School’s out, which means one of the best budget-friendly summer traditions in Athens is back! The Summer Kid Show Series at GTC University 16 Cinemas has announced this year’s lineup, featuring plenty of family-friendly PG movies kids can enjoy for just $2 admission.
And personally, I think the snack deals are just as exciting! Guests can also enjoy $2 drinks 🥤, $2 popcorn 🍿 AND $2 M&M Mini's 🍫.
Best of all, this is the kind of summer activity parents can truly appreciate... affordable fun with air conditioning to help everyone survive the Georgia heat.
Summer Kid Show Series Details:
- Kid-friendly movies every Tuesday & Thursday in June & July. (Starting June 2)
- Movies start promptly at 10:00am. Doors open at 9:15am.
- Tickets available on day of show only at the theater.
- $2 Admission, $2 Child Size Drink, $2 Child Size Popcorn AND $2 M&M Mini's.
Location:
GTC University 16 Cinemas
1793 Oconee Connector Athens, GA 30606
Movies & Dates:
📽️ The Bad Guys, PG (2022)
📅 Tuesday 6/2 & Thursday 6/4
After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con yet: becoming model citizens. Under the tutelage of their mentor, Professor Marmalade, the dubious gang sets out to fool the world that they're turning good. But could any of them be considering turning good for real?
📽️ Smurfs, PG (2025)
📅 Tuesday 6/9 & Thursday 6/11
When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.
📽️ KPop Demon Hunters, PG (2025)
📅 Tuesday 6/16 & Thursday 6/18
A world-renowned K-pop girl group balances their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters, set against a colorful backdrop of fashion, food, style, and the most popular music movement of the current generation. When they aren't selling out stadiums, K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet - an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.
📽️ Dog Man, PG (2025)
📅 Tuesday 6/23 & Thursday 6/25
After a policeman and his police dog are fused together to turn into Dog Man, he must stop the villainous Petey the Cat from cloning himself and creating an evil kitten, doubling his evil abilities.
📽️ Sing, PG (2016)
📅 Tuesday 6/30 & Thursday 7/2
In a world of anthropomorphic animals, koala Buster Moon owns a theater, having been interested in show business since his father took him to his first music show as a child. Following financial problems brought up by the bank representative Judith, he tells his wealthy friend Eddie that he will host a singing competition with a prize of $1,000. But Buster's assistant, Miss Crawly, accidentally appends two extra zeroes, and the promotional fliers showing $100,000 are blown out of Buster's office into the city streets.
📽️ Goat, PG (2026)
📅 Tuesday 7/7 & Thursday 7/9
A young anthropomorphic goat named Will Harris dreams of playing roar-ball, a high-intensity, animalistic version of basketball dominated by much larger, fiercer creatures. After a video of Will challenging the league's MVP, Mane Attraction, goes viral, he is recruited as a marketing tactic for the struggling Vineland Thorns.
📽️ The Pout-Pout Fish, PG (2026)
📅 Tuesday 7/14 & Thursday 7/16
Living on a rundown shipwreck, Mr. Fish one day discovers a hyperactive young sea dragon Pip - who had mistaken his home for a junkyard - pilfering his belongings. The heated argument that ensues leaves both their houses in ruin. But there is hope. Embarking on a seemingly impossible quest in search of the mythical "Shimmer" to grant them a wish, there's only one problem: someone else is on the hunt.
📽️ The Spongebob Movie, PG (2004)
📅 Tuesday 7/21 & Thursday 7/23
After King Neptune's crown is stolen, SpongeBob and Patrick go on a quest in 6 days to retrieve his crown. On the way SpongeBob and Patrick defeat many evildoers using their brains and bronzes. While this is happening someone is taking over Bikini Bottom and SpongeBob and Patrick must defeat this mastermind.
📽️ David, PG (2025)
📅 Tuesday 7/28 & Thursday 7/30
From the songs of his mother's heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David's story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage--culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom.
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