Where Northern Virginia Families Can See Cheap Movies This Summer

Northern Virginia-area families looking for an inexpensive way to spend time together this summer may want to check out movie theaters in the area.

Several national and regional theater chains are bringing back summer discount movie programs, with tickets starting as low as $1 for select family-friendly films. Most programs are offered on weekday mornings or early afternoons, and participating locations, showtimes, taxes and fees may vary.

Here are some of the summer movie deals available in 2026 and where to take advantage of them:

Regal Summer Movie Express

Regal’s Summer Movie Express runs from now through Aug. 13 at more than 380 participating theaters nationwide. The chain is showing two PG-rated movies at 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday, with tickets priced at $1.

Regal theaters in Northern Virginia include:

• Alexandria: Regal Kingstowne, 5910 Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria VA 22315
• Arlington: Regal Ballston Quarter, 671 N. Glebe Road, Arlington VA 22203
• Ashburn: Regal Fox4, 22875 Brambleton Plaza, Ashburn VA 20148
• Fairfax: Regal Fairfax Towne Center, 4110 West Ox Rd, Suite 12110, Fairfax VA 22033
• Springfield: Regal Springfield Town Center, 6859 Springfield Mall, Springfield VA 22150

• Sterling: Regal Dulles Town Center, 21100 Dulles Town Cir, Ste 203, Sterling VA 20164

The lineup includes movies such as “Sing,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” “Kung Fu Panda 4,” “The Wild Robot,” “A Minecraft Movie,” “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” “Dog Man,” “Despicable Me 4,” “The Sandlot," and “Muppet Treasure Island.”

Regal is also offering $3 off a Snack Pack or Dippin’ Dots ice cream with the purchase of a Summer Movie Express ticket. A portion of admission proceeds benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse

Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse offers family-friendly movies for $1.75 per ticket, plus applicable taxes. Participating theaters are hosting screenings on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. through Aug. 6, with select theaters offering additional showtimes during the week.

Cinemark theaters in Northern Virginia include:

• Fairfax: Cinemark Fairfax Corner and XD, 11900 Palace Way, Fairfax, VA 22030

Cinemark’s lineup includes “Paddington,” “Sonic the Hedgehog,” “KPOP Demon Hunters Sing-Along,” “Shrek Forever After,” “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants,” “A Minecraft Movie,” “Dog Man,” “How to Train Your Dragon,” “The Bad Guys 2," and “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie.”

The chain is also offering $1 off snack packs and popcorn-and-drink combos during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes.

AMC Summer Movie Camp

AMC Theatres is offering Summer Movie Camp now through Aug. 12, with kid-friendly movies on Mondays and Wednesdays for $3 per ticket. Prices may vary by location.

AMC locations in Northern Virginia include:

• Alexandria: AMC Hoffman Center 22, 206 Hoffman Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
• Arlington: AMC Theaters in Arlington, 2150 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
• Herndon: AMC Worldgate 9, 13025 Worldgate Drive, Herndon, VA, 20170
• McLean: AMC Theaters McLean: 1961 Chain Bridge Road Mall MAJ04, Mclean, VA 22102
• Woodbridge: AMC Potomac Mills 18, 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Ste 886, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192

Reported showtimes are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., though families should check their local AMC before going. The lineup includes “Paddington in Peru,” “David,” “How to Train Your Dragon,” “The LEGO Movie,” “Sonic the Hedgehog 3, "The Bad Guys 2,” “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants," and “Muppet Treasure Island.”

A portion of proceeds supports the Will Rogers Charity.