th – Space Jam (PG)
19th – Monsters, Inc. (G)
26th – Sing (PG)
2nd – Elemental (PG)
9th – Inside Out 2 (PG)
16th – Encanto (PG)
23rd – Ratatouille (G)
30th – Toy Story 5 (PG)
7th – Casper (PG)
14th – Back to the Future (PG)
21st – Princess & The Frog (G)
28th – Ghostbusters (1984) (PG)
Shoals Theatre, Florence
123 N Seminary St (map)
Florence, AL 35630
256-764-1700
Website
Each month the Shoals Community Theatre hosts $5 movies. Be sure and check their website for the next one!
Lucas Cinemas Summer Kids’ Film Series, Albertville
3561 US-431 (map)
Albertville, AL 35950
The Lucas Cinemas Summer Kids’ Film Series is back at 10 AM on Tuesdays or Wednesdays each week May 27-July 30!
Tickets: $5.50 each and includes a free kids’ popcorn and drink!
May 27 & 28- The Bad Guys
June 3 & 4- Despicable Me 4
June 10 & 11- Kung Fu Panda 4
June 17 & 18- Migration
June 24 & 25- The Wild Robot
July 1 & 3- Sonic 3
July 8 & 9- Trolls
July 15 & 16- Transformers One
July 22 & 23- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
July 29 & 30- Minions: The Rise of Gru
Premiere Cinemas Summer Kids Fest, Gadsden
1001 Rainbow Dr #2 (map)
Gadsden, AL 35901
Website
The FREE Summer Kids Fest is BACK at Premiere Cinemas in Gadsden. Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10 & 11 AM
June 10 – 11 | Bad Guys 2
June 17 – 18 | Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants
June 24 – 25 | How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)
July 1 – 2 | Pets on a Train
July 8 – 9 | Dog Man
July 15 – 16 | Smurfs
July 22 – 23 | Gabby’s Dollhouse the Movie
July 29 – 30 | Night of the Zoopocalypse
August 5 – 6 | A Minecraft Movie
Main Street Summer Movie Night, Fort Payne
306 Gault Avenue North (map)
Fort Payne, AL 35967
Website
Main Street Movie Night is back! Admission is FREE, but seating is limited. Concessions will be available for purchase. Check Fort Payne- Main Street Facebook page for dates.
