Finding affordable ways to entertain the kids all summer can be a real challenge in the city. Thankfully, Regal Cinemas is bringing back the ultimate budget-friendly hack for parents.
The beloved Summer Movie Express is officially returning for 2026!
Catch family favorites for just $1
Starting on June 1, you can watch a variety of family-friendly flicks for just $1 per ticket.
The promotion runs all the way through August 13, giving you plenty of time to beat the heat in an air-conditioned theater. This year, Regal is offering even more showtimes.
You can catch a different featured family movie every Monday through Thursday at 11:00 am.
Generally, there are two different movies featured each week. It’s the perfect excuse to get out of the apartment and keep the little ones entertained without breaking the bank.
🎞️The official 2026 Regal Summer Movie Express lineup
Wondering exactly what movies you can catch for a dollar? We have you covered.
Here is the complete 2026 movie lineup for the highly anticipated summer deal. Just keep in mind that exact movies and showtimes might vary slightly depending on your specific location.
June movie schedule
- June 1 – June 4: Sing and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
- June 8 – June 11: Kung Fu Panda 4 and David
- June 15 – June 18: KPop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along Event and The Wild Robot
- June 22 – June 25: The Bad Guys 2 and The Garfield Movie
- June 29 – July 2: A Minecraft Movie and Sonic the Hedgehog 2
July movie schedule
- July 6 – July 9: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and How to Train Your Dragon
- July 13 – July 16: Scoob!
- July 20 – July 23: Animal Farm and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
- July 27 – July 30: Dog Man and Paddington in Peru
August movie schedule
- August 3 – August 6: Charlie the Wonderdog and Despicable Me 4
- August 10 – August 13: The Sandlot and Muppets: Treasure Island
