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Pack up the picnic chair, and watch a flick in the great outdoors! Through Movies Under the Stars, the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and NYC Parks bring more than 150 film screenings to parks throughout the five boroughs. Enjoy family-friendly entertainment in the city's parks and playgrounds, ranging from great new movies to all-time classics.
Our movies have chairs reserved for seniors and people with disabilities, so that everyone can enjoy a good movie. Bring some food, find a great spot, and enjoy the show!
Movies Under the Stars Events
Thursday, July 17, 2025
CANCELED: Movies Under the Stars: Despicable Me 4
at Seth Low Playground (in Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run.
Free!
Kids
CANCELED: Movies Under The Stars: Lord of the Rings - The War of the Rohirrim
at Courts and Track Area (in Mazzei Playground), Bronx
8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim”.....
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: IF (PG)
at St. Gregory's Playground, Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a ma
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Wicked
at Multipurpose Turf Field (in Detective Keith L Williams Park), Queens
9:00 p.m.–11:45 p.m.
Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in a dazzling reimagining of Oz’s untold story of power, friendship, and self-discovery.
Free!
Kids
Friday, July 18, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Inside Out 2
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpecte
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: A Minecraft Movie (2025)
at Lawn (in Naples Playground), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie...
Free!
Kids
Movies Under The Stars: Captain America: Brave New World
at Athletic Field (in Dunbar Playground), Bronx
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Sam Wilson, who’s officially taken up the mantle of Captain America. After meeting with newly elected.....
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)
at Kaiser Park Baseball Field (in Kaiser Park), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Inside Out 2
at Lawn Area
9:00 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Inside Out 2 dives back into Riley’s mind as new emotions like Anxiety shake up headquarters—and Joy and the gang aren’t sure how to feel about it.
Free!
Kids
MUTS: VIVO (2021)
at Handball Court (in Hamilton Fish Park), Manhattan
9:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
This family-friendly adventure comedy is an animated musical that features eleven original songs.
Free!
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Movies Under The Stars: Piece by Piece
at Gil Scott-Heron Amphitheater (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Singer-songwriter and producer Pharrell Williams has made a distinct name for himself......
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Toy Story (PG)
at Bella Abzug Park, Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Computer-animated tale centering on the rivalry between two children's toys: Woody, a cowboy doll who's the leader and the brains of the group, and a cocky spaceman named Buzz Lightyear
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Wicked (2024)
at Flagpole (in Shore Park and Parkway), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Dog Man
at 46th Avenue & Oceania St. (in Marie Curie Playground), Queens
9:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
After a fateful surgery fuses a cop and his dog, Dog Man emerges to fight crime—until his feud with Petey the Cat is shaken by the arrival of Lil Petey, a kitten with a big heart.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Movie Under the Stars: Wicked (2024)
at Open Area (in Kelly Park Playground), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Queen of Katwe
at Beach 94th St. Amphitheater (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
This biopic of Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi traces her journey from the slums of Katwe.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Moana 2
at Play Area (in Lieutenant John H. Martinson Playground), Staten Island
9:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers.
Free!
Event
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: A Minecraft Movie (PG)
at White Playground, Manhattan
8:15 p.m.–10:15 p.m.
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while emba
Free!
Kids
Movies Under The Stars: Despicable Me 4
at Basketball Court (in Cedar Playground), Bronx
8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina.......
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
at Central Lawn (in Sunset Park), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own.
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: Moana 2
at Basketball Courts (in Corona Golf Playground), Queens
9:00 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Moana 2 reunites Moana and Maui for a daring new voyage into uncharted waters after a mysterious call from her ancestors.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Wicked
at Vincent F. Albano Jr Playground (in Vincent F. Albano Jr. Playground), Manhattan
8:15 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misundersto
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Moana 2 (2024)
at Wilson Avenue and Weirfield Street (in Irving Square Park), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Elf
at Austin J. McDonald Playground, Staten Island
8:45 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
After accidentally falling into Santa Claus' gift sack, a human baby is raised at the North Pole, growing up to believe he is an elf.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before.
Free!
Kids
Friday, July 25, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Paddington in Peru
at Lawn Area (in Bensonhurst Park), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
PADDINGTON IN PERU follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: IF
at Lawn Area
9:00 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
From John Krasinski, IF follows a girl who can see imaginary friends and sets off on a magical mission to reunite them with the kids who need them.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Coming To America
at Soccer Field (in St. James Park), Bronx
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A wealthy African prince who rebels against an arranged marriage travels to Queens, New York City. Once....
