Wichita Summer Movies

Take a break from the heat by taking in a movie. Below is a round-up of the most budget-friendly summer movies in or near Wichita.

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Have I missed any? Please share it in the comments section below! Keep scrolling to see a list of upcoming summer movie events in the Wichita area.

Kids Summer Movie Specials

Regal Cinemas $1 Summer Movies for kids also run in June and July, but only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Derby Plaza Theater summer movies for kids run in June and July. Featuring kid-classics, tickets are only $2. The movies begin at 10:30 a.m. (doors open at 10 a.m.) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The Kiddie Combo is a concessions special, which includes a small drink, small popcorn, and small candy.

Morningstar Family Movie Night is on the first Friday of most months and is absolutely free. Very inexpensive concessions are also available.

KEEP SCROLLING TO SEE OUR ALWAYS-UPDATED LIST OF SUMMER MOVIE EVENTS IN WICHITA!

Drive-In Theater

We love(d) our Starlite Drive-In Theater here in Wichita, and for good reason! In the spring and fall, they ~~have~~ had carload pricing. And throughout the summer, you (used to) get three first-run movies for one low ticket price, in an outdoor movie experience very few in the country get to experience. My advice is to make the drive-in part of your summer plans, even if you can only go once. (Pro tip: Don’t plan anything early the next day, especially if you stay for all three movies.)

Matinee Pricing

In general, matinees (movies that start before 6 p.m.) have the lowest ticket prices. Don’t forget to take advantage of any military, senior citizen, or student discounts theaters may offer.

Student Specials

Many theaters offer student discounts. Be sure to check a theater’s website or ask at the box office before you pay full price. Bring your student ID.

New Release/First-Run Movie Bargains

Find cheap seats at local theaters showing new release movies:

Northrock 14
Great matinee pricing & Ticket Tuesdays.
Read more: Ways to save at the AMC Northrock 14

Movie Machine
Matinee prices, senior and student discounts.
Read more: Movie Machine discounts

Warren Old Town Theater Grille
Wednesdays = $5 ($8 for 3D movies)
Read more: $5 Movies at the Old Town Warren

Chisholm Trail 8 in Newton
Regular ticket prices are only $6, and matinee prices are even better. Plus, they have student, senior, and military discounts.
601 SE 36th #113, Newton, KS 67114, (316) 283-0555

Derby Plaza Theater
Matinee prices start at only $6, regular prices $8.50, $6 kid and senior discounts.
1300 North Nelson Drive, Derby, KS (316) 789-0114

Augusta Historic Theater
Plays one new-release movie in its restored 1930s historic theater.
Ticket prices for all showtimes, ages 3+ = $6 ($8 for 3D movies)
523 State St., Augusta, KS (316) 775-3661

Central Cinema 6 in El Dorado
Regular tickets $7, matinee/kids/senior price $5, students $6.
300 East Central, El Dorado, KS (316) 321-7469

Specialty Theaters

Orpheum Theatre’s annual Film Series shows an older favorite movie one Thursday every month. Movies begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the door; $6 for students, military, and seniors.

Boeing Dome Theater at Exploration Place offers a unique movie-watching experience, and you don’t need to pay museum admission to get a ticket. See educational/documentary type movies for all ages. Prices are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors 65+, and $3 for kids ages 3-11.