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Ah, summer vacation! You have to keep the kids busy and entertained, even when the Georgia heat and humidity makes it unpleasant to be outdoors. And that’s when an air-conditioned movie theater comes in handy.

This summer, taking the kids to the movies doesn’t have to be an expensive outing.
Four national theater chains with an Atlanta presence are offering cheap summer movies for families on a budget.

The movies include familiar titles from Disney, Pixar, Dr. Seuss, and more.
Here are all the details!

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Cheap summer movie series for families at national chains

Click through the links for more details — including the summer movie schedule, participating theaters, and dates/times.

AMC Theatres:  Summer Movie Camp

• All Summer Movie Camp tickets are just $3 each for kids and adults.
• A family-friendly title will be featured for eight weeks, every Monday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 
• Note that showtimes can vary by location.
• The series runs all summer, from June 23rd to August 13, 2025.
  
• There are about 14 AMC Theatre locations in metro Atlanta, including the northern and southern suburbs, plus Phipps Plaza in town.
• Browse movie titles and get more info

Cinemark: Summer Movie Club House

• All Summer Club House tickets are $1.75 each for children and adults.
• A family-favorite title will be screened Monday to Thursday for 10 weeks.
• The series runs all summer, from June 2nd to August 7th, 2025. 
• The only local theater participating is Cinemark Tinseltown in Fayetteville.
• The showtime is typically 10 a.m.
• Browse movie titles and get tickets

Marcus Theatres: Kids Dream Family Film Series

• Tickets are just $3 each for kids and adults.
• A Series Passport is available for $12 — making each flick just $1.50.
• The kid-friendly film series runs for 12 weeks, from June 8th to July 31st, 2025.
• The films play Sunday thru Thursday.
• Showtimes vary, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• There are three locations: Tucker, Roswell, and Suwanee.
• Browse movie titles and dates, get more info

Regal Cinemas: Summer Movie Express

• All Summer Movie Express tickets are $1 each for children and adults.
• Shows are on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
• Showtimes may vary by location.
• The series runs for nine weeks, from June 10 to Aug. 6, 2025.
• Titles, dates and showtimes may vary by market.
• Browse the schedule and get more info

Canton Summer Family Movies

• Movies are on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Tickets are just $1 each and go on sale at 9 a.m. on the Friday before the show.
• The program runs from June 5 to July 24, 2025.
• The Canton Theatre is located at 171 E Main St. in Canton, GA
• Visit the Canton events calendar for film titles

FREE Movie Mondays at the Wadsworth (Newnan)

• Movies are on Mondays in June (we’ll update if more dates are added)
• Admission is FREE, but it’s wise to reserve your seats on Eventbrite
• Enjoy FREE popcorn, while supplies last
• The Wadsworth Auditorium is located at 25 Jefferson Street in Newnan
• Get more info and see the film titles

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