Free summer movies are a rite of passage for New Yorkers, and fortunately, there are plenty of great flicks on the summer 2025 lineup, From pop culture favorites to family-friendly selections.
Curious what’s playing where? We have you covered. Feel free to BYO popcorn!
Paramount+ Movie Nights at Bryant Park
The 2025 lineup has plenty to choose from, including 80s favorites, cult classics, and the mother of all films: The Godfather. The schedule is as follows:
- June 9th: Pretty in Pink
- June 16th: The Wood
- June 23rd: Kinky Boots
- June 30th Stand by Me
- July 7th Good Will Hunting
- July 14th: Interstellar
- July 21st: Ghost
- July 28th: Pulp Fiction
- August 4th: Blades of Glory
- August 11th: The Godfather
- August 18th: Interstellar (Newly added!)
Although the film typically begins around 8pm, the lawn will open at 5pm — and we’d highly recommend getting there early to secure a spot. Hester Street Fair will have a variety of vendors on-site with bites to purchase. (Of course, feel free to bring your own bites as well.)
Brooklyn Bridge Park: Movies with a View
As in years past, the movie screenings will return this summer on Thursday evenings at Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn. The area opens at 5pm on a first-come, first-serve basis and the movie kicks off at sunset.
Although the films are still TBD — we’ll have an update ready for you in June when the park reveals the lineup — the 2025 schedule is as follows:
- July 10th
- July 17th
- July 24th
- July 31st
- August 7th
- August 14th
- August 21st
- August 28th
Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn
All of Brooklyn’s a theater once the summertime hits. Check out what’s happening at the best parks in the borough. Keep in mind, although the screenings are free, RSVP is required.
Wednesdays at Prospect Park
- July 30th: Mean Girls
- August 6th: The Smurfs
- August 13th: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- August 20th: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
- August 27th: Miss Congeniality
Thursdays at Coney Island
- July 17th: Better Man
- July 24th: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
- July 31st: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- August 7th: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Thursdays at Fort Greene Park
- July 3rd: Call Me By Your Name
- July 10th: Gladiator II
- August 14th: Clueless
- August 21st: DogDay Afternoon
Fridays at McCarren Park (Presented by Pluto TV)
- June 13th: Shutter Island
- June 20th: American Hustle
- June 27th: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Elizabeth Street Garden Movie Nights
News of the Elizabeth Street Garden Movie Nights is extra sweet this year. Now that the beloved Nolita green space has been saved from demolition, New Yorkers are free to enjoy the gorgeous grounds and complimentary activities — including free movie nights on Wednesdays at 8pm:
- June 25th: Dazed and Confused
- July 9th: The Secret World of Arrietty
- July 23rd: Hairspray (1988)
- August 6th: Laura (1944)
- August 20th: The Royal Tenenbaums
The offering is on a first-come, first-serve basis and attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and popcorn for the festivities.
Domino Park
For exceptional views, great flicks, and even a DJ, stop by Domino Park’s inaugural outdoor movie screenings. This summer’s schedule is as follows:
July 15th
- 4 pm – Night at the Museum (2006)
- 7 pm – Big (1988)
July 29th
- 4 pm – Elf (2003)
- 7 pm – Party Girl (1995)
August 12th
- 4 pm – The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
- 7 pm – Rent (2005)
August 26th
- 4 pm – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
- 7 pm – Ocean’s 8 (2018)
Intrepid Free Friday Movie Nights
Catching a flick amidst stunning aircraft, the Hudson River, and the NYC skyline is an experience for the books.
On select days beginning June 27th from 5-9pm, the Intrepid will offer Free Friday admission, which provides access to exclusive programming and the beloved movie series. To coincide with its new exhibit, “Mysteries From the Deep: Underwater Archaeology,” the museum will screen films dedicated to the ocean and her many mysteries.
- Friday, May 23rd: Top Gun (note: Free Friday programming begins in June; this screening requires museum admission)
- Friday, June 27th: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
- Friday, July 25: The Abyss
- Friday, August 22nd: Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Union Square Movie Nights
Pre-movie activities get underway at 7pm, followed by the film at 8pm!
- Thursday, July 24th: The Muppets Take Manhattan
- Thursday, July 31st: Men in Black
- Thursday, August 7th: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
- Thursday, August 14th: 13 Going on 30 (2004)
NYC Parks’ Free Summer Movies
NYC Parks offers free screenings across the boroughs and genres. Check out some of our favorite screenings for the season and visit the Parks Department website for a full schedule.
Bronx
- Tuesday, June 24th at 8pm: Moana 2 at Crotona Tennis House in Crotona Park
- Friday, June 27th at 8:30pm: Mummies at Softball Field in Noble Playground
- Saturday, June 28th at 8:30pm: Mufasa: The Lion King at Asphalt Field in Allerton Playground
Manhattan
- Sunday, May 25th at 8:30pm: Chinatown Cha-Cha at Soccer Field in Columbus Park
- Saturday, May 31st at 8:30pm: Being Astrid at Second Avenue Entrance Becoming Astrid in Stuyvesant Square
Queens
- Friday, May 23rd at 8:15pm: Up at Dry Harbor Playground in Forest Park
- Thursday, June 5th at 9pm: Moana at Beach 94th St. Amphitheater in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
- Saturday, June 14th at 9pm: Captain America: Brave New World at Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Accessible Queens
- Saturday, June 28th at 9:15pm: Space Jam at Multipurpose Hard Top Area (in Astoria Heights Playground
- Sunday, August 24th at 9pm: Moonstruck at Open Area in Athens Square
Oculus Outdoors Summer Movie Screenings
The Oculus is treating New Yorkers to complimentary screenings in the afternoons and evenings this summer. You can bring your own picnic blanket or portable chairs, but seating is also available on a first-come, first-serve basis. RSVP is required.
- Friday, June 13th at 7pm: The Birdcage
- Saturday, June 14th at 2pm: The Parent Trap (1998)
- Friday, July 11 at 7pm: A League of Their Own
- Saturday, July 12 at 2pm: Space Jam (1996)
- Saturday, July 12 at 7pm: Taylor Mac’s 24-Decade History of Popular Music
- Saturday, August 15 at 7pm: Dirty Dancing
- Sunday, August 16 at 2pm: Lilo & Stitch (2002)
- Friday, September 26 at 7pm: Twilight
- Saturday, September 27 at 2pm: Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone
Looking for more showtimes? Check out the movies in theaters in NYC. Be sure to stay up-to-date with everything you need to know about the New York Film Festival this fall, too!