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: Moana 2 (PG)
at Poor Richard's Playground, Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The Fall Guy (2024)
at Ballfield (in Father Macris Park), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment.
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: The Fire Inside (2024)
at Kaiser Park Baseball Field (in Kaiser Park), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
The Fire Inside is the inspirational true story of Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time.
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: Transformers One
at Brookville Boulevard and 144 Avenue (in Brookville Park), Queens
9:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Mufasa: The Lion King
at Beach 94th St. Amphitheater (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Kung Fu Panda 4
at Avenue A and St. Marks Place (in Tompkins Square Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, is called upon by destiny to...give i
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: The Princess and the Frog
at Lawn (in Naples Playground), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
A prince is transformed into a frog and accidentally curses a beautiful princess with an amphibian form as well when he kisses her in an attempt to break the spell.
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Captain America: Brave New World
at Lawn Area (in Rainey Park), Queens
8:45 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Anthony Mackie returns as Captain America, caught in a global conspiracy after meeting President Ross, and must uncover the truth before the world spirals into chaos.
Free!
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: A Minecraft Movie
at Multi-Purpose Athletic Field (in Tanahey Playground), Manhattan
8:15 p.m.–10:15 p.m.
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while emba
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: A Minecraft Movie
at Multipurpose Hard Top Area (in Pontiac Playground), Bronx
8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on.....
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
at Lawn Area (in Harris Brothers Park), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Adaptation of the first of J.K. Rowling's popular children's novels about Harry Potter, a boy who learns on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards...
Free!
Kids
Movies Under the Stars: IF
at Multipurpose Hard Top Area (in Evergreen Park), Queens
8:45 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure.
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 1, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Moana 2 (PG)
at Play Area (in Twenty-Four Sycamores Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers.
Free!
Kids
Monday, August 4, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Mufasa: The Lion King
at Union Turnpike and 196th Street (in Cunningham Park), Queens
8:45 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Mufasa: The Lion King tells the origin story of Mufasa through Rafiki’s tale to young Kiara, revealing his rise from orphaned cub to legend in a journey of friendship, fate, and danger.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
August Movie Nights at Bella Abzug Park: Love & Basketball
at Bella Abzug Park Fountains (in Bella Abzug Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Enjoy free outdoor movies every week in Bella Abzug Park! Every Thursday in August, 8-10 pm. Movies will be screened in the park by the entrance closest to W34th St and Hudson Blvd East.
Free!
Friday, August 8, 2025
Movies Under The Stars: The Warriors
at Gil Scott-Heron Amphitheater (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
8:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
The Warriors must fight their way from the Bronx to their home turf ......
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: A Minecraft Movie
at Entrance - 76th Ave & Springfield Blvd (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
8:45 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Four misfits are transported to a wild, blocky world of imagination—and must team up with an expert crafter to find their way home.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: The Warriors
at West 12th St. & Boardwalk (in Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
The Warriors follows a street gang falsely accused of the murder of a respected gang leader. They must fight their way through rival gang territory and return to their home turf on Cone
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: Mufasa: The Lion King
at Lawn Area (in Springfield Park), Queens
8:45 p.m.–10:45 p.m.
Mufasa: The Lion King tells the origin story of Mufasa through Rafiki’s tale to young Kiara, revealing his rise from orphaned cub to legend in a journey of friendship, fate, and danger.
Free!
Kids
Monday, August 11, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Wicked
at Union Turnpike and 196th Street (in Cunningham Park), Queens
8:30 p.m.–11:15 p.m.
Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in a dazzling reimagining of Oz’s untold story of power, friendship, and self-discovery.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
August Movie Nights at Bella Abzug Park: The Hunger Games Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
at Bella Abzug Park Fountains (in Bella Abzug Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Enjoy free outdoor movies every week in Bella Abzug Park! Every Thursday in August, 8-10 pm. Movies will be screened in the park by the entrance closest to W34th St and Hudson Blvd East.
Free!
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Movies Under the Stars: Wicked (PG)
at Multi-Purpose Athletic Field (in Tanahey Playground), Manhattan
8:15 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba...
Free!
Kids
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