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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.\u00a0 Continue reading to learn about Hoboken + Jersey City\u2019s Movies Under the Stars events and what to expect.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

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City of Hoboken\u00a0<\/p>\n

The City of Hoboken has not yet announced its Movies Under the Stars lineup for summer 2026, but this article will be updated as more information is received. Last year\u2019s event featured movies such as Crooklyn, Selena, and Downton Abbey.\n<\/p>\n

Read More: Where to Watch Outdoor Movies in New Jersey for Summer 2026<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

City of Jersey City<\/p>\n

The City of Jersey City has announced its free movie schedule for summer 2026:\n<\/p>\n

Friday, June 5 at 6:30 PM \u2013 Lilo & Stitch at Canco Park
\nTuesday, June 9\u00a0at 8:30 PM \u2013 Zootopia at Monticello Playground
\nThursday, June 11 at 8:30 PM \u2013 A Minecraft Movie at Bayside Park
\nFriday, June 12\u00a0at 8:30 PM \u2013 Tron Ares at Leonard Gordon Park
\nTuesday, June 16\u00a0at 8:30 PM \u2013 Wicked For Good\u00a0at Thomas McGovern Park
\nWednesday, June 24 at 8:30 PM \u2013 The Bad Guys 2\u00a0at Audubon Park
\nThursday, June 25\u00a0at 8:30 PM \u2013 How to Train Your Dragon at Riverview Fisk Park
\nTuesday, June 30 at 6:30 PM \u2013 Inside Out 2 at Columbia Park
\nThursday, July 9 at 6:30 PM \u2013 Tron Ares at City Hall
\nTuesday, July 14\u00a0at 8:30 PM \u2013 Interstellar at Ercel Webb Park
\nThursday, July 16\u00a0at 8:30 PM \u2013 Arrival at Pershing Field Park
\nTuesday, July 21 at 8:30 PM \u2013 Lego Batman at Arlington Park
\nThursday, July 23 at 8:30 PM \u2013 Wicked For Good at Bergen Hill Park
\nFriday, July 24 at 8:30 PM \u2013 Lilo & Stitch\u00a0at Boyd McGuiness Park
\nTuesday, July 28 at 8:30 PM \u2013 Zootopia 2 at Hamilton Park
\nThursday, July 30\u00a0at 8:30 PM \u2013 Wicked For Good at Triangle Park
\nFriday, July 31\u00a0at 8:30 PM \u2013 Inside Out 2 at Harsimus Cemetery
\nMonday, August 3 at 8:30 PM \u2013 Luca at Sgt. Anthony Park
\nThursday, August 6 at 8:30 PM \u2013 The Spongebob Movie at Village Park
\nFriday, August 7 at 8:30 PM \u2013 Wicked For Good at Berry Lane Park<\/p>\n

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\nHudson County Parks\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hudson County Parks\u2019 summer movie series begins on Thursday, July 2nd. All movie showings will start at sunset and feature free popcorn + refreshments.\n<\/p>\n

Thursday, July 2: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SpongePants at Lincoln Park (Rain Date: Wednesday, July 8)\u00a0
\nTuesday, July 7: A Minecraft Movie at Stephen R. Gregg Park (Rain Date: Monday, July 13)\u00a0
\nThursday, July 9: Goat at Laurel Hill Park (Rain Date: Wednesday, July 15)\u00a0
\nTuesday, July 14: Cars at Mercer Park (Rain Date: Monday, July 20)\u00a0
\nThursday, July 16: Lilo & Stitch: Live Action\u00a0at West Hudson Park (Rain Date: Tuesday, July 21)\u00a0
\nWednesday, July 22: Coco at Washington Park (Rain Date: Wednesday, July 29)\u00a0
\nThursday, July 23: Zootopia 2 at James J. Braddock Park (Rain Date: Monday, July 27)\u00a0
\nTuesday, July 28: Tangled at Columbus Park (Rain Date: Monday, August 3)\u00a0
\nThursday, July 30: Wicked For Good at Lincoln Park (Rain Date: Wednesday, August 5)\u00a0
\nTuesday, August 4: Beauty & the Beast: Live Action at Stephen R. Gregg Park (Rain Date: Monday, August 10)
\nThursday, August 6: Big Hero 6 at Laurel Hill Park (Rain Date: Wednesday, August 12)
\nTuesday, August 11: Monsters, Inc. at Mercer Park (Rain Date: Monday, August 17)
\nThursday, August 13: Encanto at West Hudson Park (Rain Date: Tuesday, August 18)
\nWednesday, August 19: Soul at Washington Park (Rain Date: Wednesday, August 26)
\nThursday, August 20: Raya: The Last Dragon at James J. Braddock Park (Rain Date: Monday, August 24)
\nTuesday, August 25: Finding Nemo at Columbus Park (Rain Date: Thursday, August 27)<\/p>\n

Historic Downtown Jersey City<\/p>\n

Historic Downtown Jersey City is also starting a \u201cMovies on the Plaza\u201d 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.\n<\/p>\n

Friday, June 5: Zootopia 2 (includes free popcorn)
\nFriday, July 10: A Minecraft Movie
\nFriday, August 7: Lilo & Stitch
\nFriday, September 4: The SpongeBob Movie<\/p>\n

See More: New Jersey Festivals + Food Events Happening in Spring 2026<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

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