Manhattan’s iconic summer tradition is making a comeback as Bryant Park officially announced the lineup for the 2026 Summer Outdoor Movie Festival. Sponsored by Paramount+, the free movie nights will kick off on July 13th and run every Monday evening until September 14th.
This year’s lineup features a mix of classic comedies, Oscar-winning films, and beloved favorites. The festival will start with the comedy classic “Wayne’s World” and continue with screenings of films like “Good Morning, Vietnam”, “The Truman Show”, and “Bridget Jones’s Diary”.
Dan Biederman, the President of the Bryant Park Corporation, stated that this year’s film selection aims to strike a balance between popular appeal and artistic value, covering classic works from multiple generations to cater to the diverse audience’s viewing needs.
Movies will start screening at 8:00 PM every Monday, with the lawn opening for audience seating starting at 5:00 PM.
Concurrently, the Hester Street Fair will make a return at the Fountain Terrace from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM on event days, featuring food stalls and a seasonal bar serving beer, wine, and cocktails.
Paramount+ will offer interactive experiences, movie trivia quizzes, giveaways, and photo opportunities throughout the festival season.
Below is the full schedule for the 2026 Bryant Park Summer Movie Festival:
July 13: “Wayne’s World”
July 20: “Good Morning, Vietnam”
July 27: “The Truman Show”
August 3: “Bridget Jones’s Diary”
August 10: “Catch Me If You Can”
August 17: “City of God”
August 24: “King Creole”
August 31: “No Country for Old Men”
September 7: “Galaxy Quest”
September 14: “Shakespeare in Love”