Double the Fun! Your Guide to Free Summer Movies in New Brunswick

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (July 7, 2026) - Summer nights in New Brunswick are a whole lot brighter! The season of free outdoor movies is here.

Every Sunday at The Yard at College Avenue, moviegoers can settle in with their chairs or blankets and enjoy a variety of family-friendly films, from everyone's favorite animated classics to the latest releases.

But that's not all! Movie lovers can also head to the State Theatre New Jersey for a dose of cinematic adventures every Tuesday. With a mix of morning and evening showings, these free screenings (reservations required) offer something for everyone, from action-packed blockbusters to heartwarming animated features.

So, grab your popcorn, get ready for some laughs (and maybe a few tears!), and prepare to experience the magic of movies under the summer sky or in a nice-and-cool theater.

The family-friendly screenings take place on Sundays at The Yard @ College Avenue, 40 College Ave., at 4 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets. The lineup includes:

July 26 - "Wicked"
August 2 - "Zootopia 2"
August 9 - "The Little Mermaid"
August 16 - "Brave"
August 23 - "Goat"
August 30 - "Lilo & Stitch"

The State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., is showing films at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance here. The lineup includes:

July 7 -" A Minecraft Movie"
July 14 - "Lilo & Stitch"
July 21 - "Zootopia 2
July 28 - "How to Train Your Dragon"
August 4 - The SpongeBob Movie Search for SquarePants"