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Free Outdoor Movies NYC Summer 2025

NYC offers 200+ free outdoor movie screenings including Bryant Park Monday nights, Movies with a View Thursday evenings in Brooklyn Bridge Park, NYC Parks citywide screenings, and specialty series at Intrepid Museum, Oculus Plaza, and Union Square.

Top Movie Series

Movies Under the Stars

Central Park (Manhattan)

Hundreds of free outdoor film screenings in parks and playgrounds across all five boroughs, featuring a mix of recent releases and classic films.

Jun - Sep 2025

Bryant Park Movie Nights

Bryant Park Lawn, Manhattan

Paramount+ Movie Nights - A beloved summer tradition featuring free movie screenings on the lawn.

Mondays, Jun - Aug 2025

Movies with a View

Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn

Enjoy classic and contemporary films with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and the East River. The 2025 theme is 'Women In Hollywood.'

Thursdays, Jul - Aug 2025

All Free Movie Series

Movies Under the Stars

Outdoor

Hundreds of free outdoor film screenings in parks and playgrounds across all five boroughs, featuring a mix of recent releases and classic films.

📍Central Park (Manhattan)+ more
🗓Jun - Sep 2025
Free outdoor movies in parks across all five boroughs
Schedule
06/05 8pm, Moana @ Beach 94th, Rockaway
06/11 8pm, Sonic The Hedgehog 3 @ The Arsenal, Central Park
06/11 8pm, Transformers One @ Brigadier General Charles Young Playground, Manhattan
06/12 8pm, The Karate Kid (1984) @ First Park, Manhattan
06/13 8pm, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie @ Walker Park, Staten Island
06/13 8pm, Wonka @ Robert Moses Playground, Manhattan
06/13 8pm, Despicable Me 4 @ Colden Playground, Queens
06/13 8pm, A Bug’s Life @ Athens Square, Queens
06/14 8pm, Captain America @ Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, Brooklyn
06/14 8pm, Onward @ Naples Playground, Staten Island
06/14 8pm, Inside Out 2 @ Cherry Tree Park, Manhattan
06/14 8pm, Wicked @ Randall’s Island Park, Manhattan
06/14 8pm, Despicable Me 4 @ Playground Ninety, Queens
06/19 8pm, Mufasa: The Lion King @ Dr. Ronald McNair Park, Brooklyn
06/20 8pm, Mufasa: The Lion King @ Helen Marshall Park, Queens
06/21 8pm, Moana 2 @ Crotona Tennis House, Crotona Park
06/30 9pm, Coco @ Gorman Playground, Queens
07/01 9pm, Paddington in Peru @ Phil 'Scooter' Rizzuto Park, Queens
07/02 8:30pm, Captain America @ Mae Grant Playground, Manhattan
07/02 8:30pm, Justice League vs. Teen Titans @ Willis Playground, Bronx
See the website for up-to-date info
Check the NYC Parks website regularly as new movie titles and locations are added throughout the summer.

Bryant Park Movie Nights

Outdoor

Paramount+ Movie Nights - A beloved summer tradition featuring free movie screenings on the lawn.

📍Bryant Park Lawn, Manhattan
🗓Mondays, Jun - Aug 2025
Schedule
06/09 8pm, Pretty in Pink
06/16 8pm, The Wood
06/23 8pm, Kinky Boots
06/30 8pm, Stand by Me
07/07 8pm, Good Will Hunting
07/14 8pm, Interstellar
07/21 8pm, Ghost
07/28 8pm, Pulp Fiction
08/04 8pm, Blades of Glory
08/11 8pm, The Godfather
See the website for up-to-date info
Very popular, so arrive well before the lawn opens to secure a good spot.

Movies with a View

Outdoor

Enjoy classic and contemporary films with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and the East River. The 2025 theme is 'Women In Hollywood.'

📍Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn
🗓Thursdays, Jul - Aug 2025
Schedule
07/10 sunset, Bottoms
07/17 sunset, Alien
07/24 sunset, Waitress
07/31 sunset, The Matrix
08/07 sunset, The Wizard of Oz
08/14 sunset, Trainwreck
08/21 sunset, Hidden Figures
08/28 sunset, Public Choice (Pretty in Pink, Julie & Julia, or Marie Antoinette)
See the website for up-to-date info
Complimentary popcorn and candy for RSVP holders (first come, first served). One of NYC's most scenic outdoor movie experiences.

Paramount+ Movie Nights in Brooklyn

Outdoor

Free outdoor film screenings in various Brooklyn parks.

📍Prospect Park (Wednesdays)+ more
🗓Jul - Aug 2025
Schedule
06/13 sunset, Shutter Island @ McCarren Park
06/20 sunset, American Hustle @ McCarren Park
06/27 sunset, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert @ McCarren Park
07/03 sunset, Call Me By Your Name @ Fort Greene Park
07/10 sunset, Gladiator II @ Fort Greene Park
07/17 sunset, Better Man @ Coney Island
07/24 sunset, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy @ Coney Island
07/30 sunset, Mean Girls @ Prospect Park
07/31 sunset, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off @ Coney Island
08/06 sunset, The Smurfs @ Prospect Park
08/07 sunset, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie @ Coney Island
08/13 sunset, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 @ Prospect Park
08/14 sunset, Clueless @ Fort Greene Park
08/20 sunset, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade @ Prospect Park
08/21 sunset, Dog Day Afternoon @ Fort Greene Park
08/27 sunset, Miss Congeniality @ Prospect Park
See the website for up-to-date info
Films start shortly after sunset.

