Summer movie deals: Where kids can stay cool and watch movies on the cheap

This story has been updated for summer 2023.

During the hot summer, young moviegoers can take a break from the heat and enjoy a different film each week as part of kid-friendly summer movie series at North Texas theaters. Titles are a mix of classic and nearly new G- and PG-rated favorites. Admission prices are minimal, and some theaters throw in special deals on kid-size concessions. Visit theater websites to find locations and schedules and to purchase tickets.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Cinemark’s Clubhouse series features recently released movies on Wednesday mornings through Aug. 9. Tickets are $1.50 for each week’s film, and there is a $1 off discount on kid snack packs or any popcorn and drink combo at the concession stand. Find Cinemark locations at cinemark.com.

Some featured movies: Sonic the Hedgehog; The Bad Guys; Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank.

Studio Movie Grill Children's Summer Series

The Children’s Summer Series runs through runs through Aug. 10, Monday through Thursday mornings, with a different title each week. Admission is $6 for each film and includes a small popcorn and a small drink. Find locations at studiomoviegrill.com.

Some featured movies: Kung Fu Panda; The Croods: A New Age; How to Train Your Dragon.

Alamo Drafthouse Kids Camp

Kids and adults can catch a $5 movie at Alamo’s Kids Camp. Kids Camp selections screen Monday through Friday at various times at Alamo Drafthouse locations in the Lake Highlands and Cedars neighborhoods in Dallas and in Richardson and Denton. See the schedule at your desired location here.

Some featured movies: Batman: The Mask of the Phantasm; The Land Before Time.

Regal Summer Movie Express

Admission is $2 per movie for Regal’s summer series. Two movies are featured each week, with screenings on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at Regal UA Galaxy Theatre, 11801 McCree Road, Dallas. regmovies.com.

Some featured movies: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish; Dora and the Lost City of Gold; Paw Patrol: The Movie.

Kids Dream Family Film Series

The summer film series runs through Aug. 5 at Movie Tavern locations in Bedford, Denton and Fort Worth. Family flicks screen at various times and titles change each week. Admission is $3, and kid-size popcorn and fountain drinks are $3 each. Find locations here.

Some featured movies: DC League of Super-Pets; Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile; Mummies.

B&B Theatres Summer Kids Series

Family-friendly movies screen Tuesdays through Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at theaters in Wylie and North Richland Hills. There are also sensory-friendly showings on select dates. The Summer Kids Series runs through July 27. Tickets are $5.

Some featured movies: Space Jam; Scoob!; The Lego Batman Movie.

LOOK Dine-in Cinemas’ Kids Summer Series

Watch kid-friendly movies on Monday through Thursday mornings for $2. The titles are a collection of Universal and DreamWorks fan-favorite and classic films. The lineup changes weekly through Aug. 17. See the schedules at lookcinemas.com.

Some featured movies: Puss In Boots: The Last Wish; Shrek 2; Sing 2; The Bad Guys.