Carlee WrightMovies in the Park has announced its 2026 line-up. Get out your calendar and save these dates for four free, family-friendly films this summer at the Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater in Riverfront Park.
July 10: “Superman” (2025, PG-13. 2 hours, 9 mins), approx 9 p.m.
“Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.” Click here for trailer.
July 24: “The LEGO Batman Movie” (2017, PG. 1 hour, 44 mins), approx 8:45 p.m.
“A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick.” Click here for trailer.
August 7: “How to Train Your Dragon” (2025, PG. 2 hours, 5 mins), approx 8:30 p.m.
“As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together.” Click here for trailer.
August 21: “Zootopia 2” (2025, PG. 1 hour, 48 mins), approx 8:00 p.m.
“Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.” Click here for trailer.
Movies begin at dusk (start times vary with sunset), and the lawn fills up fast — so come early, claim your spot, and settle in. Movie captions are available on a separate screen to enhance the experience and create a more inclusive atmosphere. Low-back chairs and picnics are welcome. No alcohol, smoking, or vaping, please. There’s no charge to attend, but donations help keep the magic going.
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Author: Carlee Wright
Carlee Wright is a community instigator with a grand love for Salem and notably fashionable shoes (Hello, John Fluevog!) who turns waste into wearable art in her "spare" time.
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