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Brooklyn Bridge Park announces\u00a0the highly\u00a0anticipated\u00a0line-up for its annual film series,\u00a0Movies\u00a0With\u00a0A\u00a0View\u00a0presented by\u00a0Persol<\/a>. In its 26th year, the series presents free outdoor movies on Thursday evenings in July and August \u2013 expanding with an additional family film night on Friday, September 18. This summer\u2019s lineup features beloved classics and modern hits, taking place across the globe from Italy to Costa Rica and back to New York City. With a diverse blend of genres, including action, romantic comedy, and a musical, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The series brings viewers together under the stars at Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, offering stunning sunset views of the New York Harbor and lower Manhattan. Each evening, the lawn opens at 6:00 PM and the movie begins at sunset. Entry is free on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n The 2026\u00a0Movies\u00a0With\u00a0A\u00a0View\u00a0presented by\u00a0Persol<\/a>\u00a0line-up is:<\/p>\n Thursday, July 2:\u00a0Hamilton<\/a>(PG-13,\u00a02020,\u00a0160 minutes) \u2013\u00a0Kick off the 4th\u00a0of July weekend with New York\u2019s own Lin-Manuel Miranda\u2019s imaginative retelling of\u00a0American\u00a0founding\u00a0father\u00a0Alexander Hamilton.\u00a0This is the filmed version of\u00a0the\u00a0Broadway\u00a0production\u00a0\u2013\u00a0singing along is encouraged!<\/p>\n Thursday, July\u00a09:\u00a0When Harry Met Sally<\/a>(R,\u00a01989,\u00a095 minutes) \u2013\u00a0This\u00a0classic\u00a0romantic\u00a0comedy starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal\u00a0attempts\u00a0to answer the question, \u201cCan men and women just be friends?\u201d.\u00a0Directed by the late Rob Reiner.<\/p>\n Thursday, July 16: \u00a0Bend it like Beckham<\/a>\u00a0(PG-13,\u00a02002,\u00a0112 minutes) \u2013\u00a0Leading\u00a0up\u00a0to the World Cup Final,\u00a0revisit\u00a0the popular film about a young woman chasing her passion for soccer despite her family\u2019s wishes.<\/p>\n Thursday, July 23:\u00a0The Talented Mr. Ripley<\/a>(R, 1999, 139 minutes) \u2013 Based on the bestselling novel, this psychological thriller sets Matt Damon, Jude Law, and Gwyneth Paltrow against the Italian coast, making it the perfect film to watch on a summer evening in the park.<\/p>\n Thursday, July 30:\u00a0Clueless<\/a>(PG-13,\u00a01995,\u00a097 minutes) \u2013\u00a0The beloved film adapted from Jane Austen\u2019s Emma about a high school student\u00a0playing matchmaker for her peers and teachers is a perfect\u00a0movie to\u00a0watch\u00a0on the lawn with friends.<\/p>\n Thursday, August 6:\u00a0Jurassic Park<\/a>\u00a0(PG-13,\u00a01993,\u00a0122 minutes) \u2013\u00a0The first film of the epic franchise thirty years in the making,\u00a0revisit\u00a0the original movie when scientists\u00a0first set foot on\u00a0Isla\u00a0Nubar\u00a0and\u00a0encounter\u00a0the adventure of a lifetime.<\/p>\n Thursday, August 13:\u00a0Do the Right Thing<\/a>(R,\u00a01989,\u00a0120 minutes) \u2013\u00a0Directed by Brooklyn\u2019s Spike Lee, this classic\u00a0film follows\u00a0the stories of various Bed-Stuy residents on\u00a0a hot\u00a0summer\u00a0day, culminating in violence and\u00a0tragedy.<\/p>\n Thursday, August 20:\u00a0Bridesmaids<\/a>\u00a0(R,\u00a02011,\u00a0125 minutes) \u2013\u00a0This\u00a0box-office hit\u00a0comedy\u00a0features\u00a0career-defining\u00a0performances\u00a0by\u00a0Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy and more.<\/p>\n Thursday, August 27: Public Choice<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0In early August, the public gets to vote for their favorite\u00a0selection\u00a0from\u00a0three options\u00a0to view on August 27! Selections include\u00a0Challengers\u00a0(R,\u00a02024,\u00a0131\u00a0minutes),\u00a0The Great Gatsby\u00a0(PG-13, 2013, 143 minutes),\u00a0and\u00a0Ocean\u2019s\u00a0Eleven\u00a0(PG-13, 2001, 116 minutes).\u00a0Voting takes place online at\u00a0brooklynbridgepark.org.<\/p>\n Friday, September 18:\u00a0How to Train Your Dragon<\/a>(PG,\u00a02010,\u00a093 minutes) \u2013\u00a0Extending to our first September viewing, join for\u00a0family film night\u00a0with\u00a0this fun animated\u00a0story about a young\u00a0Viking\u00a0who befriends a dragon.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s line-up of free screenings is presented by\u00a0Persol.\u00a0For more than a century, Persol has shared a deep connection with cinematic storytelling, with its frames worn by some of the most memorable actors and filmmakers in film history \u2013 from Marcello Mastroianni in\u00a0La Dolce Vita\u00a0and\u00a0Divorce Italian Style, to Steve McQueen in\u00a0The Thomas Crown Affair, and Jude Law in\u00a0The Talented Mr. Ripley.\u00a0Persol\u2019s\u00a0legacy of craftsmanship, character, and timeless style has long been shaped both on and off screen.