Looking for easy, affordable ways to entertain the kids this summer? Three local movie programs — Regal’s Summer Movie Express, AMC’s Summer Movie Camp, and Camp Flix at Flix Brewhouse Carmel — are bringing family favorites back to the big screen for a few bucks per ticket. Here’s what you need to know for summer 2026, including movie schedules and what makes each program different.
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Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express — $1 Family Movies
Regal’s Summer Movie Express is one of the longest-running family-movie deals around. For 11 weeks this summer, select Regal theaters in the Indy area screen two PG-rated movies a week at 11 a.m. for $1 per ticket. A portion of the proceeds benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of America. It’s a solid rainy-day option, an easy playdate plan, or a way to fill a long summer afternoon.
When & Where
- Mondays through Thursdays at 11 a.m., June 1 through Aug. 13
- Participating locations: Carmel, Greenwood, Avon, Noblesville, and more
- More info here.
2026 Summer Movie Express Lineup
- June 1–4: Sing & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
- June 8–11: Kung Fu Panda 4 & David
- June 15–18: KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along & The Wild Robot
- June 22–25: The Bad Guys 2 & The Garfield Movie
- June 29–July 2: A Minecraft Movie & Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- July 6–9: How to Train Your Dragon & Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- July 13–16: TBA & Scoob!
- July 20–23: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants & Animal Farm
- July 27–30: Paddington in Peru & Dog Man
- Aug. 3–6: Charlie the Wonderdog & Despicable Me 4
- Aug. 10–13: The Sandlot & Muppets: Treasure Island
Regal is also offering $3 off a Snack Pack (junior drink, popcorn, and fruit gummies) or a cup of Dippin’ Dots with any Summer Movie Express ticket.
AMC Summer Movie Camp — $3 Family Films
AMC’s Summer Movie Camp offers a single family movie each week for $3 a ticket at participating AMC locations around Indianapolis. Buying online adds a small ticketing fee, so it’s worth checking the final total at checkout.
When & Where
- Mondays & Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., June 22 through Aug. 12
- AMC Castleton, Traders Point, Washington Square, Perry Crossing, Kokomo, Crawfordsville, Muncie, Columbus, and more
- More info here.
2026 AMC Summer Movie Camp Lineup
- June 22 & 24: Paddington in Peru
- June 29 & July 1: David
- July 6 & 8: How to Train Your Dragon
- July 13 & 15: The Lego Movie
- July 20 & 22: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
- July 27 & 29: The Bad Guys 2
- Aug. 3 & 5: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
- Aug. 10 & 12: Muppet Treasure Island
Camp Flix at Flix Brewhouse Carmel — $5 Movies and Meals
Flix Brewhouse Carmel’s Camp Flix runs every Tuesday from June through early August. Tickets are $5, kids’ meals are $5, and the series is designed as a sensory-conscious experience with softer sound, dimmed lights, and a more relaxed theater setting. Pre-show activities and a limited-time s’mores cookie round out the visit.
When & Where
- Tuesdays in June and July, plus Aug. 4 (reserved seating)
- Flix Brewhouse Carmel, 2206 E. 116th St., Carmel
- Find more info here.
2026 Camp Flix Lineup
- June 2: Sing
- June 9: The Lego Movie
- June 16: Paddington
- June 23: The Muppet Movie
- July 7: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
- July 14: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
- July 21: The Land Before Time
- July 28: Sonic the Hedgehog
- Aug. 4: Trolls World Tour
Quick Comparison
| Program | Price | Days/Times | Locations | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Summer Movie Express | $1 | Mon–Thu, 11 a.m. | Multiple | Two movies per week |
| AMC Summer Movie Camp | $3 | Mon & Wed, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. | Multiple AMCs | One movie per week |
| Camp Flix (Flix Brewhouse Carmel) | $5 | Tuesdays | Flix Carmel | Dine-in, sensory-conscious, $5 kids’ meals |
Whichever program you pick, these summer movie deals are an easy way to cool off and catch a film with the kids for less than the cost of a regular ticket.
