Family movie night is a fun outing, and year-round and summer movie deals but after tickets and concessions for everyone in the family, the costs start to add up! It’s one of our favorite summer traditions to cool off in the air-conditioning, all while enjoying family-friendly pricing at one of your child’s favorite movies. Movies are a great option for family fun all year round, so we also have details about year-round tips to save at the theater.
Summer 2025 Movie Deals
AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp
Visit AMC Theatres for $3 tickets at these kid’s movies. Showings are offered at 11:00am and 2:00pm on each day.
- June 23 and 25: The Bad Guys
- June 30 and July 2: Minions: The Rise of Gru
- July 7 and 9: Despicable Me 4
- July 14 and 16: Kung Fu Panda 4
- July 21 and 23: The Wild Robot
- July 28 and 30: Shrek
- August 4 and 6: Migration
- August 11 and 13: The Secret Life Of Pets
AMC Ford City 14
7601 South Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL 60652
AMC Galewood Crossings 14
5530 W Homer Street
Chicago, IL 60639
AMC Chicago Ridge 6
500 Chicago Ridge Mall
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
AMC Cicero 14
4779 W Cermak Road
Cicero, IL 60804
AMC Crestwood 18
13221 Rivercrest Drive
Crestwood, IL 60418
AMC Quarry Cinemas 14
9201 63rd Street
Hodgkins, IL 60525
AMC DINE-IN Yorktown 18
80 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, IL 60148
AMC Randhurst 12
200 Randhurst Village Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
AMC Naperville 16
2815 Show Place Drive
Naperville, IL 60564
AMC New Lenox 14
1320 W Maple Street
New Lenox, IL 60451
AMC Niles 12
301 Golf Mill Center
Niles, IL 60714
AMC Norridge 6
4520 N. Harlem Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706
AMC Oakbrook Center 12
600 Oakbrook Center Oakbrook
Oak Brook, IL 60523
AMC DINE-IN Rosemont 12
9701 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Rosemont, IL 60018
AMC Streets of Woodfield 20
601 N. Martingale Road, Suite 105
Schaumburg, IL 60173
AMC South Barrington 24
175 Studio Drive
South Barrington, IL 60010
Classic Cinemas’ Wednesday Morning Movie Series
Classic Cinemas is hosting Wednesday morning movies for $2. Tickets can be purchased online or at the theatre. The theaters will open at 9:00am, with special activities before the movies start at 10:00am.
- June 4: The Day the Earth Blew Up: Looney Tunes
- June 11: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- June 18: The Wild Robot
- June 25: Transformers One
- July 9: Shrek 2
- July 16: The Garfield Movie
- July 23: Kung Fu Panda 4
- July 30: Despicable Me 4
- August 6: Harold and the Purple Crayon
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’s Summer Movie Clubhouse
Enjoy these kid-friendly movies for $1.75 per ticket, with $1 off deals on popcorn and drink combos, including kids snack packs. Days of the week and start times vary by theater.
- June 2 – 5: The Bad Guys
- June 9 – 12: The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
- June 16 – 19: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- June 23 – 26: Shrek 2
- June 30 – July 3: Despicable Me 4
- July 7 – 10: Kung Fu Panda 4
- July 14 – 17: The Wild Robot
- July 21 – 24: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- July 28 – 31: The Garfield Movie
- August 4 – 7: The LEGO Batman Movie
Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall
3340 Mall Loop Drive
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 267-8832
Cinemark Melrose Park and XD
1001 W North Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 338-2294
Tinseltown USA
320 South Lincolnway
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 906-0496
Cinemark Cantera Warrenville and XD
28250 Diehl Road
Warrenville IL 60555
(630) 836-8265
Cinemark Spring Hill Mall and XD
2000 Spring Hill Mall
West Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 844-1089
Cinemark at Seven Bridges and IMAX
6500 IL-53
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 663-8892
Summer Vacation Animations at Hollywood Blvd Cinema
On Wednesdays from June 4 through August 13, Hollywood Blvd Theater will show children’s movies for $3. Showtimes are at 1:00pm. Families can also purchase a $25 passport, which is good for all 11 movies. Passes must be purchased before May 27. Showings will also include character visits, giveaways, and more.
- June 4: Despicable Me
- June 11: Kung Fun Panda 4
- June 18: Sing
- June 25: Minions
- July 2: Detective Pikachu
- July 9: The Bad Guys
- July 16: Captain Underpants
- July 23: Trolls Band Together
- July 30: Boss Baby
- August 6: Paw Patrol
- August 13: Secret Life of Pets
Hollywood Blvd. Cinema
1001 W 75th Street
Woodridge, IL 60517
630-427-1880
Kids Dream Summer Series at Marcus Theatres
View these family-favorite movies at 11:00am showings hosted by Marcus Theatres for only $3. Movie goers can also save on concessions with $3.50 Sodas, $3.50 Popcorn, and $3.00 Hot Dogs.
- June 8 – 12: Despicable Me 4
- June 15 – 19: Harold and the Purple Crayon
- June 22 – 26: A Sloth Story
- June 29 – July 3: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- July 6 – 10: The Garfield Movie
- July 13 – 17: Kung Fu Panda 4
- July 20 – 24: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- July 27 – 31: The Wild Robot
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
Kids Summer Movie Series at Star Cinema Grill
Families can enjoy kids movies Monday through Thursday at 10:30am. Tickets are $3 each, collect 5 stamps for a free movie voucher to be used in the fall.
