Outdoor movies are back in Brooklyn this summer! Enjoy free films in parks and public spaces all across the borough, including Brooklyn Bridge Park, Fort Greene Park, Downtown Brooklyn, Prospect Park, Prospect Heights, Red Hook, Crown Heights, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Sunset Park, and Coney Island. From cult classics for adults to kid-friendly picks, there’s something for everyone. Grab a blanket, bring some snacks, and catch a movie under the stars. Note that all movie screenings may not be appropriate for children; film ratings are included in each listing for parents to review.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
- The Wizard of Oz | Wednesday, August 7 | Lawn opens at 6pm; movie at sunset | PG
- Trainwreck | Wednesday, August 14 | Lawn opens at 6pm; movie at sunset | R
- Hidden Figures | Wednesday, August 21 | Lawn opens at 6pm; movie at sunset | PG
- Public Choice Night | Wednesday, August 28 | Lawn opens at 6pm; movie at sunset | PG-13 | Vote for your favorite: Pretty in Pink (1986), Julie & Julia (2009), or Marie Antoinette (2006). Voting opens in early August on Brooklyn Bridge Park’s website. The winning film will be announced at the August 21 screening.
Fort Greene Park
- Clueless | Thursday, August 14 | Pre-film activities at 6pm; movie at sunset | PG-13 | RSVP here
- Dog Day Afternoon | Thursday, August 21 | Pre-film activities at 6pm; movie at sunset | R | RSVP here
Habana Outpost | Fort Greene
Every Sunday at 8pm, Habana Outpost screens a movie for free on their outdoor patio in Fort Greene.
- Purple Rain | Sunday, August 10 | 8pm | R
- The Fifth Element | Sunday, August 17 | 8pm | PG-13
- Coming to America | Sunday, August 24 | 8pm | R
- Cool Runnings | Sunday, August 31 | 8pm | PG
- The Dark Knight | Sunday, September 7 | 8pm | PG-13
- Kung Fu Panda | Sunday, September 15 | 8pm | PG
- The Rock | Sunday, September 21 | 8pm | R
- Waterworld | Sunday, September 28 | 8pm | PG-13
- Mr. Right | Sunday, October 5 | 8pm | R
- Enter the Dragon | Sunday, October 12 | 8pm | R
- The Natural | Sunday, October 19 | 8pm | PG
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show | Sunday, October 26 | 8pm | R
Prospect Park
- The Smurfs | Wednesday, August 6 | Pre-film activities at 6pm; movie at sunset| PG | RSVP here
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Wednesday, August 13 | Pre-film activities at 6pm; movie at sunset| PG | RSVP here
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | Wednesday, August 20 | Pre-film activities at 6pm; movie at sunset| PG-13 | RSVP here
- Miss Congeniality | Wednesday, August 27 | Pre-film activities at 6pm; movie at sunset| PG-13 | RSVP here
Brooklyn Commons | Downtown Brooklyn
- Shahid | Wednesday, August 6 | Seating at 7pm; film at 8:30pm | RSVP here
- There Was, There Was Not | Wednesday, August 13 | Seating at 7pm; film at 8:30pm | RSVP here
Red Hook
- The Great Dictator | Valentino Pier | Saturday, August 9 | Movie at sunset | G
- Loving Vincent | Coffey Park | Wednesday, August 13 | Movie at sunset | PG-13
Domino Park | Williamsburg
On four Tuesdays in July & August, Domino Square will show double features of movies set in NYC. 4pm showings feature family-friendly movies and activities, presented by A Rosie Day. 7pm showings explore NYC from the 1980s to the 2010s, presented by Nitehawk Cinema, with DJ sets that take you back in time.
- The Secret Life of Pets | Tuesday, August 12 | 4pm | PG
- Rent | Tuesday, August 12 | 7pm | PG-13
- TMNT: Mutant Mayem | Tuesday, August 26 | 4pm | PG
- Ocean’s 8 | Tuesday, August 26 | 7pm | PG-13
Transmitter Park | Greenpoint
Charlotte Patisserie | Greenpoint
Come to Charlotte Patisserie every Thursday for a summer movie in their backyard, plus wine, cocktails, sweet treats and small bites.
- Midnight in Paris | Thursday, August 7 | 7pm | PG-13
- The Princess Bride | Thursday, August 14 | 7pm | PG
- Chocolat | Thursday, August 21 | 7pm | PG-13
- Pride & Prejudice | Thursday, August 28 | 7pm | PG
Brower Park | Crown Heights
- Love, Brooklyn | Saturday, August 16 | Seating at 7pm; film at 8:30pm | RSVP here
- Move Ya Body: The Birth of House | Saturday, September 20 | Seating at 7pm; film at 8:30pm | RSVP here
Brooklyn Army Terminal | Sunset Park
- How Deep is Your Love | Saturday, August 16 | 7:00-10:30pm | Not rated | RSVP here
Coney Island Beach
- The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie | Thursday, August 7 | Pre-film activities at 6pm; movie at sunset | PG | RSVP here
- The Warriors | Saturday, August 9 | 8:30-10:30pm | R
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Updated: August 7, 2025. Main Image: Pluto TV Movies With A View in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
