Free Outdoor Movies in NYC You Must Check This June – 2025
Summer’s around, and so are free outdoor movies in NYC! All across the Big Apple, parks and public spaces turn into pop-up theaters where you can catch a film under the sky: no tickets, no fees, just show up. Big-screen classics, indies, or family-friendly picks, something is playing near you for sure this June.
Here’s a solid list of free outdoor movie nights happening around the city this month, complete with times, locations, and what you need to know before you go.
Best Free Outdoor Movies in NYC in June
Paramount+ Movie Nights – Bryant Park
This long-running series brings movies to Midtown every Monday night in June. Attendees typically arrive early to grab a spot on the lawn, which opens in the late afternoon.
- Where: Bryant Park Lawn, 6th Ave between 40th and 42nd St, Manhattan
- Dates: Mondays, from June 9 to August 11
- Website: https://bryantpark.org
Free Friday Movie Night on the Intrepid
The Intrepid Museum will screen Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest outdoors on its deck. Admission is free, but space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Where: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86, W 46th St, Manhattan
- Date: Friday, June 27
- Website: https://intrepidmuseum.org
Films on the Green Festival
Hosted by Villa Albertine, this cultural series features French-language films shown in public parks. This year’s theme focuses on fashion, and each screening includes English subtitles.
- Where: Various parks in Manhattan
- Dates: May 30 – June 27
- Website: https://villa-albertine.org/
Movies Under the Stars – NYC Parks
Organized by NYC Parks, this citywide program features a rotating schedule of free outdoor films across neighborhoods in all five boroughs. Start times vary by location.
- Where: Public parks across NYC
- Dates: Ongoing throughout June
- Website: https://www.nycgovparks.org/
Paramount+ and PlutoTV Movie Nights in Brooklyn – McCarren Park
Several Brooklyn parks will host free film screenings sponsored by Paramount+ and PlutoTV, with McCarren Park hosting the June events. Attendees are encouraged to bring seating and snacks.
- Where: McCarren Park, Brooklyn
- Dates: Fridays – June 13, 20, 27
- Website: https://www.bkmag.com/
Rooftop Films Summer Series
Rooftop Films hosts a series of outdoor screenings featuring independent films. Events often include live music and take place at various rooftop venues across the city.
- Where: Various rooftop venues in NYC
- Dates: Throughout June
- Website: https://rooftopfilms.com/calendar/
Oculus Outdoors – World Trade Center
This summer series offers free outdoor screenings in the plaza outside the Oculus. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or portable chairs, and food and drinks are available from nearby vendors.
More…
- https://www.timeout.com/newyork/events-calendar/june-events-calendar
- https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/paramount-plus/releases/?view=111459-paramount-and-pluto-tv-offer-endless-outdoor-movie-screenings-this-summer
- https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/free_summer_movies
- https://www.overherenewyork.com/things-to-do-in-new-york-city-during-summer-2025/