Get ready for a summer of outdoor movie magic as OC Parks’ Sunset Cinema series returns with 12 free movie screenings at various Orange County parks. Every Friday night from June 6 through Aug. 29, guests can enjoy a mix of recent blockbusters and beloved classics under the stars.
“The OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series offer a fantastic opportunity to experience free live music and films in the beautiful settings of Orange County’s regional parks, bringing people together to create long-lasting special memories,” said Chair Doug Chaffee of the Orange County Board of Supervisors in a press release.Each event kicks off at 6 p.m.
with lively pre-show entertainment, including character meet-and-greets, DJ-led games, and more. Screenings begin at sundown (approximately 8 p.m.
), and admission and parking are free. Guests are welcome to bring picnic items, blankets, and low-back chairs, while food trucks will be on-site with tasty bites and beverages available for purchase. A beer and wine garden will also be open for those 21 and older.
2025 OC Parks Sunset Cinema LineupJune 6: Despicable Me 4 (2024) at Carbon Canyon Regional ParkJune 13: Charlie’s Angels (2000) at Carbon Canyon Regional ParkJune 20: Inside Out 2 (2024) at Craig Regional ParkJune 27: Hercules (1997) at Craig Regional ParkJuly 11: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) at Mason Regional ParkJuly 18: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) at Yorba Regional ParkJuly 25: Miss Congeniality (2000) at Yorba Regional ParkAugust 1: Twisters (2024) at Laguna Niguel Regional ParkAugust 8: The Greatest Showman (2017) at Laguna Niguel Regional ParkAugust 15: Elemental (2023) at Irvine Regional ParkAugust 22: Shrek (2001) at Irvine Regional ParkAugust 29: Moana 2 (2024) at Bluff Park at Salt Creek BeachRelated ArticlesCleo Sol transforms the Hollywood Bowl into a sanctuary of soundThe queer influence at Coachella 2025: 9 LGBTQ+ artists to catchThe Residents to perform Eskimo at EXOTIKON Festival in Los AngelesStagecoach 2025: When to see Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Zach Bryan and moreLCD Soundsystem and Pulp are co-headlining the Hollywood Bowl.
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OC Parks’ free Sunset Cinema Series returns for summer 2025

Enjoy free outdoor movie nights every Friday at parks across Orange County from June 6 to Aug. 29.