Movies in Marana

Part of the Marana Community Engagement Series

Free outdoor movie series at Marana Parks | Select Saturdays at sundown

Come enjoy a family-friendly film night at a different park in Marana once a month, April-October! We'll be inviting food vendors to each event as well so you can enjoy dinner, snacks, or a treat and a show. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating (e.g. lawn chairs, picnic blankets) and may bring outside food and beverages as well (no alcohol). Friendly dogs are always welcome but must be leashed at all times. All movies will be shown with subtitles.

Note: Movies in Marana is a weather-permitting event series and may be subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. If a movie night is cancelled, that movie showing will not be rescheduled. All cancellation notices will be posted here and to our social media channels.

2026 Season

April 11 - TBD

Camping Under the Stars movie

(movie TBD)

Location: Ora Mae Harn District Park (13250 N Lon Adams Rd)

Time: 6:00-9:00PM, movie starts at sundown

Food Vendors:

  • TBD

Note: The movie is free to the general public, but pre-registration and payment are required to participate in the rest of the Camping Under the Stars activities and overnight campsite.

Event Partner: This event is made possible in part by the Marana Regional Airport. Learn more about the Marana Regional Airport here.

 


May 17 - "Teen Beach Movie"

Splash Pad movie, sing-along, "Beach vs Biker" theme
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Two young surfers are swept away by a huge wave, finding themselves acting out a real-life version of the 1960s film 'Wet Side Story'. When their presence derails the movie's intended plot, they must set things right in order to return home.

Location: Crossroads at Silverbell District Park basketball courts (7548 N Silverbell Rd)

Time: 6:00-9:00PM, movie starts at sundown

Food Vendors:

  • TBD

Note: Dress up in your favorite beach wear or biker attire for the night's theme, and enjoy the splash pad right next to the movie!


June 20 - "Zootopia 2"

#DogLife movie, "Party Animals" theme
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Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down. Testing their growing partnership like never before, they go under cover in new parts of town to crack the case.

Location: Gladden Farms Community Park soccer fields (12205 N Tangerine Farms Rd)

Time: 6:30-9:30PM, movie starts at sundown

Food Vendors:

  • TBD

Note: Bring your dogs and enjoy this animal-centered movie night with your furry family! We'll be set up right next to the dog park so you and your pup can play all night!


July 18 - "The Muppet Christmas Carol"

Mid-Summer movie, "Christmas in July" theme
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The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, while Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine) receives visits from spirits of three Christmases -- past, present and future.

Location: Ora Mae Harn District Park (13250 N Lon Adams Rd)

Time: 6:30-9:30PM, movie starts at sundown

Food Vendors:

  • TBD

Note: Don your holiday colors and festive cheer to celebrate the night's theme!


August 15 - "The Emperor's New Groove"

Cultural Appreciation movie, "Friendship" theme
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Arrogant young Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor. Stranded in the jungle, Kuzco's only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha.

Location: Continental Ranch Community Park (8900 N Coachline Blvd)

Time: 6:00-9:00PM, movie starts at sundown

Food Vendors:

  • TBD

Note: Bring your best friend (or trusted henchman) to enjoy this movie with you!


September 19 - "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"

Super-Deluxe movie, "Adventurers" theme
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Indiana Jones sets out to rescue his father, a medievalist who has vanished while searching for the Holy Grail. Following clues in the man's notebook, Indy arrives in Venice, and some sinister old enemies soon come out of the woodwork.

Location: Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex (11555 W Civic Center Dr)

Time: 6:00-9:00PM, movie starts at sundown

Food Vendors: 

  • TBD

Note: Dress up as your favorite hero(ine) from an adventure story for the night's theme, and don't miss this special showing projected on a 30-foot screen! This movie is rated PG-13.


October 17 - "Hocus Pocus"

Fall Festival movie, "Halloween" theme
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After moving to Salem, teenager Max Dennison explores an abandoned house with his sister and their new friend and accidentally frees a coven of evil witches who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches' book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.

 Location:Marana Heritage River Park pole barn (12375 N Heritage Park Dr)

Time: Fall Festival is 2:00-9:00PM, movie starts at sundown

Food Vendors:

  • Over 20 food vendors will be at Marana's Fall Festival! See the event page for more information.

Note: Enjoy the big event for the last movie of the 2025 season!

Past Seasons

 

2025

  • "Planes: Fire & Rescue" for Camping under the Stars and Heroes of the Sky theme; April 12
  • "Moana 2" for Splash Pad Movie and Hawaiian and Polynesian theme; May 17
  • "The Secret Life of Pets" for Marana #DogLife theme; June 21
  • "Dr. Seuss' 'The Grinch'" (2018) for Christmas in July theme; July 19
  • "Wicked: Part 1" for sing-along and Wizard of Oz theme; August 16
  • "The Mummy" (1999) for deluxe screen and Adventure Night theme; September 20
  • "The Nightmare Before Christmas" for Fall Festival and Halloween theme; October 18

2024

  • "Planes" for Camping under the Stars; April 20
  • "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" for Pirate Night; May 18
  • "The Bad Guys" with Pre-Show Dance Party; June 15
  • "The Little Mermaid" (2023) for Swim-In Movie; July 20
  • "Tangled" for Disney Night; August 17
  • "SING" for Swim-In Sing-Along; August 31
  • "League of Super Pets" for National Night Out; September 21
  • "Haunted Mansion" (2023) for Fall Festival; October 12

2023

  • "A Bug's Life"; April 22
  • "Luca"; May 20
  • "Zootopia"; June 17
  • "Surf's Up"; July 15
  • "Big Miracle"; August 19
  • "The Little Mermaid" (1987); September 2
  • "Space Jam 2"; September 16
  • "Coco"; October 21