The Kids Dream Summer Film Series presented by DreamWorks “The Bad Guy” is BACK for summer 2025.
Marcus Theatres® family favorite film series, Summer Kids Dream, presented by DreamWorks “The Bad Guy”, returns this year with an affordable way to help parents and caregivers beat the heat and boredom this summer. The series of eight classic family films runs weekly, Tuesday through Saturday, from June 8 through July 31. This year, there are several convenient ways for families to enjoy seeing their favorites again on the big screen.
With the Kids Dream Summer 2025 Passport, you can enjoy a ticket to different movies from the list below for $12 + tax. The passport will be valid at select Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern locations see below for details. A passport also provides the most flexible and convenient way to see the series. Guests make one purchase and can see each film in the series at any of the 76 Marcus Theatres or Movie Tavern locations running the series and can select the specific showtime that works best for them. Passports can be purchased at marcustheatres.com/kidsdream or the Marcus Theatres app.
- Each Passport includes one digital code that allows you to purchase one ticket for all of the movies on the below list.
- You can redeem your digital code on the Marcus Theatres website, in person, or by using the app.
Additionally, popcorn, soda, and hot dogs are available in-theatre for $3.50 each.
Kids Dream Summer Film Series Dates and Movies:
| Kids Dream Summer Films 2025 | Date |
| Despicable Me 4 (PG) – Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. | June 8, 2025 – June 12, 2025 |
| Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG) – Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life. | June 15, 2025 – June 19, 2025 |
| A Sloth Story (PG) – After a terrifying storm destroys their home, a speedy sloth named Laura and her kooky family move to the big city in their rusted old food truck hoping to make their business a success. | June 22, 2025 – June 26, 2025 |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (PG) – Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite to take on Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance. | June 29, 2025 – July 3, 2025 |
| The Garfield Movie (PG) – After Garfield’s unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, ragged alley cat Vic, he and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered lives to join Vic on a risky heist. | July 6, 2025 – July 10, 2025 |
| Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) – After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm. | July 13, 2025 – July 17, 2025 |
| Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG) – Traveling across the multiverse, Miles Morales meets a new team of Spider-People, made up of heroes from different dimensions. But when the heroes clash over how to deal with a new threat, Miles finds himself at a crossroads. | July 20, 2025 – July 24, 2025 |
| The Wild Robot (PG) – After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. | July 27, 2025 – July 31, 2025 |
Local Theaters that are participating:
Dive into summer fun at Marcus Theatres® and Movie Tavern® locations! As the fourth largest theatrical chain in the United States, Marcus Theatres has been helping families make life-long memories for 90 years. The tradition continues during the upcoming summer vacation season. Parents, caretakers and kids can celebrate the summer at a Lilo & Stitch beach party, sing and dance along as Peppa Pig meets her new sibling, and delight in weeks of movie fun for just $3 each during the Kids Dream Summer Series.
Looking for more theater fun for the super hot or rainy days of summer? We’ve got you!
MAY 24: LILO & STITCH SURF SATURDAY
Visit a Marcus Theatres or Movie Tavern location on May 24 for Lilo & Stitch Surf Saturday to celebrate the return of Lilo & Stitch to the big screen in their new live action adventure. Lilo & Stitch Surf Saturday moviegoers receive a free collectible Stitch key chain and junior popcorn, can dive into fun, beach-themed games and activities, and pose for photos at photo spots before screening Disney’s latest live action movie. Tickets are $15 or $12 for kids (11 and under) and seniors. To learn more about the movie, showtimes and locations, visit marcustheatres.com/movies/lilo-stitch-beach-party.
MAY 30 – JUNE 1: PEPPA MEETS THE BABY CINEMA EXPERIENCE
Join Peppa, George, and the whole family as they prepare for their biggest adventure yet – meeting their new baby sibling! During the 65 minute adventure, the little ones will enjoy 6 new songs and plenty of laughter and heartwarming moments. The sing-and-dance along is playing at 70 Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern locations from May 30 to June 1. Tickets are $11 or $7 for kids (11 and under) and seniors. Visit marcustheatres.com/movies/peppa-meets-the-baby-cinema-experience for locations and showtimes.
JUNE 8 – JULY 31: KIDS DREAM SUMMER SERIES
The Kids Dream Summer Series gives families something to do every week of the kids’ summer vacation! Running June 8-July 31, the film series will feature eight family-favorite titles, with a different movie showing Sunday through Thursday of each week. Admission is only $3 per movie, and screenings will run at 76 Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern locations with showtimes ranging from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Moviegoers looking for a deal can save 50% off admission and see all eight movies with the Kids Dream Passport for only $12. Families, caregivers and kids will also be able to enjoy $3 hot dogs and Kids Dream-size sodas and popcorn for only $3.50 each. For more information, or to buy a passport for this year’s Kids Dream Summer Series, visit marcustheatres.com/kidsdream.
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