2022 Kids’ Summer Movie Deals

Summer movie deals are coming! Local movie theaters offer weekday morning showings of recent releases at prices as low as $1 or $2. Cozy up in the air conditioning, grab some popcorn, and enjoy a kid-friendly showing of some of your family’s favorite movies. It’s the perfect way to test out the movie theater experience for young children. With these prices, you can even make it a weekly outing. While most theaters are allowing ticket purchases when you arrive, it’s a good idea to confirm availability before heading to the theater.

Summer Movie Deals for Kids in Chicagoland: Summer 2022

Classic Cinemas 2022 Wednesday Morning Movie Series

Running June 8 – August 10, 2022, this series will run every Wednesday for 10 weeks and show G or PG rated films. Perfect for all ages and only $2 per person. Seating can be reserved with online ticket sales, or at the theater. Movie start times will begin at 10:00am, with select theaters offering sensory-friendly experiences. Classic Cinemas will take reservations for groups of 20 or more. Participating locations are listed below.

Classic Cinemas $2 Wednesday Morning Movie Schedule

• June 8: Space Jam: A New Legacy
• June 15: The Addams Family 2
• June 22: Scoob!
• June 29: PAW Patrol: The Movie
• July 6: Tom & Jerry
• July 13: Clifford the Big Red Dog
• July 20: The Boss Baby: Family Business
• July 27: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
• August 3: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
• August 10: Sing 2

Participating Classic Cinemas Theaters

Tivoli Theatre
5021 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0219

Elk Grove
1050 Elk Grove Town Center
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 228-9909

York Theatre
150 North York Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-0675

La Grange Theatre
80 South La Grange Road
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-2173

North Riverside Mall Theatre
7501 West Cermak Road
North Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-9203

Lake Theater
1022 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 848-9088

Kendall 11
95 Fifth Street
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 264-9831

Charlestowne 18
3740 E Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 587-3300

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Eight fun films for kids at $1.50 per movie. All showings are on Wednesdays, starting at 9:30am. Enjoy a $1 off discount on snacks during the Summer Movie Clubhouse showings.

Cinemark $1.50 Summer Movie Clubhouse 2022 Schedules

• June 15: The Boss Baby: Family Business
• June 22: Angry Birds
• June 29: Scoob!
• July 6: Sing 2
• July 13: Paw Patrol: The Movie
• July 20: Tom & Jerry
• July 29: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
• August 3: Clifford the Big Red Dog

Participating Cinemark Theaters

Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall
3340 Mall Loop Drive
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 267-8832

Tinseltown USA
320 South Lincolnway
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 906-0496

Cinemark Spring Hill Mall and XD
2000 Spring Hill Mall
West Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 844-1089

Studio Movie Grill 2022 Children’s Summer Series

The Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series movies are scheduled for the first showtime of the day every Monday through Thursday, running from from May 30 to August 11, 2022. The price is $6 for a ticket, a popcorn, and a small drink. Online booking isn’t yet available as of our publication date; check back May 30.

Studio Movie Grill Children’s Summer Series Schedule

• May 30 – June 2, 2022: Abominable
• June 6 – June 9, 2022: Sing
• June 13 – June 16, 2022: Minions
• June 20 – 22, 2022: Kung Fu Panda
• June 27 – 30, 2022: The Croods: A New Age
• July 5 – 7, 2022: Shrek
• July 11 – 14, 2022: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
• July 18 – 21, 2022: The Boss Baby: Family Business
• July 25 – 28, 2022: Despicable Me
• August 1 – 4, 2022: Sing 2
• August 8 – 11, 2022: Puss in Boots

Studio Movie Grill Location

Studio Movie Grill Wheaton
301 Rice Lake Square
Wheaton, IL 60189
(331) 236-0728

Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express

Regal – Summer Movie Express features $2 family fun movies playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Each week both movies play on both days. Select locations may vary their starting and ending weeks, so check the specific location for advance ticket sales. Participating locations are listed below.

Regal Cinemas 2022 $2 Summer Movie Express Schedule

• May 31 & June 1: Penguins of Madagascar & The Lego Movie
• June 7 & 8: The Lorax & The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
• June 14 & 15: Abominable & The LEGO Batman Movie
• June 21 & 22: Despicable Me & Pokemon Detective Pikachu
• June 28 & 29: Despicable Me 2 & Space Jam
• July 5 & 6: Sing & Puss in Boots
• July 12 & 13: Sing 2 & Space Jam: A New Legacy
• July 19 & 20: Despicable Me 3 & Tom and Jerry
• July 26 & 27: Minions & Trolls World Tour
• August 2 & 3: The Croods: A New Age & The Boss Baby: Family Business
• August 9 & 10: Trolls & How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
• August 16 & 17: The Secret Life of Pets & Scoob!

Participating Regal Cinemas

Regal Bolingbrook
1221 W. Boughton Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(844) 462-7342

Regal Cantera & RPX
28250 Diehl Road, Unit A
Warrenville, IL 60555
(844) 462-7342

Regal City North Stadium
2600 North Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(844) 462-7342

Regal Webster Place
1471 W. Webster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(844) 462-7342

Marcus Theaters Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series

Tickets for the Family Film Series are $3 per guest, with special $3 pricing on popcorn and drinks. Guests can find a voucher for two free passes courtesy of American Family Insurance on the Marcus Theaters website. Times vary per theater.

Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series Schedule

• June 5-6, 8-9: Minions
• June 12-13, 15-16: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
• June 19-20, 22-23: Trolls World Tour
• June 26-27, 29-30: Paw Patrol: The Movie
• July 3-4, 6-7: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
• July 10-11, 13-14: Tom & Jerry
• July 17-18, 20-21: Sing 2
• July 24-25, 27-28: Clifford the Big Red Dog
• July 31-August 1, 3-4: The Croods: A New Age
• August 7-8, 10-11: The Angry Birds Movie 2
• August 14-15, 17-18: Scoob!
• August 21-22, 24-25: Puss in Boots
• August 28-29, August 31-September 1: Kung Fu Panda

Participating Marcus Theaters

Addison Cinema
1555 West Lake Street
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 932-4572

Chicago Heights Cinema
1301 Hilltop Avenue
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 747-0928

Country Club Hills Cinema
4201 W. 167th Street
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 365-1380

Elgin Cinema
111 South Randall Road
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 622-3023

Orland Park Cinema
16350 South LaGrange Road
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 873-1582

No one cranks the AC like a movie theater, but we’ve got plenty of other ways to beat the heat on a hot summer day at our list of indoor activities for kids!