Summer is calling, and it’s bringing big-screen adventures, cool theaters, and budget-friendly fun right along with it! ☀️🍿 Whether you’re looking to beat the Louisiana heat or just need an easy “yes day” with the kids, this season’s movie lineup is packed with affordable (and even FREE!) family favorites.
This guide is proudly made possible by the Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana, champions for children and families across our community—because making memories together should always be within reach. 💛
🎥 From deeply discounted movies at Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse to FREE weekly showings at the historic Fiske Theatre, there’s something magical waiting on the big screen every week. These aren’t just movies—they’re built-in family traditions (with popcorn, of course).
✨ And don’t blink—more information is coming soon about summer movies at the Dixie Theatre, so you’ll have even more ways to plan your family fun!
So grab your crew, maybe a snack (okay, definitely a snack), and get ready for a summer filled with laughter, adventure, and a few “just one more movie” moments.
SUMMER MOVIE CLUBHOUSE at CINEMARK WEST MONROE
Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark is headed our way, Monroe-West Monroe! Bring the kids and enjoy exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.75* per ticket for each movie. Save even more on your visit with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs and any size popcorn & drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes. Tinseltown in West Monroe is the participating host theatre on select days, June 2nd through August 7th.
*TICKETS GO ON SALE IN JUNE: Special pricing and discounts take place each Monday & Wednesday for the 10:00 am showtime, plus applicable taxes.
Monday, June 3rd & 4th, 2026
Paddington | SMC 2026
From the beloved novels by Michael Bond and producer David Heyman (HARRY POTTER), PADDINGTON tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear who travels to the city in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kindly Brown family who read the label around his neck ('Please look after this bear. Thank you.') and offer him a temporary haven. It looks as though his luck has changed until this rarest of bears catches the eye of a museum taxidermist.
Monday, June 8th, 10th, 11th, 2026
Sonic the Hedgehog | SMC 2026
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is a live-action adventure comedy based on the global blockbuster video game franchise from Sega that centers on the infamously brash, bright blue hedgehog. The film follows the (mis)adventures of Sonic as he navigates the complexities of life on Earth with his newfound 'human' best friend, Tom Wachowski (James Marsden). Sonic and Tom join forces to try to stop the villainous Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) from capturing Sonic and using his immense powers for world domination. The film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz, who voices Sonic.
Monday, June 15th,17th, 18th, 2026
K-Pop Demon Hunters A Sing-Along | SMC 2026 PG
We're goin' up, up, up — and now it's YOUR moment! Back by popular demand on Halloween weekend, seal the Honmoon and sing your favorite "KPop Demon Hunters" songs with HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys in this full-length, sing-along version of the Netflix hit film.
Monday, June 22nd, 24th, 25th, 2026
Shrek Forever After | SMC 2026 PG
After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess, and saving your in-laws' kingdom, what's an ogre to do? Well, if you're Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitchforks. What's happened to this ogre's roar? Longing for the days when he felt like a 'real ogre,' Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin is king, and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now, it's up to Shrek to undo all he's done in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world, and reclaiming his one True Love.
Monday, June 29th and July 1st, 2nd, 2026
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants | SMC 2026 PG
SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever…The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy-adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before
Monday, July 6th, 8th, 9th, 2026
A Minecraft Movie | SMC 2026 PG
Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft; it’s essential to your survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers), and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.
Monday, July 13th, 15th, 16th, 2026
Dog Man | SMC 2026 PG
When a police officer and his faithful police dog get injured in the line of duty, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together -- and Dog Man is born. As Dog Man learns to embrace his new identity, he must stop feline supervillain Petey the Cat from cloning himself and going on a crime spree.
Monday, July 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 2026
How to Train Your Dragon | SMC 2026 PG
From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding. As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader. The film also stars Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), BAFTA nominee Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones). How to Train Your Dragon is written, produced, and directed by DeBlois. It is also produced by three-time Oscar® nominee Marc Platt (Wicked, La La Land) and Emmy winner Adam Siegel (Drive, 2 Guns). How To Train Your Dragon is part of the Filmed For IMAX® Program, which offers filmmakers IMAX® technology to help them deliver the most immersive movie experience to audiences around the world. Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s New York Times bestselling book series, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon franchise has captivated global audiences, earning four Academy Award® nominations and grossing more than $1.6 billion at the global box-office. Now, through cutting-edge visual effects, DeBlois transforms his beloved animated saga into a breathtaking live-action spectacle, bringing the epic adventures of Hiccup and Toothless to life with jaw-dropping realism as they discover the true meaning of friendship, courage and destiny.
