As the summer rolls on in New Orleans, the heat gets oppressive, even scary at times! Air conditioning sure is a welcome amenity when trying to keep your little ones entertained. So, why not hit up some kid's movies around town? Many theaters offer great ticket prices that usually include popcorn and a drink. Below is a list of the indoor movies and at the very end of the list are the outdoor ones too. At least those are at night when the temps have cooled a bit. Enjoy!
The Grand Theatre Esplanade 14
1401 W Esplanade Ave. Kenner, LA
504-229-4259
www.thegrandtheatre.com
Family fun movies playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the summertime! Admission to the Summer Movie Express is only $1. Tickets available for purchase at the box office and all movies in most locations start at 10:00 am. Check with your theatre for exact showtimes. Each week both movies play on both days. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute.
Tuesday, June 4 - Wednesday, June 5 Croods and Puss in Boots
Tuesday, June 11 - Wednesday, June 12 Despicable Me and Turbo
Tuesday, June 18 - Wednesday, June 19 Lego Batman Movie and House with a Clock In Its Walls
Tuesday, June 25 - Wednesday June 26 Teen Titans Go to the Movies and Paddington 2
Tuesday, July 2 to Wednesday July 3 Despicable Me 3 and Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018)
Tuesday, July 9 to Wednesday, July 10 Lego Movie 2 and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Tuesday, July 16 to Wednesday, July 17 Smallfoot and Secret Life of Pets
The Prytania Theatre
5339 Prytania St. New Orleans, La
504-891-2787
www.theprytania.com
The Kids Series tickets are $6 per person and include a complimentary popcorn and drink. Movies are Friday and Saturday mornings at 10:00 am. Group rates available.
June 7 and 8: The Muppets Take Manhattan
June 14 and 15: The Dark Crystal
June 21 and 22: Toy Story 4
June 28 and 29: Labyrinth
July 5 and 6: E.T.
July 12 and 13: The Wizard of Oz
July 19 and 20: The Lion King
July 26 and 27: The Goonies
August 2 and 3: Willy Wonka
August 9 and 10: Space Jam
Sensory Friendly Films at AMC Theaters
Sensory Friendly Films at AMC Theaters is for families affected by Autism to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing! The movies are on Saturdays at 10:00 am and Tuesdays at 7pm for an older audience. Click here for more details. Available at these theaters: Elmwood Palace 20, Westbank Palace 16, Houma Palace 10. Make sure to check with the theater to confirm times and dates.
Dinner and a ZOOvie at Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA
800-774-7394
Click here for details.
You can make it a night packed full of fun with water play and movie watching. Cool Zoo/Gator Run is open from 6pm-8pm and the movie starts after 8pm. Movie tickets are $6 per person and children 2 and under are free! Cool Zoo/Gator Fun admission is an extra $6 per person and children under 2 are free. You can choose to just watch the movie - the Cool Zoo/Gator Run is an option.
Friday, May 31 - Incredibles 2
Friday, June 14 - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Friday, June 21 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse
Friday, July 12 - Captain Marvel
Friday, July 26 - How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World
Discount Tuesdays $5 Movies at AMC Theaters
Become an AMC Stubs Member, and get $5 tickets on Tuesdays! Great way to save with the kids this summer! Click here for more information.
FOR ADULTS
Escape the Summer heat and enjoy free film screenings at the Orpheum Theater New Orleans this Summer! Admission is free and open to the public. New Orleans Film Society members get one free popcorn per screening. Become a member today at neworleansfilmsociety.org/become-a-member
Thursday, June 27th, 7 PM
CHASING DREAMS: A LEAH CHASE STORY
Director: William Sabourin O'Reilly, Documentary, 2011, 27 min.
ELLA BRENNAN: COMMANDING THE TABLE
Director: Leslie Iwerks, Documentary, 2016, 1h 36min.
Wednesday, July 10th, 7 PM
BAYOU MAHARAJAH
Director: Lily Keber, Documentary, 2013, 1h 30min.
Followed by a post-film discussion with director Lily Keber (Gambit's 40 under 40 in 2019)
Thursday, July 25th, 7 PM
GIRLS TRIP - rated R
Director: Malcolm D. Lee, Comedy, 2017, 2h 2min.
Thursday, August 8th, 7 PM
DOWN BY LAW - rated R
Director: Jim Jarmusch, Comedy, 1986, 1h 47min.
Summer Film Series at the Orpheum is presented by the New Orleans Film Society, in partnership with the Orpheum Theater New Orleans, Gambit Weekly, and WWNO.