- June 2 – 5: Sing 2
- June 9 – 12: The Wild Robot
- June 16 – 19: The Bad Guys
- June 23 – 26: Despicable Me 4
- June 30 – July 3: Kung Fu Panda 4
- July 7 – 10: Migration
- July 14 – 17: Trolls Band Together
- July 21 – 24: The Garfield Movie
- July 28 – 31: The LEGO Batman Movie
- August 4 – 7: Happy Feet
Star Cinema Grill Bolingbrook
619 E Boughton Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 755-3607
Children’s Summer Series at Studio Movie Grill
Movies are scheduled at 10:00am every Monday through Thursday of the weeks outlined below. Tickets cost $6, and include both a small drink and small popcorn.
- May 26 – 29: Minions: The Rise of Gru
- June 2 – 5: An American Tail
- June 9 – 12: The Land Before Time
- June 16 – 19: Trolls: Band Together
- June 23 – 26: Shrek
- June 30 – July 3: The Bad Guys
- July 7 – 10: Kung Fu Panda 4
- July 14 – 17: The Wild Robot
- July 21 – 24: Sing 2
- July 28 – 31: Despicable Me 4
- August 4 – 7: Shrek 2
- August 11 – 14: Curious George
Studio Movie Grill Wheaton
301 Rice Lake Square
Wheaton, IL 60189
(331) 236-0728
Summer Kids Series at Emagine Theaters
Tickets for Emagine Theaters’ Summer Kids Series are $3. Magic Packs will be sold for $5, which include a kid-size drink and popcorn. The movies are show at 10:00am and 12:30pm, which varies by movie theater.
- Starting June 20: The Garfield Movie
- Starting June 27: The Bad Guys
- Starting July 4: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
- Starting July 11: The Angry Birds Movie
- Starting July 18: The Angry Birds Movie 2
- Starting July 25: The Wild Robot
- Starting August 1: Despicable Me 4
- Starting August 8: Kung Fu Panda 4
- Starting August 15: Trolls: Band Together
Emagine Batavia
550 N. Randall Road
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 474-3002
Emagine Frankfort
19965 South La Grange Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
(779) 216-5200
Regal Summer Movie Express
In previous summers, Regal has offered $1 movies during select daytime showings, and this deal is back in 2025. They are also offering $5 Snack Packs, which include a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. The movies are as follows:
- June 10 and 11: Sing 2 and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
- June 17 and 18: Trolls Band Together and IF
- June 24 and 25: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and The Bad Guys
- July 1 and 2: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and The Wild Robot
- July 8 and 9: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Paw Patrol: The Movie
- July 15 and 16: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Paw Patrol: The Movie
- July 22 and 23: Kung Fu Panda 4 and Despicable Me 4
- July 29 and 30: TMNT Mutant Mayhem and The Garfield Movie
- August 5 and 6: Minions: The Rise of Gru and Paddington in Peru
Regal Bolingbrook
1221 W. Boughton Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(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
Cinergy’s Kids Summer Movie Series
Cinergy Cinemas offers kid-friendly movies on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning throughout the summer. Tickets cost $2, with 10:00am showings as follows:
- June 10-12: Despicable Me
- June 17-19: The Secret Life of Pets
- June 24-26: Paddington 2
- July 1-3: Sonic the Hedgehog
- July 8-10: The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
- July 15-17: The Lorax
- July 22-24: Sing
- July 29-31: Minions: The Rise of Gru
- August 5-7: The LEGO Movie
Cinergy Cinemas
401 W Dundee Road
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 957-3510
Year-Round Movie Deals
AMC Theatres
AMC Theatres offers a few different ways to save on movies year round:
- Everyday, you can save 25% off regular ticket prices on movies you see any time before 4PM. This includes weekends too!
- On Tuesdays, Stubs Rewards Members (free to sign up) also earn an additional discount bringing ticket costs to $5 or $6. Stub Rewards Members also receive discounts on movies and concessions. AMC Theatre also has a pretty significant Groupon that is frequently featured; be sure to check it out before scheduling your showtime.
Classic Cinemas
Classic Cinemas offers $6 Tuesdays, valid on all movies all day every Tuesday.
Cinemark
Discounted Movie Tickets are $5.75 all day Tuesdays for all guests. Holidays excluded if they fall on a Tuesday.
Cinemark Discount Rewards Members (free to sign up) pay only $5.25 on Discount Tuesdays.
Marcus Theatres
Value Tuesdays offer $7 tickets to all guests. Magical Movie Rewards Members (free to sign up) pay $6 per ticket, free complimentary-sized popcorn, and get 20% off concessions on Tuesdays.
Star Cinema Grill
The Star Cinema Grill offers $7 movie tickets all day Tuesdays.
Bolingbrook
619 E Boughton Road, Suite 200
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 755-3607
South Barrington
100 W Higgins Road
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 851-6998
Studio Movie Grill
The Studio Movie Grill only offers $5 tickets on Tuesdays to its’ SMG Access Members (free to sign up). SMG Access Members can also qualify for concession discounts.
Emagine Theaters
Emagine Theaters offers $5 Ticket Tuesdays and free popcorn on Tuesdays for Emagine Rewards Members only, but it’s free to sign up.
Regal Cinemas
Regal Cinemas offers their loyalty program Regal Members (sign up for free) $5-$9 tickets, plus 50% off popcorn on Tuesdays
Looking for more ways to see a family-friendly movie? Head to a local movie in the park.
2 Comments. Leave new
For the Classic Cinemas – is Charlestowne 18 not participating? Or did it just get left off because it’s too far west? It’s in St. Charles. I tried googling but couldn’t figure it out.
Yes, it is! We will add it to the article. Thanks for pointing that out.