Free Summer Movies in Cincinnati {2026}

If you’re looking for some free summer fun, take a look at this list of Free Summer Movies in Cincinnati for 2026.

From family friendly movies to adult nights out, there’s something for everyone!

Last updated: 5-21-2026

Deerfield Township has their “Movies in the Park“ happening this summer. Look for movie titles such as:

• June 26: A Minecraft Movie (Cottell Park)
• July 24: The Iron Giant (District at Deerfield)
• August 21: Bad Guys 2 (Cottell Park)

All movies begin at dusk. They are hosting pre-movie activities including crafts, games, and treats.

Colerain Township has announced the return of their Movies in the Park Series for 2026. Their movie date and features are:

• June 5: Ron’s Gone Wrong
• June 12: Ferdinand
• July 10: How to Train Your Dragon
• July 17: Little Giants (as part of Ohio Goes to the Movies)
• July 31: Rio 2
• August 15: Zootopia 2

Movies start with activities and kids karaoke at 8:30pm; movies follow at dusk. Movies are shown at the amphitheater in Colerain Park, 4725 Springdale Road.  All movies are free. Canceled if raining and movies are subject to change.

RJ Cinema will have Free Summer Kids Movies @ RJ this summer, Monday and Wednesdays. Doors open at 9am, movies start at 9:30 am.  Get your free tickets at the RJ Concession Stand/Box Office only. Movies are listed below and include a different movie each day.

• June 1st and 3rd: Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Sing
• June 8th & 10th: SpongeBob: Sponge out of Water, The Bad Guys 2
• June 15th & 17th: Sonic the Hedgehog, The Secret Life of Pets
• June 22nd & 24th: Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Gabby’s Dollhouse
• June 29th and July 1st: Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Trolls
• July 6th & 8th: Smurfs, How to Train Your Dragon
• July 13th & 15th: Dog Man, Transformers One
• July 20th & 22nd: The Land Before Time, TMNT Mutant Mayhem
• July 27th & 29th: The Wild Robot, IF (Imaginary Friend)

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The Summit Cinema (at Summit Park) will be showing movies on a giant inflatable screen, visible from any spot on the Great Lawn. Their movies include:

• June 11: Freakier Friday
• June 25: Hoppers
• July 9: Back to the Future
• July 23: Zootopia 2

All movies start at dusk (approx. 9pm). Movies are free and open to the public. You’re encouraged to bring your own chairs and blankets. They’ll have pre-show activities and free popcorn will be available (while supplies last).

Fairfield hosts Movies in the Park. Pre-show fun starts at 6:30pm, movie starts at 7pm. All movies are at Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Dr. 

• May 22: Up
• July 1 (America 250 Special Edition): Hamilton
• August 28: A League of Their Own
• October 23: Casper

Anderson Park District will show Lilo and Stitch (live action) on July 17 and Zootopia 2 on August 14, 2026. Both movies are at at Beech Acres Park and the movies will start at dusk.

Loveland’s free Movie in the Park Series will be held at Phillips Park (11667 Rich Road, across from Loveland High School). They will show Back to the Future on July 25, 2026 and Ghostbusters on August 29, 2026.

Cinema happens on the Civic Lawn at Washington Park. Movies will be on Tuesday evenings. Pack up the lawn chairs and a picnic basket and enjoy this beautiful downtown park. Movie start at 9pm. Movies (subject to change) include:

May 26 | Crazy Rich Asians
June 2 | White Chicks
June 9 | Karate Kid Legends
June 16 | The Fire Inside
June 23 | Death Becomes Her with Cincinnati Pride
June 30 | Cars
July 7 | How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)
July 14 | ATL with Sweet Sistah Splash
July 21 | Mrs. Doubtfire
July 28 | Jurassic Park: Lost World
August 4 | Naked Gun (2025)
August 11 | Mortal Kombat (1995)
August 18 | Superman (2025)
August 25 | To Wong Foo, Thank you for Everything with Midwestern Lesbian
September 1 | TBD

Many of the movies are weather dependent. All events were accurate at the time of this posting but things do happen and events do occasionally get canceled or postponed. You should always double check with the event source before you head out the door. Links for each event are provided so that you can be sure the date is still accurate before you head out.