Summer Movie Ticket Deals in Richmond, VA: Where to Save on Movies in 2026

The West End Mom
May 31
7 min read

Looking for affordable ways to watch family movie classics and the biggest blockbusters this summer in Richmond? From discounted matinees and classic film showings to Super Tuesday deals, these 8 Richmond movie theaters have discounted ticket deals all summer!

Some Richmond-area movie theaters even continue their discounted movie ticket deals throughout the year, too.

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Quick View: Summer 2026 Movie Deals around Richmond, Virginia

I've compiled a list of all the summer movie deals around Richmond, and these ticket deals are under $10 per person or max $30 per family vehicle. These 8 RVA theaters have special pricing for kids' movies, and some offer budget-friendly prices throughout the year!

Ashland Theatre's Toddler Take Overs - free every 2nd Saturday
Ashland Theatre's $2 Movie Mondays - FREE family movies in June to August
AMC Theaters' Summer Movie Camp - $3 tickets June to August
CineBistro Super Saver Movies - $5 tickets for select matinees all year
Henrico Theatre - $1 tickets all year
Movieland at Boulevard Square - $10 Super Tuesdays
Regal Summer Movie Express - $1 tickets June to August
The Byrd Theatre's $5 Family Classics - $5 for all Saturday AM movies
The Goochland Drive-In - $18-$30 per vehicle all year

Full Details on Summer 2026 Movie Deals around Richmond, Virginia

Whether you're trying to beat the heat or you want an activity that won't break the bank, these RVA movie theaters have a variety of free kids' shows, cheap summer matinees, and special programming for families to enjoy this summer.

1.Ashland Theater: Located in the heart of downtown Ashland, the Ashland Theatre is a historic movie theater that offers an affordable and family-friendly entertainment experience just north of Richmond. Ashland theater hosts a monthly free event for children and their parents, and you can get FREE movie tickets on Mondays for family-friendly films for ten weeks over the summer!

Toddler Takeover: This special event is usually the second Saturday of each month from 10AM-11AM. The 2025 summer programs are on June 13, July 11, and August 8. During the hour long event, various child-appropriate clips and sing-a-longs are played on the screen - clips like Elsa's "Let it Go," the cast of Encanto's "We Don't Talk About Bruno," a scene from Bluey or The Kiboomer's singing about St. Patrick's Day. Children are able to sit in their own seats, a parent's lap or move around the theater. It's really interactive, noisy and fun!

Toddler Take Over Ticket Cost: Free

Toddler Take Over Ages: This event is best for children ages 0-6 years old and their grownup.

FREE Movie Mondays: Every Monday at 10am and 2pm, you can get FREE for family friendly movie showings. In order to attend the movie showings, you must reserve your family's tickets at 5pm the evening before the showing. Anyone is welcome, but you need to have a "ticket" to view!

*Check here for the full movie schedule & to purchase your tickets!

2026 Schedule for FREE Movie Mondays

Monday, June 8 - Trolls Band Together
Monday, June 15 - The Secret Life of Pets
Monday, June 22 - Sing
Monday, June 29 - Curious George
Monday, July 6 - Shrek 2
Monday, July 13 - Dog Man
Monday, July 20 - The Bad Guys 2
Monday, July 27 - Gabby's Dollhouse
Monday, August 3 - Minions: The Rise of Gru
Monday, August 10 - How to Train your Dragon

$2 Monday Movie Ticket Cost: $2 per ticket

Area of Richmond: Ashland, VA

Address: 205 England St, Ashland, VA 23005

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2.AMC Theaters – Summer Movie Camp is from June 22 through August 12 with movie showings on Mondays and Wednesdays, varying by location. You can scoop up tickets for as low as $3 plus tax throughout the summer.

*Check here for the full movie schedule & to purchase your tickets.

