Twin Cities Free & Cheap Summer Movies (2025)

One special thing about summer in Minnesota is that there are many opportunities to watch movies both inside and outside – for free or cheap!

And you can make it even more frugal by bringing your own chairs and blankets, plus snacks like popcorn.

This list is divided into two sections – outdoor movies, and indoor movies. Outdoor movies are usually free showings of movies at parks. Indoor movies are theatres that offer super cheap movies all summer long, especially for kids.

Outdoor Movies

Movies in the Parks!

Many cities offer outdoor movie events. Often these are part of a city festival, or weekly in a park with other entertainment and even food trucks. Here are some cities that have outdoor movies:

Of course, Minneapolis and St. Paul offer many opportunities to see movies free.

Minneapolis Movies in the Parks offer free movies all summer long. Find out more here.

St. Paul also offers Movies in the Parks all summer long. Learn about it here.

This is not a complete list of cities participating – check your city too!

Indoor Movies

These are theatres that are offering movie deals this summer.

AMC Summer Movie Camp for Kids

AMC Theatres is offering their “Summer Movie Camp.” Get admission to a kid-friendly movie on Mondays and Wednesdays for just $3+tax at participating locations, all summer long! Dates are June 23rd to August 13th.

Emagine Theatres Summer Kids Series

The Emagine Summer Kids Series is BACK this summer from the week of June 20th through the week of August 15th, 2025!

There are 9 movies in the lineup. Tickets are $3 for all ages.

You can also get a Magic Pack concession package with popcorn and a small drink for $5.

There are 9 Emagine Theatres in Minnesota.

Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series 2025

The Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series is back in 2025 – see 8 movies for $3 each, or get a passport to see all 8 kids movies for $12!

Movies play June 8th through August 31st, 2025.

Get info here.

St. Michael Cinema Kids Summer Movie Series

The St. Michael Cinema is offering a Kids Summer Movies Series. Movies are only $1! From May 31st to August 21st, you can bring the kids to watch their favorite movies on the big screen—all for just $1 per person. Seriously, where else can you find that kind of deal?

Other movies

Do you know of other free or cheap movies to add to this list? Comment below!

Watch at Home

Check out these TV streaming deals and watch home or anywhere.

Hulu – Get Hulu for only $9.99 a month.

Paramount+- Get 1 week free! Then plans start at $7.99 a month.

Peacock – Plans start at $7.99 a month (or get 2 months free when you get an annual plan).

Starz – Exclusive Limited Offer: $3.99 a month for 3 months! Or pay $2 a month when you get the annual plan.

Disney+, Hulu & ESPN+ is FREE for 6 months with Verizon Unlimited. If you are a Verizon Unlimited customer check it out!