The Guide to Outdoor Movies in Los Angeles

Cinespia hosts classic films and modern favorites at historic locations across LA. Upcoming screenings at the famed Hollywood Forever Cemetery include The Big Lebowski on May 24, Clueless (May 25), Blue Velvet (May 31), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (June 7), Showgirls 30th Anniversary (June 14), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (June 21) and Casablanca on June 28.

Rooftop Cinema Club offers a premier outdoor movie experience at LEVEL in Downtown LA.

Upcoming screenings include: La La Land (May 7, 10, 19, 30, June 8), Pride & Prejudice (May 8, June 30) 50 First Dates (May 8, 24), Freaky Friday (May 9), Pretty Woman (May 9, June 2), Amélie (May 10), Mamma Mia! (May 11, 18, June 21), The Dark Knight (May 12, June 18), Wicked (May 13, June 23), 10 Things I Hate About You (May 14, June 14), Grease (May 15), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (May 15), Twilight (May 16), Superbad (May 16), Love Jones (May 17, June 19), Almost Famous (May 17), Mean Girls (May 21), Uptown Girls (May 22), Scream (May 22), 500 Days of Summer (May 23, June 22), Friday (May 23), Out of Sight (May 24), How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (May 26), The Great Gatsby (May 27), Dazed and Confused (May 28), The Princess Diaries (May 30), The Notebook (May 31, June 20), Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (June 1), To Wong Foo (June 4), Set It Off (June 6), Scream (June 6), Challengers (June 7), Twilight (June 9), Rocky Horror Picture Show (June 11), Bottoms (June 12), American Psycho (June 12), Friday the 13th (June 13), Interstellar (June 15), Before Sunrise (June 16), Love & Basketball (June 19, 28), Crazy Stupid Love (June 25), Jennifer's Body (June 26), Pulp Fiction (June 26), Burlesque (June 27), The Monkey (June 27), 13 Going On 30 (June 28) and The Birdcage (June 29)

For tickets and the complete movie schedule, visit the Rooftop Cinema Club website.

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, Griffith Park and more.

Upcoming screenings include: Wicked (May 10), Anora (May 17), 9 to 5 (May 24), To Wong Foo (May 31), The Goonies 40th Anniversary (June 7), A Goofy Movie 30th Anniversary (June 14), Sister Act (June 28), A Complete Unknown (July 12), Toy Story 30th Anniversary (July 26), Pretty Woman 35th Anniversary (Aug. 2), 10 Things I Hate About You (Aug. 9), A Real Pain (Aug. 9), Encanto (Sep. 6) and La La Land in Concert (Sep. 20-21).

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.

Movie nights are some of the most popular events at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl, including Sing-Alongs with Grease (June 27) and the perennial favorite, The Sound of Music on September 20. Featuring live accompaniment by the LA Phil, the Bowl's 2025 movie screenings include Jaws (July 5), Jurassic Park (Aug. 8-9) and the annual tribute to legendary composer John Williams, Maestro of the Movies (Aug. 22-24).

Located near the iconic intersection of Hollywood and Vine, The Montalbán kicks off its 2025 Rooftop Movies season with Sunset Boulevard on Friday, May 9. Upcoming screenings include Casablanca (June 7) and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (June 14). 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).

Open to the public since 1996, the Skirball Cultural Center is renowned as one of the world's most dynamic Jewish cultural institutions. This year's Friday night outdoor movies are inspired by Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity now on view at the Skirball through Mar. 1, 2026.

The exhibition delves into the six-decade career of legendary comic book artist Jack Kirby, who brought to life some of the world's most iconic superheroes, including Captain America, Black Panther, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, the X-Men and many more. Black Panther is screening on June 13 and Captain America: The First Avenger on June 24.

Located on the rooftop adjacent to the patio at E.P. & L.P., the Melrose Rooftop Theatre (MRT) offers an unforgettable outdoor cinema experience with the Hollywood Hills as the stunning backdrop. MRT features a state-of-the-art Da-Lite 16’ x 9’ screen, wireless headphones, classic concessions and bean bag seats.

Upcoming screenings include: School of Rock (May 7), A Star is Born (May 8), Save the Last Dance (May 9), Grease (May 10), Twisters (May 14), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (May 15), Black Panther (May 16), The Parent Trap (May 17), Pretty Woman (May 18), Friends With Benefits (May 22), La La Land (May 23), Top Gun: Maverick (May 25), Saving Private Ryan (May 26), Pitch Perfect (May 28), Bottoms (May 29), Miss Congeniality (May 30), Crazy Stupid Love (May 31) and Happy Gilmore on June 1.

Doors at 7:30pm, movies begin at 8:30pm. Ticket options include General Admission, Movie Night for Two, Ultimate Date Night, and Bombo Dinner & Movie.

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.