Looking for affordable indoor summer movies in Charlotte, NC? Treat your kids to a delightful cinematic experience without breaking the bank.
Explore this list of low-priced films showing in various theaters on weekdays this summer. From animated adventures to family-friendly blockbusters, find the perfect movie to beat the summer heat and create lasting memories.
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Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas Kids Summer Movie Series
Cinergy has one Charlotte location, at 5336 Docia Crossing, Charlotte. This is in the north part of Charlotte, in the space that Studio Movie Grill used to be in.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, from June 6 to August 10, 2023, Cinergy is showing kids’ movies at 10 a.m. Tickets are just $2. More info on Cinergy’s Kids Summer Movie Series.
Here’s the schedule:
- June 6 and 8: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
- June 13 and 15: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
- June 20 and 22: Angry Birds 2
- June 27 and 29: The Emoji Movie
- July 4 and 6: Jumanji: The Next Level
- July 11 and 13: Hotel Transylvania 2
- July 18 and 20: Puss in Boots
- July 25 and 27: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- August 1 and 3: Clifford the Big Red Dog
- August 8 and 10: Paw Patrol
Regal Entertainment Group’s Summer Movie Express
Regal Entertainment Group’s Summer Movie Express program offers kids’ movies during the day for $2. They’ll take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from May 23 to September 6, 2023. Times vary. At some theaters they are shown in the morning and at others they’re shown in early afternoon.
There will be two choices for movies and they will both be shown both days. The schedule can vary per cinema, both the start and end date, and the movies. Check your cinema’s schedule here. Make sure to enter your location.
Please note that not every participating theater is participating every week of this program. The following list is the schedule, nation-wide, which accounts for varying start and end dates for summer break.
Week 1 — May 23 & 24
- How to Train Your Dragon
- Abominable
Week 2 — May 30 & 31
- The Croods: A New Age
- Shrek Forever After
Week 3 — June 6 & 7
- Puss in Boots
- Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Week 4 — June 13 & 14
- Sing
- The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Week 5 — June 20 & 21
- Minions: The Rise of Gru
- The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Week 6 — June 27 & 28
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Week 7 — July 4 & 5
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
- Clifford the Big Red Dog
Week 8 — July 11 & 12
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- The Paw Patrol
Week 9 — July 18 & 19
- The Bad Guys
- Playing with Fire
Week 10 — July 25 & 26
- Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
- Sing 2
Week 11 — August 1 & 2
- The Boss Baby: Family Business
- Dolittle
Week 12 — August 8 & 9
- Kung Fu Panda 3
- Curious George
Week 13 — August 15 & 16
- Minions
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Week 14 — August 22 & 23
- Shrek
- Kung Fu Panda
Week 15 — August 29 & 30
- Trolls World Tour
- Despicable Me
Week 16 — September 5 & 6
- Despicable Me 3
- Spirit Untamed
Participating Charlotte area theaters in 2023
- Regal Birkdale, 16950 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville
- Regal Franklin Square, 3778 East Franklin Blvd, Gastonia
Other Regal cinemas might be participating, but the above ones have the movies listed at this time, and you can purchase tickets.
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
Cinemark offers Summer Movie Clubhouse with 8 weeks of movies for $1.50 each. All screenings are at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. They take place from June 21 to August 16, 2023.
There are two participating theaters in the Charlotte area:
- Cinemark Movie Bistro Charlotte: 9630 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC
- Cinemark Tinseltown USA: 305 Faith Road, Salisbury, NC
Summer Movie Clubhouse 2023:
- June 21: Minions: The Rise of Gru
- June 29: Sonic the Hedgehog
- July 5: Mummies
- July 12: The Bad Guys
- July 19: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
- July 26: DC League of Super-Pets
- August 2: Lyle Lyle Crocodile
- August 9: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Poppy’s Summer Movie Magic
Stone Theatres (Sun Valley 14 in Indian Trail and RedStone 14 in Indian Land, SC) is showing $2 kids’ movies every Wednesday and Thursday from May 31 to August 3, 2023, at 10 a.m.
Drinks and popcorn will be available for $1.50 each.
In addition, on Monday of each week they be offering special sensory friendly screenings for guests who have sensory sensitivities.
More information on Poppy’s Summer Movie Magic.
2023 Schedule for RedStone 14 in Indian Land, SC:
- May 31 and June 1: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- June 7 and 8: Minions: Rise of Gru
- June 14 and 15: Shrek Forever After
- June 21 and 22: Kung Fu Panda 3
- June 28 and 29: How to Train Your Dragon 3
- July 5 and 6: Paws of Fury: Legend of Hank
- July 12 and 13: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
- July 19 and 20: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
- July 26 and 27: Mummies
- August 2 and 3: DC League of Super Pets
2023 Schedule for Sun Valley in 14 in Indian Trail:
- June 14 and 15: Shrek Forever After
- June 21 and 22: Kung Fu Panda 3
- June 28 and 29: How to Train Your Dragon 3
- July 5 and 6: Paws of Fury: Legend of Hank
- July 12 and 13: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
- July 19 and 20: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
- July 26 and 27: Mummies
- August 2 and 3: DC League of Super Pets
Gem Theatre’s Summer Matinees
Kannapolis’ Gem Theatre, at 111 West 1st Street, Kannapolis, NC, is hosting a Summer Matinee movie series in 2023. Every Tuesday from June 13 to August 8, 2023, a family-friendly movie will be shown at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., with a ticket price of only $2.
- June 13: DC League of Super Pets
- June 20: The Emoji Movie
- June 27: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
- July 5: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
- July 11: The Angry Birds Movie
- July 18: Space Jam: A New Legacy
- July 25: Paw Patrol: The Movie
- August 1: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
- August 8: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Ayrsley Grand Cinemas
Check back soon! In past years Ayrsley Grand Cinemas presented kids’ movies one weekday morning a week, and $5 got you a ticket and a kids’ snack pack. 9110 Kings Parade Blvd, Charlotte.
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