This year, families will have a way to be entertained and stay cool without breaking the bank. You know me, and I am always looking for a great deal, and this is the perfect way for families to spend time together this summer.

$1 Movies Return To Western New York This Summer

The Summer Movie Express is returning this summer to Regal Cinemas at the Walden Galleria. Starting on June 1st and going until August 13th, the movie chain will feature two kid-appropriate movies that will only cost $1 to see.

Each of the movies will be rated PG or less and will be shown Monday through Thursday at 11 am. Tickets for each of these movies will be $1 per person, and there will also be some special deals on snacks for the kids.

During the Summer Movie Express movies, theater goers will save $3 off a snack pack that includes a junior-sized drink, popcorn, and fruit gummies. or $3 off cold Dippin' Dots.

So as the weather warms up, you can stay nice and cool and be entertained for just $1.

READ MORE: CHECK FOUR FREE CONCERTS YOU CAN SEE AT THIS YEAR'S ERIE COUNTY FAIR. 

Here is a list of the Summer Movie Express movies for 2026.

Week 1 (June 1–4): Sing (2016) & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
Week 2 (June 8–11): Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) & David (2025)
Week 3 (June 15–18): KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along (2025) & The Wild Robot (2024)
Week 4 (June 22–25): The Bad Guys 2 (2025) & The Garfield Movie (2024)
Week 5 (June 29–July 2): A Minecraft Movie (2025) & Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)
Week 6 (July 6–9): How to Train Your Dragon (2025) & Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)
Week 7 (July 13–16): Title TBA & Scoob! (2020)
Week 8 (July 20–23): The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025) & Animal Farm (2026)
Week 9 (July 27–30): Paddington in Peru (2025) & Dog Man (2025)
Week 10 (August 3–6): Charlie the Wonderdog (2026) & Despicable Me 4 (2024)
Week 11 (August 10–13): The Sandlot (1993) & Muppets: Treasure Island (1996)

You can get more details about the Summer Movie Express HERE.

Behind The Scenes Pictures from Movie Filmed in Buffalo, New York

Here is a behind the scenes look at the movie Cabrini, debuting in movie theaters on March 8.

Gallery Credit: Kadie Daye

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