Movies Under the Stars Schedules for Hoboken + Jersey City Summer 2026

One of the most fun things to do during summer is enjoying an outdoor movie under the stars, and Hudson County has that covered with its annual Movies Under the Stars series in Hoboken and Jersey City. These events are going to return this summer 2026, so be sure to have your blanket + picnic dinner ready.  Continue reading to learn about Hoboken + Jersey City’s Movies Under the Stars events and what to expect. 

City of Hoboken 

The City of Hoboken has announced its Movies Under the Stars schedule for summer 2026. Each movie night will feature trivia beginning at 8 PM, with opportunities to win prizes. Movies will begin at 9 PM. 

• Wednesday, June 24 at 9PM – The Birdcage at ResilienCity Park. This film will be preceded by Drag Bingo in partnership with the Hoboken Pride Advisory Committee.
• Wednesday, July 8 at 9PM – Bring It On at ResilienCity Park
• Wednesday, July 15 at 9PM – Superman (2025) at Pier A Park
• Wednesday, July 22 at 9PM – Delivered Vacant at ResilienCity Park
• Wednesday, July 29 at 9PM – Hamilton at Pier A Park

Free pizza will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis on June 24, July 15, July 22, and July 29 by sponsor Colavita. Rain dates are scheduled for August 8th and August 12th.

Read More: Where to Watch Outdoor Movies in New Jersey for Summer 2026

City of Jersey City

The City of Jersey City has announced its free movie schedule for summer 2026:

• Friday, June 5 at 6:30 PM – Lilo & Stitch at Canco Park
• Tuesday, June 9 at 8:30 PM – Zootopia at Monticello Playground
• Thursday, June 11 at 8:30 PM – A Minecraft Movie at Bayside Park
• Friday, June 12 at 8:30 PM – Tron Ares at Leonard Gordon Park
• Tuesday, June 16 at 8:30 PM – Wicked For Good at Thomas McGovern Park
• Wednesday, June 24 at 8:30 PM – The Bad Guys 2 at Audubon Park
• Thursday, June 25 at 8:30 PM – How to Train Your Dragon at Riverview Fisk Park
• Tuesday, June 30 at 6:30 PM – Inside Out 2 at Columbia Park
• Thursday, July 9 at 6:30 PM – Tron Ares at City Hall
• Tuesday, July 14 at 8:30 PM – Interstellar at Ercel Webb Park
• Thursday, July 16 at 8:30 PM – Arrival at Pershing Field Park
• Tuesday, July 21 at 8:30 PM – Lego Batman at Arlington Park
• Thursday, July 23 at 8:30 PM – Wicked For Good at Bergen Hill Park
• Friday, July 24 at 8:30 PM – Lilo & Stitch at Boyd McGuiness Park
• Tuesday, July 28 at 8:30 PM – Zootopia 2 at Hamilton Park
• Thursday, July 30 at 8:30 PM – Wicked For Good at Triangle Park
• Friday, July 31 at 8:30 PM – Inside Out 2 at Harsimus Cemetery
• Monday, August 3 at 8:30 PM – Luca at Sgt. Anthony Park
• Thursday, August 6 at 8:30 PM – The Spongebob Movie at Village Park
• Friday, August 7 at 8:30 PM – Wicked For Good at Berry Lane Park

Hudson County Parks 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hudson County Parks’ summer movie series begins on Thursday, July 2nd. All movie showings will start at sunset and feature free popcorn + refreshments.

• Thursday, July 2: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SpongePants at Lincoln Park (Rain Date: Wednesday, July 8) 
• Tuesday, July 7: A Minecraft Movie at Stephen R. Gregg Park (Rain Date: Monday, July 13) 
• Thursday, July 9: Goat at Laurel Hill Park (Rain Date: Wednesday, July 15) 
• Tuesday, July 14: Cars at Mercer Park (Rain Date: Monday, July 20) 
• Thursday, July 16: Lilo & Stitch: Live Action at West Hudson Park (Rain Date: Tuesday, July 21) 
• Wednesday, July 22: Coco at Washington Park (Rain Date: Wednesday, July 29) 
• Thursday, July 23: Zootopia 2 at James J. Braddock Park (Rain Date: Monday, July 27) 
• Tuesday, July 28: Tangled at Columbus Park (Rain Date: Monday, August 3) 
• Thursday, July 30: Wicked For Good at Lincoln Park (Rain Date: Wednesday, August 5) 
• Tuesday, August 4: Beauty & the Beast: Live Action at Stephen R. Gregg Park (Rain Date: Monday, August 10)
• Thursday, August 6: Big Hero 6 at Laurel Hill Park (Rain Date: Wednesday, August 12)
• Tuesday, August 11: Monsters, Inc. at Mercer Park (Rain Date: Monday, August 17)
• Thursday, August 13: Encanto at West Hudson Park (Rain Date: Tuesday, August 18)
• Wednesday, August 19: Soul at Washington Park (Rain Date: Wednesday, August 26)
• Thursday, August 20: Raya: The Last Dragon at James J. Braddock Park (Rain Date: Monday, August 24)
• Tuesday, August 25: Finding Nemo at Columbus Park (Rain Date: Thursday, August 27)

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Historic Downtown Jersey City is also starting a “Movies on the Plaza” series, with free movie showings throughout the summer from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM at Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza. Movies will start around 8:00 PM. It is advised to arrive early and bring a chair.

• Friday, June 5: Zootopia 2 (includes free popcorn)
• Friday, July 10: A Minecraft Movie
• Friday, August 7: Lilo & Stitch
• Friday, September 4: The SpongeBob Movie

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