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Outdoor movies in New York

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Outdoor movies in New York — answers.

What outdoor movies are playing in New York?

156 outdoor screenings are scheduled across New York venues. The next five are: This is What We Mean By Short Films: Opening Night 2026 at Rooftop Films NYC (Friday 15 May); Ratatouille at NYC Parks - Free Outdoor Movies (Friday 15 May); The Incredibles at NYC Parks (Friday 15 May); Zootopia 2 at NYC Parks - Free Outdoor Movies (Friday 15 May); The Incredibles at NYC Parks - Free Outdoor Movies (Friday 15 May). The full live list is at outdoormovielist.com.

Are there free outdoor movies in New York?

Yes. 9 free outdoor screenings are currently scheduled in New York, hosted by NYC Parks - Free Outdoor Movies, NYC Parks, Rooftop Films NYC, Intrepid Museum Flight Deck, Bryant Park, and Hunter's Point South Park. Most are first-come, first-served on the lawn or pier; bring a blanket and you're set.

Where can I see outdoor movies in New York?

Active outdoor cinema venues in New York right now include Rooftop Films NYC, NYC Parks - Free Outdoor Movies, NYC Parks, Rooftop Cinema Club NYC, Skyline Drive-In NYC, Intrepid Museum Flight Deck, Bryant Park, and Hunter's Point South Park. Each venue's seating, food rules, and accessibility differ — outdoormovielist.com lists those per screening.

When is outdoor cinema season in New York?

New York's outdoor cinema season runs primarily from late May through September, with the densest weeks in July and August. Right now we have screenings scheduled across May, June, July, August, and September.

Can I bring food to outdoor cinema in New York?

BYO food is allowed at Intrepid Museum Flight Deck, Bryant Park, Hunter's Point South Park, and Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1 and several other New York venues. Rooftop and ticketed venues usually require you to buy on-site. Each listing on outdoormovielist.com flags BYO explicitly.

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