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<\/p>\nNYC Parks and the NYC Mayor\u2019s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) are proud to announce the 2026 schedule for the beloved \u2018Movies Under the Stars\u2019 series, which brings over 300 free screenings to parks across all five boroughs from spring through fall. Throughout the season, parks in all five boroughs will host family-friendly classics and new favorites, including Wicked & Wicked for Good, Encanto, Lilo & Stitch, Dirty Dancing, and more! Additional screenings will feature documentaries, independent films, and shorts highlighting New York City\u2019s diverse communities. Information on screenings can be found on the NYC Parks website.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis summer, parks in every borough will transform into open-air movie theaters where New Yorkers can rediscover classics, experience new favorites, and spend time together\u2014all for free,\u201d said Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani. \u201cMovies have a special way of bringing people together. They give us a chance to laugh, unwind, and connect with our neighbors. That\u2019s why we\u2019re expanding Movies Under the Stars to more parks and playgrounds across New York City this summer, so every New Yorker has the opportunity to enjoy a great film close to home.\u201d<\/p>\n
NYC Parks and MOME have partnered to present this program for over a decade. New this year, MOME has expanded the series to new locations, welcoming New Yorkers to enjoy movies in even more neighborhood parks, playgrounds and open spaces citywide, including in Queens: Equity Playground, Sobelsohn Playground, Torsney Playground, and Athens Square.<\/p>\n
Throughout this program, New Yorkers are invited to grab a blanket, pack their favorite snacks, and get ready for a movie night under the open sky. With free screenings in parks across all five boroughs, audiences of all ages can enjoy films in their own neighborhoods, beginning at dusk. This year\u2019s Movies Under the Stars program will also include a soccer series celebrating the FIFA World Cup, featuring popular soccer films screened throughout the five boroughs.<\/p>\n
Information on screenings can be found on the NYC Parks website.<\/p>\n
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