Salem Seeks Juneteenth Jam Festival Free Film Feedback

SALEM, MA — The city of Salem is seeking resident input on which movie residents would like for the public viewing at this year's Juneteenth Jam Festival.

The winning film will be screened on Salem Common as the festival's closing event this June.

"Salem 400+ encompasses many different ways to engage with our city's history and future," said Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo said. "While the initiative includes preservation projects, scholarly programming, and comprehensive historical documentation, we also want to engage residents in fun and creative ways that bring the community together."

Since 2024, the city has concluded its Juneteenth Jam Festival with a family-friendly outdoor movie night on Salem Common.

Past screenings have included Black Panther (2024) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2025).

This year, residents are invited to vote using ranked-choice voting on the following film options:

• Soul (2018)

• Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

• The Princess and the Frog (2009)

• Respect (2021)

Community members can view the movie trailers and cast their votes here.

Voting will remain open through June 1, with the winning film announced later that week.

This year's movie night is sponsored by the Peabody Essex Museum, with Cinema Salem once again providing complimentary popcorn for attendees.

Additional details about the 2026 Juneteenth Jam Festival will be announced in the coming weeks.

All Juneteenth events in Salem are free, family-friendly, and open to all.