Upcoming Movie Schedule:

June 22 & 24 - Paddington in Peru
July 29 & July 1 - David
July 7 & 8 - How to Train Your Dragon
July 13 & 15 - The Lego Movie
July 20 & 22 - Sonic The Hedgehog 3
July 27 & 29 - The Bad Guys 2
August 3 & 5 - The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants
August 10 & 12 - Muppet Treasure Island

Ticket Cost: $3 per person

Area of Richmond: Midlothian, VA

Address: 1100 Alverser Dr, Midlothian, VA 23113

3.The Byrd Theatre: The historic Byrd Theatre shows $5 Family Classics & Sensory Friendly movies every Saturday morning! Other movie times cost $9. You can purchase tickets online or when you arrive. The concession stand sells items for $2.50 to $7.50, including drinks, candy & popcorn.

Ticket Cost: $5 per person on Saturdays

Area of Richmond: Carytown

Address: 2908 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221

*Check here for my full review of The Byrd Theatre with Kids!

4.CineBistro Super Saver Movies

If you haven’t seen a super saver movie at CineBistro you need to add it to your list! It’s very kid friendly & tickets are $5 each. You can explore the mall + run around in the play space before or after your movie, too.

Ticket Cost: $5 per person

Area of Richmond: Stony Point Fashion Park , City of Richmond

Address: 9200 Stony Point Pkwy Suite 101, Stony Point, VA 23235

*Check here for my review. Check here for the upcoming movie schedule.

5.Goochland Drive-in Theatre: While RVA's only drive-in theater doesn't have a summer freebie for kids, its prices are always affordable!

This outdoor theater shows new blockbusters, family classics & double features. It has 2 big screens - a traditional drive in screen & a lawn projection screen. With affordable concessions & 2 play areas for kids, Goochland Drive-In is a must visit for families!

Tickets cost between $18-$30 per vehicle (up to 7 guests), making it an affordable family outing in RVA.

The Snack Bar has budget-friendly food and drink options, and there's plenty of space for children to run around and play.

Area of Richmond: Goochland County

Address: 4344 Old Fredericksburg Rd, Hadensville, VA 23067

*Check here for my review. Check here for Goochland Theatre's upcoming schedule.

6.Henrico Theatre: This historic movie theatre opened in 1938, and it's now on the National Register of Historic Places! Part of Henrico County Recreation and Parks, this local theatre hosts budget-friendly events all year. You can find arts programing, special events, and movies for all ages.

The theatre hosts showings of family-friendly films and ones geared towards adults, like Crazy Rich Asians and Casablanca. You can also purchase popcorn, candy and soda for $1 too.

Upcoming family-friendly movies:

Wednesday, June 3 @ 10AM - Sing
Saturday, June 6 @ 3:00 PM - Sing
Wednesday, June 10 @ 10AM - The Angry Birds Movie
Saturday, May 31 @ 3:00 PM - The Angry Birds Movie
Wednesday, June 17 @ 10AM - Home
Saturday, June 20 @ 3PM & PM - GOAT
Sunday, June 21 @ 3PM - GOAT
Wednesday, June 24 @ 10AM - A League of Their Own
Sunday, June 28 @ 3PM - Zootopia 2
Wednesday, July 1 @ 10AM - GOAT

Ticket Cost: $1 per person

Area of Richmond: Eastern Henrico

Address: 305 E Nine Mile Rd, Highland Springs, VA 23075

*Check here for a schedule of the upcoming movies. Click here to purchase tickets.

7.Movieland at Boulevard Square:

Movieland At Boulevard Square offers $10 tickets to all blockbusters on Tuesdays! You can also grab large popcorn buckets for $5. The Super Tuesday deal is valid all year -- not just this summer!

The theater reopen in July 2025 after a $5 million renovation! Every auditorium has electric reclining seats & wall-to-wall screens. The Playland Arcade has plenty of video games & prizes… plus two Duckpin Bowling lanes!

Ticket Cost: $10 per person

Area of Richmond: Diamond District, City of Richmond

Address: 1301 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

*Click here for more on Movieland at Boulevard Square.

8.Regal Summer Movie Express :

Over summer break, all Regal cinemas participate Regal Summer Movie Express! This speical movie ticket deal is valid for movies at 11AM on Mondays through Thursdays from June 1 and August 13, 2026. You can watch family-friendly movies (rating of G or PG) for just $1 per person. All movie guests will also get $3 off Snack Packs, which includes a kid-sized drink, popcorn, fruit gummies or a cup of Dippin' Dots!

Upcoming Movies: