Summer outdoor movies in Orange County 2019

Last year we shared a huge list of outdoor movies and it was such a hit that this year, we’re back with a bigger and better updated list of summer outdoor movies in Orange County (some of them are free!). Scroll down for a huge list with links where you can click through for more information.

Did we miss one (or two?) – leave a comment and we’ll update our list!

Summer Outdoor Movies in Orange County 2019

• Movie Mondays at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts
  Opens at 6:00, movie begins at 8:00 p.m. • FREE Admission
  Enjoy free family fun this summer with the return of Movie Mondays on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza! Catch a hit movie, try a cool activity, and grab a bite to eat at the all-new George’s Café as well as select food trucks. Or bring your own picnic dinner. Just don’t forget your beach chairs, blankets and popcorn!
  • July 8th – The Greatest Showman
  • July 15th – Mean Girls
  • July 22nd – Anastasia
  • July 29th – Dream Girls
  • August 5th – Hook

• Movie Nights in the Backyard at Hotel Irvine
  Doors open at 6 p.m. • $15 per person; Children under 4 free get FREE admission
  Bring your own snacks, chairs, blankets or picnics! Keep in mind that tables, BBQs or large food set-ups will not be permitted. Food trucks will be on site for food purchases.
  • June 29 – Captain Marvel
  • July 25 – Crazy Rich Asians

Summer Movies in the Park in Orange County 2019

July

Friday, July 5th
Craig Park in Fullerton | 6:00 pm | Jurassic Park
Lake Forest Sports Park | 7:30pm | The Lego Ninjago Movie
Stanton Central Park in Stanton | 8:00pm | TBD
Chapparal Park in Anaheim | 7:30pm | Hercules

Thursday, July 11th
Grounds of the Queen Mary in Long Beach | 6:00 pm | Grease

Friday, July 12th
Orange County Great Park | 6:30pm | Little Giants
Lake Forest Sports Park | 7:30pm | How to Train Your Dragon
Yorba Park in Anaheim | 6:00pm | Paddington
Stanton Central Park in Stanton | 8:00pm | Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse
Arovista Park Amphitheater in Brea | 8:00 pm | The Incredibles 2
Champions Sport Park in Placentia | 7:30pm | Ralph Breaks the Internet
Willow Park in Anaheim | 7:30pm | Wreck-It-Ralph

Saturday, July 13th
Orange County Great Park | 6:30pm | How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Orville R. Lewis Park in Los Alamitos | 6:00pm | Ralph Breaks the Internet

Friday, July 19th
Cliff Drive Park in Newport Beach | 8:00pm | The LEGO Movie 2
Lake Forest Sports Park | 7:30pm | Cars 3
Orange County Great Park | 6:30pm | Spiderman
Yorba Park in Anaheim | 6:00pm | Goonies
Stanton Central Park in Stanton | 8:00 pm | Ralph Breaks the Internet
Arovista Park Amphitheater in Brea | 8:00 pm | How to Train Your Dragon
Champions Sport Park in Placentia | 7:30pm | Boss Baby
Stoddard Park in Anaheim | 7:30pm | The Emperor’s New Groove

Saturday, July 20th
Hurless Barton Park in Yorba Linda | 8:00pm | The LEGO Movie 2

Friday, July 26th
Stanton Central Park in Stanton | 8:00pm | The LEGO Movie 2
Lions Park in Costa Mesa | 7:00pm | Ralph Breaks the Internet
Mason Park in Irvine | 6:00pm | The Incredibles 2
Arovista Park Amphitheater in Brea | 8:00 pm | Mary Poppins Returns
Kreamer Park in Placentia | 7:30pm | Hotel Transylvania 3
Eucalyptus Park in Anaheim | 7:30pm | Star Wars

Sunday, July 28th
Los Alamitos Unified School District Office Field | 6:00pm | Incredibles 2

August

Friday, August 2nd
Mason Park in Irvine | 6:00pm | The Incredibles 2
Champions Sport Park in Placentia | 7:30 | The LEGO Movie 2
Juarez Park in Anaheim | 7:30pm | Star Wars

Tuesday, August 6th
Fountain Valley Sports Park in Fountain Valley | 6:00pm | Hercules

Thursday, August 8th
Cinema Under the Stars at Oak Canyon Nature Center | 7:00pm | Incredibles 2
Twila Reid Park in Anaheim | 7:30pm | Star Wars

Friday, August 9th
Irvine Regional Park in Orange | 6:00pm | Mary Poppins Returns
Champions Sport Park in Placentia | 7:30pm | The Incredibles 2
Pearson Park in Anaheim | 8:00pm | The Incredibles 2

