Regal announces 2026 slate of $1 movies - WSOC TV
The school year is winding down and once the kids are home, you may be looking for economical things to do.
www.wsoctv.comHere’s the latest on Regal Summer Movie Express 2026.
What it is
- Regal’s Summer Movie Express is a program offering family-friendly films for around $1 per ticket, typically running during summer across participating Regal theaters.[2][3][4]
Latest lineups and timing
- The program for 2026 is announced to run from early June through mid-August, with most screenings on weekdays (Mondays–Thursdays) and variances by location.[3][2]
- Typical titles rotate week to week and include a mix of animated features, family favorites, and recent kid-friendly releases. 2026 coverage highlights include a slate of popular animated and family films, with the schedule published by Regal and picked up by local outlets.[5][2][3]
- Local outlets (e.g., KIRO 7, WFTV, WSOC and others) report the program start around June 1 and run through August 13 at hundreds of theaters nationwide. Check your nearest Regal theater for the exact start times and titles.[4][3][5]
What to expect at theaters
- Ticket price remains around $1 per seat, a staple of the program intended to be budget-friendly for families.[2][4]
- Schedules, specific films, and start times vary by location, so it’s best to verify on Regal’s theater locator or your local station listings.[3][2]
Examples of titles commonly featured (variations occur by market)
- Past and ongoing entries include popular animated features, family adventures, and kid-friendly franchises, with new additions each season. The 2026 slate is reported to include a mix aligned with family programming trends, though exact titles per week depend on location.[2][3]
How to plan
- Find your local Regal theater’s Summer Movie Express listing online or via Regal’s app, and note that screenings are usually on weekdays with some weeks running special events or theme nights.[3][2]
- Arrive early to secure seats, as these screenings are popular for affordable summer outings.[4][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the current local schedule for your Santa Clara area Regal theaters and list the exact films and dates they’re showing this summer.[2][3]