From June through September, more than 90 movies will screen in parks across Chicago as part of the Park District's annual Movies in the Parks program. From recent blockbusters like Zootopia 2 and Freakier Friday to classics like Back to the Future and Jumangi, you're sure to find something good to watch (for free!) beneath the stars this summer. Screenings typically begin at 8:45pm, or dusk, each evening. Take a look at the full list of movies and participating parks.
Chicago's film offerings are as diverse as the medium itself: omniverous cinemas like the Gene Siskel Film Center and Music Box, offerings in the academic settings of Northwestern's Block Cinema and U. of C.'s Doc Films, large-market indie and foreign films at Landmark Century Centre, and, of course, the megaplexes like AMC River East 21. Whatever you prefer, we've got you covered with our weekly recommendations for movie events happening around the city.