How to See $1 Movies in Binghamton This Summer: Regal Cinemas Guide
Most movie tickets cost more than a gallon of gas. So when Regal Cinemas in Binghamton offers a seat in an air-conditioned theater, on a big screen, with a bag of popcorn within arm's reach, for one single dollar, you stop and read the fine print. Except there is none. It really is just a dollar per person.
Regal's Summer Movie Express runs from June 1 through August 13, 2026, screening family films every Monday through Thursday at 11 a.m. Each week has two films in rotation, so there's something for every kid in your crew regardless of whether they're currently obsessed with dragons, hedgehogs, or animated bears with dubious life choices.
A Few Films Worth Putting a Star Next To
The Wild Robot is on the schedule, and it's one of the most genuinely moving animated films in years. It's quiet and beautiful and will absolutely make you cry in front of your children. Go anyway.
The Sandlot wraps up the summer in August, and it's a perfect note to end on. It's one of those rare movies that kids love right now, and adults love all over again. The line "You're killing me, Smalls" will echo in your car the whole drive home, guaranteed.
And if you have a Minecraft kid in your house, there's a week for you, too. Block it off. So to speak.
Why a Dollar Movie Morning Is Worth More Than You'd Think
Summer is long. And depending on your situation, it can get expensive fast. Day camps, activities, keeping everyone entertained, it adds up in a hurry.
A Tuesday morning at the movies for a dollar a head isn't just a deal. For some families, it's a memory. It's the summer your kid sat in the dark, saw something on a screen the size of a wall, and walked out talking about it for three days straight. Those mornings stick around longer than you'd imagine!
Go Ahead and Put It on the Calendar Right Now
Eleven weeks. Four mornings a week. The summer will move faster than it seems right now; this is exactly the kind of thing that's easy to mean to do, and then suddenly it's September.
One dollar. Ninety minutes of cool air and big-screen magic. You've spent more on a parking meter. Go grab a seat.
See the full lineup of films, dates, and showtimes at Regal's website.
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