Intrepid Museum Movie Night Series

Outdoor

Enjoy free movie nights on the historic flight deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Theme inspired by 'Mysteries from the Deep: Underwater Archaeology' exhibition.

📍Flight Deck, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86, Manhattan
🗓Select Fridays, May - Aug 2025
Schedule
05/23 6pm, Top Gun
06/27 6pm, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
07/25 6pm, The Abyss
08/22 6pm, Atlantis: The Lost Empire
See the website for up-to-date info
Limited seating available (first come, first served). RSVP on Eventbrite is recommended.

Backyard at Hudson Yards

Free

A season-long series of free outdoor movies on the 30-foot Big Screen at Hudson Yards, part of the Backyard at Hudson Yards programming.

📍Hudson Yards, Public Square & Gardens, Manhattan
🗓May - Aug 2025
Schedule
05/09 sunset, Freaky Friday
05/16 sunset, Wicked
05/30 sunset, Tom & Jerry
09/12 sunset, Grease
09/19 sunset, Clueless
09/26 sunset, The Breakfast Club
See the website for up-to-date info
All screenings are free and outdoors. Also includes concerts, fitness, and family programming.

Oculus Outdoors

Outdoor

Free outdoor movie screenings, with family-friendly options on Saturday afternoons and general screenings on Friday nights.

📍The Oculus Plaza, World Trade Center, Manhattan
🗓Jun - Sep 2025
Schedule
06/13 7pm, The Birdcage
06/14 2pm, The Parent Trap (1998)
07/11 7pm, A League of Their Own
07/12 2pm, Space Jam (1996)
07/12 7pm, Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music (special)
08/15 7pm, Dirty Dancing
08/16 2pm, Lilo & Stitch (2002)
09/26 7pm, Twilight
09/27 2pm, Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone
See the website for up-to-date info
Special surprise activations and photo ops at each screening. First come, first served. RSVP on Eventbrite recommended.

Union Square Movie Nights

Outdoor

Free outdoor screenings presented by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, with pre-screening activities.

📍Union Square Park, North Plaza, Manhattan
🗓Thursdays, Jul - Aug 2025
Schedule
07/24 sunset, The Muppets Take Manhattan
07/31 sunset, Men in Black
08/07 sunset, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
08/14 sunset, 13 Going on 30
See the website for up-to-date info
Presented by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and the Union Square Partnership. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or mats.

Rooftop Films Summer Series

Free

Rooftop Films presents a series of free outdoor movies and short film programs across NYC parks, plazas, and unique venues, featuring independent films, documentaries, and community-driven cinema experiences.

📍Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn+ more
🗓Jun - Sep 2025
Many events include live music, filmmaker Q&As, and after-parties
Schedule
06/25 7pm, Queerly Beloved: Pride Shorts in the Park @ Fort Greene Park
06/30 7pm, Comrades, Almost a Love Story @ Fort Greene Park
07/15 7pm, Love is Strange: Romance Shorts @ Gansevoort Plaza
07/17 7pm, Folktales @ Msgr. McGolrick Park
07/19 7pm, Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story @ Brower Park
07/23 7pm, Trapped: Mind-Altering Shorts @ Brooklyn Commons
07/26 7pm, Selena y Los Dinos @ Brooklyn Army Terminal
07/30 7pm, Dark Toons @ Brooklyn Commons
08/06 7pm, Shahid @ Brooklyn Commons
08/13 7pm, There Was, There Was Not @ Brooklyn Commons
08/16 7pm, Love, Brooklyn @ Bower Park
08/16 7pm, How Deep Is Your Love @ Brooklyn Army Terminal
08/18 7pm, By Design @ Gansevoort Plaza
09/20 7pm, Move Ya Body: The Birth of House @ Brower Park
See the website for up-to-date info
All listed screenings are free and open to the public. Some events may require RSVP.

Perfect Movie Night Tips

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Bring Snacks

Pack your favorite movie snacks and drinks

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Arrive Early

Popular screenings fill up fast, especially Bryant Park

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Bring Comfort

Blankets, chairs, and cushions for optimal viewing

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RSVP When Possible

Many series offer perks like free popcorn for RSVPs

🌦️ Weather Policy

Most outdoor screenings are weather-dependent. Check event websites or social media before heading out, as screenings may be cancelled or postponed due to rain.

Movie Screenings by Borough

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Manhattan

  • • Bryant Park (Monday nights)
  • • Intrepid Museum (themed series)
  • • Oculus Plaza (family & evening)
  • • Union Square (NYC-themed films)
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Brooklyn

  • • Brooklyn Bridge Park (skyline views)
  • • McCarren Park (Friday nights)
  • • Prospect Park (family films)
  • • Coney Island Beach (beachside)
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All Boroughs

  • • NYC Parks (200+ screenings)
  • • Queens, Bronx & Staten Island
  • • Local parks and playgrounds
  • • Recent releases & classics

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