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 Zoolander (Aug. 16), Psycho (Aug. 23), The Princess Bride (Aug. 30), The Silence of the Lambs (Aug. 31), This is Spinal Tap (Sep. 6), 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: Scott Pilgrim vs the World (Aug. 15), Friday the 13th (Aug. 15, Sep. 26), Grease (Aug. 16), Sinners (Aug. 16, 24, Sep. 20, Oct. 9, 21), Twilight Dual Language (Sep. 4, 19, Oct. 2, 14), Love Jones (Aug. 17), Interstellar (Aug. 18), Pretty Woman (Aug. 20), Thelma & Louise (Aug. 21), Scream (Aug. 21, Sep. 6, 30, Oct. 10, 27), 10 Things I Hate About You (Aug. 22), Heat (Aug. 22), La La Land (Aug. 23, Sep. 1), Pulp Fiction (Aug. 23), The Notebook (Aug. 25), Brown Sugar (Aug. 26), The Proposal (Aug. 27), Almost Famous (Aug. 28), 50 First Dates (Aug. 28), Forgetting Sarah Marshall (Aug. 29, Sep. 10), Amélie (Aug. 29), When Harry Met Sally (Aug. 30), The Godfather (Aug. 30), Pride & Prejudice (Aug. 31, Sep. 7), Crazy Stupid Love (Aug. 31), Wicked Singalong (Sep. 2, Oct. 6, 21), Twilight Dual Language (Sep. 4, 19, Oct. 2, 14), Practical Magic (Sep. 5), Love Jones (Sep. 5, 16), Little Miss Sunshine (Sep. 6), How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Sep. 8), Titanic (Sep. 11) 10 Things I Hate About You Dual Language (Sep. 12, Oct. 2), Love & Basketball Dual Language (Sep. 12), 500 Days of Summer (Sep. 13), When Harry Met Sally (Sep. 14), Superbad (Sep. 14), The Dark Knight Dual Language (Sep. 15, 28), Practical Magic Dual Language (Sep. 18, Oct. 18, 31), Mamma Mia Dual Language (Sep. 19), 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), Pretty Woman Dual Language (Sep. 27), La La Land Dual Language (Sep. 27), Juno (Sep. 28) and Hocus Pocus Dual Language (Sep. 29).
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 The Greatest Showman (Aug. 16) Almost Famous (Aug. 16) Miss Congeniality 25th Anniversary (Aug. 23), The Hunger Games (Aug. 30) Encanto (Sep. 6), 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.
Dive-in Movie Nights - InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is hosting the poolside Dive-In Movie Nights on its seventh-floor pool deck every other Friday through August 29. Upcoming screenings include Lilo and Stitch (Aug. 22) and Moana (Aug. 29). Complimentary for hotel guests.
Hook - Dodger Stadium (Sep. 6)
On Saturday, September 6, Dodgers 365 presents Movie Night on the Field, featuring Steven Spielberg's Hook, starring Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman and Julia Roberts! An adult Peter Pan (Williams) must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy Captain Hook (Hoffman) and rescue his children.
Watch the 1991 adventure on DodgerVision and enjoy a variety of pre-show activities including special photo ops, pitching in the bullpens, behind-the-scenes tours, specialty concessions and much more. Seating on the outfield grass is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Blankets are strongly encouraged. Doors at 5pm, movie at 7pm.
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 Stand by Me (Aug. 14), Jerry Maguire (Aug. 21), Bridesmaids (Aug. 28), Notting Hill (Sep. 4), Four Weddings and a Funeral (Sep. 11), 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!
Hollywood Bowl
Movie nights are some of the most popular events at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl, including Sing-Alongs with Grease (which featured a surprise guest appearance by John Travolta!) and the perennial favorite, The Sound of Music on September 20. Featuring live accompaniment by the LA Phil, the Bowl's annual tribute to legendary composer John Williams, Maestro of the Movies, is taking place on August 22-24.
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: Barbie (Aug. 15), Breakfast at Tiffany's (Aug. 17), Bridesmaids (Aug. 24), Scream (Aug. 30), Before Sunrise (Aug. 31), There's Something About Mary (Sep. 5), La La Land (Sep. 6), 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).
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills
The SLS Hotel has announced an exclusive partnership with Hulu to debut Sunday Summer Movies, a rooftop cinema experience set on the hotel’s stunning 6th-floor pool deck. Every Sunday at sunset, the LaDiDa pool deck will transform into a stylish open-air theatre, offering guests and locals the chance to enjoy beloved films—from romantic comedies to cult classics—curated in collaboration with Hulu.
Upcoming screenings include Father of the Bride (Aug. 17), Pretty Woman (Aug. 24) and The Devil Wears Prada (Aug. 31).
Admission is $45 per person, which includes a $45 food and beverage credit to enjoy poolside bites and cocktails. Doors open at 7pm, the movie starts promptly at 8pm. Tickets should be purchased in advance, but will be available for purchase at the door until 7:30pm, subject to availability. Tickets are on sale at the SLS Hotel website.
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.