Thursday, August 15th
Cinema Under the Stars at Oak Canyon Nature Center | 7:00pm | Hotel Transylvania 3

Friday, August 16th
TeWinkle Park in Costa Mesa | 7:00pm | Mary Poppins Returns
Pearson Park in Anaheim | 8:00pm | Hotel Transylvania 3
Courreges Park in Fountain Valley | 6:00pm | The Greatest Showman
Champions Sport Park in Placentia | 7:30pm | People’s Choice Movie
Irvine Regional Park in Orange | 6:00pm | The Jungle Book

Saturday, August 17th
Travis Ranch Park in Yorba Linda | 8:00pm | How to Train Your Dragon

Thursday, August 22nd
Cinema Under the Stars at Oak Canyon Nature Center | 7:00pm | E.T.
Grounds of the Queen Mary in Long Beach | 6:00 pm | Beetlejuice

Friday, August 23rd
Grant Howald Park in Newport Beach | 6:30pm | Mary Poppins Returns
Los Alamos Park in Fountain Valley | 6:00pm | Monsters University
Laguna Niguel Park in Laguna Niguel | 6:00pm | The LEGO Movie 2
Lake Forest Sports Park | 7:30pm | The Lion King
Champions Sport Park in Placentia | 7:30pm | People’s Choice Movie
Pearson Park in Anaheim | 8:00pm | E.T.

Friday, August 30th
Laguna Niguel Park in Laguna Niguel | 6:00pm | The Princess Bride
McDowell Park in Fountain Valley | 6:00pm | Tangled

September

Friday, September 6th
Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point | 6:00pm | Lilo and Stitch
Eisenhower Park in Seal Beach | 7:00pm | TBT
Pacific City Huntington Beach | 7:00 | Vans Get-In Classic vol. 1

Friday, September 13th
Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point | 6:00pm | Endless Summer
Eisenhower Park in Seal Beach | 7:00pm | TBT
Pacific City Huntington Beach | 7:00 | Vans Get-In Classic vol. 2

Tuesday, September 17th
Hurless Barton Park in Yorba Linda | 8:00pm | Wonderpark

Friday, September 20th
Eisenhower Park in Seal Beach | 7:00pm | TBT
Pacific City Huntington Beach | 7:00 | Vans Get-In Classic vol. 3

Friday, September 27th
Eisenhower Park in Seal Beach | 7:00pm | TBT
Pacific City Huntington Beach | 7:00 | Vans The Ductumentary

Summer Movies on the Beach in Orange County 2019

At the time of this posting, only Newport Dunes in Newport Beach offers Movies on the Beach. Their schedule is dusk to 10pm with FREE admission. Following is their schedule:

July

Friday, July 5th
The Incredibles 2

Saturday, July 6th
Shrek

Friday, July 12th
Up

Saturday, July 13th
Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Friday, July 19th
The Greatest Showman

Saturday, July 20th
Jumanji

Friday, July 26th
Wreck it Ralph

Saturday, July 27th
Ralph Breaks the Internet

August

Friday, August 2nd
Bee Movie

Saturday, August 3rd
Christopher Robbin

Friday, August 9th
Shark Tale

Saturday, August 10th
How to Train Your DragonJedi

Friday, August 16th
A Bug’s Life

Saturday, August 17th
Moana

Friday, August 23rd
Mary Poppins Returns

Saturday, August 24th
Rio

Friday, August 30th
Monsters Inc.

Saturday, August 31st
Monsters University

September

Sunday, September 1st
Toy Story

Monday, September 2nd
Footloose

Summer Movie Mornings in Orange County 2019

• Regal Summer Movie Express at Regal Theaters
  Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 10:00 am
  Admission is $1
• Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
  10:00 am
  Admission is $1
  Check individual theaters for dates and shows – Orange & Huntington Beach
• Kiddie Matinee at Cinema City in Anaheim
  Tuesdays, Wednesdays & thursdays | 9:00 am
  Admission is $1 • Snack Packs $4
• Cinépolis Summer Kids Series in Rancho Santa Margarita and Laguna Niguel
  Tuesdays | 10:00 am
  Admission is $6 ticket includes Admission and a small snack pack with popcorn, fruit gummies and a small drink!
• AMC Summer Movie Camp – Woodbridge Irvine Location
  Wednesdays | 10:00 am
  Admission is $4 and includes snack pack

Don’t forget to check out the LMVL SoCal Facebook Page for daily updates of events happening in Orange County!

Originally published on June 2, 2019. Last Updated on July 9, 2019 by Pattie Cordova