AMC Summer Movie Camp for Kids
May 9, 2024
If you are looking for something to do with the kids once the school year ends and summer break kicks off, AMC Theatres has you covered. Between June and August 2024, AMC Summer Movie Camp, this fan-favorite program will bring back some of the best animated movies of the past few years including MIGRATION, and the ever-popular SING musicals.
But that’s not all, as you’ll also be able to catch up with Gru and the Minions before the upcoming release of DESPICABLE ME 4, as multiple titles from the beloved franchise will be returning to the silver screen with family-friendly pricing -- tickets are $3 plus tax -- throughout the summer. Here are the cool movies that’ll help you beat the heat this summer…
Set years before the events of the DESPICABLE ME movies, MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU sees Steve Carell’s beloved supervillain and his army of adorable and destructive minions set out to get revenge against the Vicious 6, a notorious band of no-gooders after they turn on their former leader and Gru’s idol, Wild Knuckles (Alan Arkin). Hilarious, heartfelt, and action-packed, this animated prequel has it all.
MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU will be playing June 24 and June 26
From producer Chris Meledandri and Illumination Entertainment comes an animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss' timeless 1971 fable, DR. SEUSS' THE LORAX. This whimsical tale revolves around a forest creature, the Lorax, who stands as a symbol of environmental stewardship amidst the consequences of unchecked greed. Amidst the vibrant animation and catchy tunes, the film beautifully encapsulates the enduring power of hope and the importance of environmental conservation. And who could forget the unforgettable performance of Danny Devito as the voice of the Lorax, bringing a perfect blend of charm and conviction to the character. With its fun-filled adventure and poignant message, this film holds something special for children of all ages.
THE LORAX will be playing July 1 and July 3
Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) attempts to restore his once-popular music theater in Catatonia and prevent it from entering foreclosure by hosting a singing competition in SING. After going through countless auditions from all sorts of anthropomorphic animals, the struggling yet optimistic businessman finds a stellar group of singers from all walks of life. With the stressed pig mom Rosita (Reese Witherspoon), a punk rock porcupine named Ash (Scarlett Johansson), a teenage gorilla named Johnny (Taron Egerton), and multiple others, Buster thinks he’s found his saving grace.
SING will be playing July 8 and July 10
Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) and his all-star team of singers set out to prove themselves once again in SING 2, only this time they’re trying to get their big break in Redshore City with Crystal Entertainment. After accidentally promising that a reclusive former rock star (voiced by U2’s Bono) will be part of his new big show, Buster and his crew have only days to write, choreograph, and produce a massive sci-fi epic and track down the singer.
SING 2 will be playing July 15 and July 17
Just when Max (Louis C.K.) – a spoiled Jack Russell Terrier used to being the only dog living in his human’s luxury apartment – thinks life can’t get any worse, Duke (Eric Stonestreet), a massive Newfoundland mix arrives on the scene, and things take an even wilder turn when he’s taken to the pound. THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS follows the new adoptive brothers as they get wrapped up in a gang of strays set on revenge.
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS will be playing July 22 and July 24
In MIGRATION, a family of New England ducks decides to give adventure a try for once and plan a trip down south to Jamaica. But this long-overdue vacation isn’t without its ups, downs, and misadventures, as the flock soon finds themselves lost in New York. Trying to make the most of the situation, and prevent it from going from bad to worse, the family of mallards find themselves learning more about themselves and one another than they would have ever guessed.
MIGRATION will be playing July 29 and July 31
Retired from being the world’s premier supervillain, Gru (Steve Carell) is approached by Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wiig) of the Anti-Villain League to track down El Macho (Benjamin Bratt), a criminal mastermind who they believe has a dangerous biological weapon. That’s not the only thing that’s going on in DESPICABLE ME 2, as the new adopted father of three daughters also struggles with the concept of family, something he’s never truly experienced before. Is the greatest villain-turned-father-turned-hero up to the challenge of saving the world instead of destroying it?
DESPICABLE ME 2 will be playing August 5 and August 7
After Gru (Steve Carell) and Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wiig) are dismissed from the Anti-Villain League after a failed mission to capture former child star and supervillain Balthazar Bratt (Trey Parker), the former criminal mastermind teams up with his long-lost twin brother, Dru Gru (Carell) to finish the job once and for all. Forced to get over their past and fractured relationship, the Gru brothers find themselves on one epic journey in DESPICABLE ME 3.
DESPICABLE ME 3 will be playing August 12 and August 14
These exciting and entertaining animated adventures featured in AMC Summer Movie Camp will surely keep the whole family happy later this year, especially if you’re trying to treat your kids to a double-feature with DESPICABLE ME 4 when it opens at AMC Theatres in July.
DESPICABLE ME 4 opens July 3
