Wichita Summer Movies

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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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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 our Starlite Drive-In Theater here in Wichita, and for good reason! In the spring and fall, they have carload pricing. And throughout the summer, you 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

[Newton, KS] Mitchell Chisholm Trail 8
601 SE 36th #113, Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-0555
Regular ticket prices: $6
Before 6 p.m. = $4.75
Ages 3-11 or 60+ (all times) = $4.75
Military and students = $5 or $4.75 before 6 p.m.
(Add $2 for 3D movies)

[Derby, KS] Derby Plaza Theater
1300 North Nelson Drive, Derby, KS
(316) 789-0114
Regular ticket prices: $8.50
Before 6 p.m. = $6
Ages 0-12 or 55+ = $6
(Add $3 for 3D movies)

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

[El Dorado, KS] Central Cinema 6
300 East Central, El Dorado, KS
(316) 321-7469
Regular ticket prices = $7
Before 6 p.m. = $5
Ages 3-11 or 60+ = $5
Students = $6 evening; $5 before 6 p.m.

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.