The Guide to Outdoor Movies in Los Angeles
For movie fans, outdoor movies in Los Angeles are the best of all worlds: classic films and modern hits are shown on a big screen under the stars, along with plenty of delicious food and drinks. And thanks to LA's great weather, the outdoor movie season runs well into fall. Gather your friends and enjoy an "endless summer" of entertainment with our guide to the best outdoor movies in LA.
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Cinespia
Cinespia hosts classic films and modern favorites at historic locations across LA. Upcoming screenings at the famed Hollywood Forever Cemetery include Alien (Sep. 13), The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary (Oct. 4), The Craft (Oct. 11), Paranorman (Oct. 18) and A Nightmare on Elm Street on October 25.
Rooftop Cinema Club
Rooftop Cinema Club offers a premier outdoor movie experience at LEVEL in Downtown LA.
Upcoming screenings include: 500 Days of Summer (Sep. 13), When Harry Met Sally (Sep. 14), Superbad (Sep. 14), The Dark Knight Dual Language (Sep. 15, 28), Love Jones (Sep. 16), Practical Magic Dual Language (Sep. 18, Oct. 18, 31), Mamma Mia Dual Language (Sep. 19), Sinners (Sep. 20, Oct. 9, 21), Sense and Sensibility (Sep. 21), Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Sep. 22), American Psycho (Sep. 23), Jennifer's Body (Sep. 25, Oct. 17), Hocus Pocus Dog-Friendly Screening (Sep. 26), Friday the 13th (Sep. 26), Pretty Woman Dual Language (Sep. 27), La La Land Dual Language (Sep. 27), Juno (Sep. 28), Hocus Pocus Dual Language (Sep. 29), Scream ( Sep. 30, Oct. 10, 27), 10 Things I Hate About You Dual Language (Oct. 2), Twilight Dual Language (Oct. 2, 14), and Wicked Singalong (Oct. 6, 21).
For tickets and the complete movie schedule, visit the Rooftop Cinema Club website.
Street Food Cinema
Featuring a wide range of films, gourmet food trucks and live music, Street Food Cinema presents Saturday night screenings at outdoor locations from Los Angeles State Historic Park to The Autry Museum and The Ford.
Upcoming screenings include Wicked (Sep. 13), La La Land in Concert (Sep. 20-21), Get Out (Oct. 30) and Night of the Living Dead (Oct. 31).
For most events, doors open at 5:30pm, the band plays at 7pm and the movie starts at 8pm. LA State Historic Park, The Autry and Griffith Park are dog-friendly! Full schedule and tickets at the Street Food Cinema website.
Tropicana Movie Night - Hollywood Roosevelt
Tropicana Movie Night is back at the landmark Hollywood Roosevelt! Screening at the famed David Hockney pool on Thursday nights, the series kicked off with Risky Business. Upcoming movies include Pulp Fiction (Sep. 18) and The Matrix (Sep. 25).
Advance tickets at Eventbrite are required. Doors open at 7pm, movie starts at 8:30pm. Food menu available until 9pm each evening. Full bar available until 9:45pm. Pool beds are available first-come, first-served. Swimming is encouraged!
The Montalban Theatre
Located near the iconic intersection of Hollywood and Vine, The Montalbán kicked off its 2025 Rooftop Movies season with the classic Sunset Boulevard. Upcoming screenings include Pulp Fiction (Sep. 13), Dr. Strangelove (Sep. 14), Tropic Thunder (Sep. 19), The Phoenician Scheme (Sep. 20), High Fidelity (Sep. 21), Pretty Woman (Sep. 26), Twilight (Sep. 27) and Almost Famous (Sep. 28).
The Montalbán’s rooftop OASIS is outfitted with a bar, concession stand, and kitchen. Doors for each screening open at 6pm, with the feature film starting 10 minutes after sunset (8pm).
Dive-In Movies - The Garland
Located in North Hollywood just minutes from Universal Studios Hollywood, The Garland mixes a vintage SoCal vibe with 21st century chic. The hotel was originally opened by actress Beverly Garland, best known for her role as Fred MacMurray's wife on the final three seasons of My Three Sons.
Situated at the heart of this lush urban oasis, the pool offers a retreat from the hustle and bustle of LA along with Dive-In Movies, where the whole family can enjoy a classic flick starting at sundown.