Monday, July 27th, 29th, 30th, 2026
The Bad Guys 2 | SMC 2026 PG
Everyone’s favorite felons are back, and this time, they’ve got company. In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls. Based on the New York Times best-selling book series by Aaron Blabey, which has soared from 8 million to over 30 million copies sold since the first film’s release in 2022, The Bad Guys 2 stars the stellar original cast, led by Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell as Mr. Wolf, SAG award nominee Marc Maron as safe-cracker Mr. Snake, SAG award nominee Craig Robinson as master-of disguise Mr. Shark, Grammy winner Anthony Ramos as Mr. Piranha and Emmy winner Awkwafina as hacker Ms. Tarantula, aka “Webs.” The returning voice cast is joined by a new trio of comedic powerhouses as The Bad Girls: Oscar® nominee Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple) as Bad Girls leader Kitty Kat, a dangerously clever snow leopard; Oscar® nominee Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Movie Film) as Pigtail, a brilliant Bulgarian wild boar engineer; and Emmy nominee and comedy icon Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll, Poker Face) as Doom, a wry raven with a knack for deception. From celebrated returning director Pierre Perifel and producer Damon Ross, The Bad Guys 2 also features the alumni voice talents of Emmy nominee Zazie Beetz as Governor Diane Foxington, BAFTA winner Richard Ayoade as Professor Marmalade, Emmy winner Alex Borstein as Police Chief (now Commissioner) Misty Luggins, and Lilly Singh as sensationalist reporter Tiffany Fluffit. The Bad Guys 2 is co-directed by JP Sans, who served as head of character animation on the first film. The music is by Oscar®-nominated returning composer Daniel Pemberton.
Monday, August 3rd, 5th, 6th, 2026
Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie | SMC 2026 G
DreamWorks Animation elevates its global smash streaming series into its first-ever cinematic adventure with Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. Since the debut of the Gabby’s Dollhouse series in 2021, kids around the world have been having one big sprinkle party with Gabby and her friends on Netflix. Created by celebrated storytellers Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey, Gabby's Dollhouse is a mixed-media preschool series that unboxes a surprise before jumping into a fantastical animated world full of adorable cat characters that live inside Gabby’s dollhouse. In the new film, Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner, reprising her role from the series) heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi (four-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan) to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby’s dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig), Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it’s too late.
FREE SUMMER MOVIE CAMP RETURNS TO FISK THEATRE IN OAK GROVE, 306 East Main St., Oak Grove, LA 71263
Looking for a cool (literally) way to beat the July heat? The Fiske Theatre Summer Movie Camp is back—and it’s bringing free family movies every Tuesday at 2 PM all month long.
Thanks to a community partnership between Holland Entertainment and VOLT Fiber Internet powered by NELPCO, kids across the region can enjoy classic favorites on the big screen—no ticket required.
🍿 Movie Lineup (Tuesdays at 2 PM)
📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
🎬 Babe (1995) — Rated G
A gentle farm pig discovers he’s destined for more than the dinner table when he learns to herd sheep like a sheepdog. This heartwarming classic is full of charm, humor, and big lessons about believing in yourself.
📅 Tuesday, July 14, 2026
🎬 How to Train Your Dragon (2025) — Rated PG
A new generation returns to Berk in this reimagined adventure, where a young Viking forms an unlikely bond with a dragon. Packed with action, heart, and stunning visuals, it’s a story of courage, friendship, and rewriting the rules.
📅 Tuesday, July 21, 2026
🎬 Beethoven (1992) — Rated PG
Chaos (and drool) takes over when a lovable Saint Bernard joins the Newton family. Between chewed furniture and hilarious mishaps, Beethoven proves that sometimes the messiest pets bring the most love.
📅 Tuesday, July 28, 2026
🎬 Dolittle (2020) — Rated PG
Dr. Dolittle sets off on a magical journey to find a cure for the queen, accompanied by a crew of quirky animals who help him rediscover his voice—and his courage.
💛 Why Families Love It
- FREE admission for kids (thank you, VOLT/NELPCO!)
- A cool indoor escape from the summer heat
- Classic, family-friendly movies everyone can enjoy together
- A chance to experience the charm of the historic Fiske Theatre
📍 Plan Your Visit
- When: Every Tuesday in July
- Time: 2:00 PM
- Where: Fiske Theatre
👉 For more information, visit www.fisketheatre.com or call 318-428-9670
DIXIE CENTER FOR THE ARTS - MOVIE MADNESS!
212 N. Vienna St., Ruston, LA
🎬 June Movie Madness at Dixie Center for the Arts
🕥 Every Tuesday in June at 10:30 AM
🍿 FREE Movie, Popcorn & Water!
📅 June 2
🎥 Trolls
🌈 Join Poppy and Branch on a colorful, music-filled adventure to save their friends and discover happiness along the way.
📅 June 9
🎥 Bolt
🐶 A Hollywood dog with “superpowers” sets off on a cross-country journey and learns what being a real hero truly means.
📅 June 16
🎥 WALL-E
🤖 In the distant future, a lonely little robot discovers friendship, adventure, and hope for planet Earth.
📅 June 23
🎥 Zootopia
🦊 Rookie officer Judy Hopps teams up with a sly fox to solve a mystery in the bustling animal city of Zootopia.
📅 June 30
🎥 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
🍔 An inventor’s wild machine turns weather into food, creating hilarious chaos for his entire town.
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