Looking for a “dollar movie theater” or cheap summer movies? Greenville, SC and the Upstate have many theaters offer low-cost or free summer movie deals to keep the entire family entertained throughout the summer. So, find that “cheap movie theater near me” with the help of this list, then grab some delicious popcorn and escape the humid summer heat. These upstate movie theaters offer showings of popular movies at an affordable price.
These promotions are so cheap that even your kids might break open their piggy bank and treat you to a movie date!
With plenty of hot afternoons ahead and cranky kids to entertain, catching one of these movies would be the perfect way to spend your afternoon. This article has been updated for 2026, but please check with venues before attending, as information may change.
Check out our guide to Free Things to do This Summer Near Greenville, SC to have an amazing, inexpensive adventure!
$1 Movies at Regal Cinemas
Have a Regal Cinema near you, and looking for a “dollar theater near me”? Regal Cinemas offers kid-friendly Regal Summer Movie Express all summer long! Regal offers these showings on Monday – Thursday for a $1 ticket price beginning June 1st – August 13th, 2026. What a deal! All movies are blockbusters that have either a G or a PG rating. They will also have snack packs that include popcorn, a drink, and fruit snacks. The highly anticipated summer program can sell out, so order tickets early.
Regal Cinema has two Greenville locations, two Spartanburg locations, and theaters in Anderson, Simpsonville, and Asheville.
Regal Summer Movie Titles
Here’s the list of movies and dates at Regal Cinemas in our area. These are fairly consistent at all our local locations. Times this year will be at 11 am only. Dates for upcoming 2026 Summer Movie Express viewings include:
- June 1st – June 4th: Sing or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
- June 8th – June 11th: Kung Fu Panda 4 or David
- June 15th – June 18th: KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event or The Wild Robot
- June 22nd – June 25th: The Bad Guys 2 or The Garfield Movie
- June 29th – July 2nd: A Minecraft Movie or Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- July 6th – July 9th: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 or How to Train Your Dragon
- July 13th – July 16th: Scoob!
- July 20th – July 23rd: Animal Farm or The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squidward
- July 27th – July 30th: Dog Man or Paddington in Peru
- August 3rd – August 6th: Charlie the Wonderdog or Despicable Me 4
- August 10th – August 13th: The Sandlot or Muppets: Treasure Island
Cheap Movies in Anderson at Santikos- AmStar Anderson
You can enjoy Super Saver Tuesday at AmStar in Anderson, where a $5.99 ticket gets guests admission, which is much cheaper than a normal ticket. Tickets must be purchased at the box office on the day of, and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
The theatre will offer free summer movies in 2026! Their carefully curated, kid-focused summer entertainment options are Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 AM, with FREE admission (first come, first served), and a $6 Summer Kids Combo available 9–11 AM with popcorn + 16 oz drink.
2026 Movie Lineup
• June 2–3: The Wild Robot
• June 9–10: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
• June 16–17: K-Pop Demon Hunters
• June 23–24: Minecraft
• July 7–8: How To Train Your Dragon
• July 14–15: The Bad Guys 2
• July 21–22: Dog Man
• July 28–29: SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
• August 4–5: Minions: The Rise of Gru
$5 Movies In Gaffney, SC at The Big E
The $5 Summer Movie Series at The Big E in Gaffney returns on May 26th, 2026. The promotional series will run from May 26th to August 8th, 2026. Movie showings occur Monday-Saturday at 10:30 am.
More than just a movie ticket! The $5 E Summer Package includes one summer series movie viewing, a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and a $2 game card.
Kids Bowl Free: Your Kids Can Go Bowling for Free All Summer Long: The Big E is also a Kids Bowl Free location! Get your Kids Bowl Free Coupons now.
2026 Summer Movie Titles at The Big E
Summer Camp at NCG Cinema in Spartanburg
Take your kids to “summer camp” at NCG Spartanburg! They will be offering $2 movies for kids all summer long (parents can join too, of course). You can purchase a Kids Mini Combo for $5 (1 per ticket). Movie titles include motion pictures like Hotel Transylvania 3, The Bad Guys, GOAT, and more! This family-friendly summer movie series sells out pretty quickly, so book ahead of time if possible.
2026 Summer Camp at NCG Lineup
- June 7–11: Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
- June 14–18: KPop Demon Hunters: Sing-A-Long
- June 21–25: The Bad Guys 2
- June 28–July 1: Charlie the Wonderdog
- July 5–9: Hotel Transylvania 3
- July 12–16: Sing
- July 19–23: Goat
- July 26–30: The Wild Robot
See also Regal Cinema Summer Express for more summer movie options in Spartanburg, SC.
FREE Summer Movies! Movies in Easley, Seneca, & Greenwood
Premiere Cinemas in Easley, Seneca, and Greenwood will offer FREE kids movie deals all summer long. Showings of movies on Wednesday and Thursday at 10 am and 11 am, with a wonderful lineup of family-friendly movies. The 2026 Summer Kid Series titles include several favorites, including The SpongeBob Movie, Dog Man, Minecraft Movie, and more.
2026 Premiere Cinemas summer movie lineup includes:
- June 10–11: The Bad Guys 2
- June 17–18: SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
- June 24–25: How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)
- July 1–2: Pets on a Train
- July 8–9: Dog Man
- July 15–16: Smurfs
- July 22–23: Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
- July 29–30: Night of the Zoopocalypse
- August 5–6: A Minecraft Movie
Have you been eagerly awaiting these Summer movie deals?
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Heading to Columbia, SC? Here are the free and cheap summer movies in Columbia, SC.
You listed a different movie for Tues and Wed of each week. Last year they offered both movies on both Tues and Wed. Is that not the case this year?
Thanks, Hope. I had misread the schedule. You are correct. Both movies are offered for each week on Tuesday and Wednesday. I’ve now fixed the schedule. Thanks!
Interested in your posts and the info you have to share for children this summer. Thank you.
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We are curious about what inexpensive events are around Greenville. We are new to the area and recently retired, so the dollar movies sound promissing, but it appears they are mostly kid movies. We will be looking forward to your suggestions.
There are free movies shown in Falls Park at the beginning and end of the summer that target adults. You would likely also enjoy the free summer Shakespeare performances at Falls Park as well in the summer. GCMA offers free Sunday programming most Sundays and there are also free summer concerts at most of the downtown areas during the warm months. I would also recommend checking out the festival schedule as most of that is free (besides parking). I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
How do you find out about the movies that are playing and where?
I’m trying to find a movie theater in the Greenville/Simpsonville area with discounted tickets for my grand kids, but on the weekends only. Camelot is all I could find for one adult and 3 kids at $31, not including popcorn & drinks. $50 is a lot for a movie.
There is a $1 theater in Spartanburg if you are willing to drive.
Is there a discounted movie this coming Tue 5-23-2017 around Travelers Rest ? I have 7 kids
And I need to find some kind of entertainment for them on this perticular day. I appreciate your help.
The discounted movies don’t begin until June. There is a dollar theater in Spartanburg.
What times and the dollar movies showing at regal cenimas or is itvonly at 10:00 on Tues and wed
It’s 10 am.
What location is the Greenville listing? Hollywood 20?
There are two Greenville locations:
Regal Cherrydale Stadium 16 (3221 Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29609), Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 & RPX – Greenville (1029 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC 29607),
Easley Premiere Cinemas 8 has a sponsor this year, making their movies free this summer.
I cannot seem to find times for these movies? I would imagine they were the same time each week? Any ideas?
“All $1 movies are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am.”
What times do they start
“All $1 movies are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am.”
Premiere in Easley has always had FREE Movies on Tues & Wed. 10am & 11am