<\/p>\n Throughout the series, Persol will bring the spirit of the Italian Riviera to Brooklyn Bridge Park through immersive on-site activations inspired by the effortless elegance, and cinematic atmosphere of the brand\u2019s Spring\/Summer 2026 campaign and collection.<\/p>\n Guests are encouraged to\u00a0arrive early to grab a spot on the lawn.\u00a0Harbor View Lawn often captures\u00a0refreshing waterfront breezes, with the New York Harbor and Manhattan skyline\u00a0providing\u00a0views\u00a0like no other as the sun sets.<\/p>\n Guests\u00a0are welcome to bring\u00a0their own food\u00a0for\u00a0picnicking and\u00a0encouraged to support nearby Park\u00a0concessions and neighborhood restaurants.\u00a0Popcorn,\u00a0water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages (for those 21+) will be available for\u00a0sale\u00a0on-site\u00a0by\u00a0Fornino<\/a>.\u00a0Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or small soft\u00a0cushions but\u00a0reminded that lawn chairs and dogs are not\u00a0permitted\u00a0on the lawn, and glass bottles and outside alcohol are never allowed in the\u00a0Park.<\/p>\n \u201cMovies With\u00a0A\u00a0View has grown into a beloved summertime experience for both New Yorkers and visitors, creating a shared sense of community through film against the backdrop of one of the city\u2019s most iconic outdoor settings,\u201d said Eric Landau, Brooklyn Bridge Park President. \u201cWe\u2019re\u00a0really excited\u00a0to expand the series this year, kicking off\u00a0Fourth\u00a0of July weekend, and adding an extra film night in September, perfect for family film\u00a0night\u00a0with\u00a0the\u00a0earlier sunset.\u00a0We deeply appreciate\u00a0Persol\u2019s\u00a0partnership and support this season and\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0wait to welcome audiences back to Brooklyn Bridge Park for another unforgettable summer along the waterfront.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCinema has always been central to\u00a0Persol\u2019s\u00a0identity \u2013 not only through the iconic figures who have worn our frames on screen, but through the shared values of craftsmanship, character, and timeless style,\u201d said Valentina Cerchiari, Senior Marketing Director, EssilorLuxottica North America. \u201cPartnering with Brooklyn Bridge Park for Movies\u00a0With\u00a0A\u00a0View allows us to bring that legacy into a contemporary cultural setting, connecting\u00a0Persol\u2019s\u00a0Italian heritage with one of New York City\u2019s most beloved summer traditions.\u201d<\/p>\n Since its launch in 2000,\u00a0the\u00a0Movies With\u00a0A View<\/a>\u00a0series at Brooklyn Bridge Park has\u00a0entertained\u00a0approximately\u00a0735,000\u00a0moviegoers, making it one of NYC\u2019s most popular outdoor film series.<\/p>\n BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK<\/p>\n Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/a>,\u00a0one of the most transformative public projects in New York City in a generation, has revitalized a formerly industrial waterfront into a dynamic 85-acre civic space. Created to be environmentally and financially sustainable, Brooklyn Bridge Park is a model for resilient urban design that reconnects New Yorkers and visitors to the waterfront. Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) operates as a non-profit corporation of the City of New York and is responsible for the stewardship of the park\u2014maintaining its landscapes, maritime infrastructure, and public amenities. BBP develops and delivers dynamic public programming that weaves together arts and culture, recreation, and environmental education to engage, inspire, and serve a diverse community.<\/p>\n brooklynbridgepark.org<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram: @brooklynbridgepark<\/a>\u00a0| |TikTok: @brooklynbridgepark<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0X: @bbpnyc<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook: @brooklynbridgepark<\/a><\/p>\n PERSOL<\/p>\n An embodiment of artisanal mastery and timeless style,\u00a0Persol\u00a0is distinguished by its exceptional quality standards and its constant pursuit of excellence. Deeply rooted in a long-standing manufacturing tradition, the brand harmoniously blends classic style with contemporary design, creating models that become true icons of effortless elegance. Each creation is the result of a meticulous series of handcrafted steps, where artisanal precision and attention to detail meet technical innovation and refined aesthetic sensibility, transforming eyewear into a distinctive expression of style destined to transcend time and trends.<\/p>\n Persol.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram: @persol<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0TikTok: @persolofficial<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0X.com:\u00a0PersolEyewear<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook: Persol<\/a><\/p>\n \n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n \tDiscover more from City Life Org<\/p>\n Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.<\/p>\n \t\t\t