Brooklyn Bridge Park has announced the schedule for its 26th annual outdoor film series, Movies With A View. The free event will take place on Thursday evenings throughout July and August at the Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn. This year, the programming will expand to include an additional family film night on Friday, Sept. 18.
The selected films cover a variety of genres, including action, romantic comedy, and a musical. The screenings are set in various global locations ranging from Costa Rica and the southern coast of Italy to New York City. The park lawn will open to the public at 6:00 p.m. each evening, with film screenings beginning at sunset.
Admission to the outdoor series is free and operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees are permitted to bring picnic blankets or small, soft cushions for seating. Park regulations prohibit lawn chairs, dogs, glass bottles, and outside alcoholic beverages on the lawn.
Local concessionaire Fornino will sell popcorn, water, soft drinks, and alcoholic options for visitors who are 21 years of age or older. Visitors are also permitted to bring their own food or purchase items from nearby neighborhood restaurants. The event space overlooks the New York Harbor and lower Manhattan skyline.
Eyewear brand Persol is sponsoring the film series this season and will host on-site activations reflecting its Spring/Summer 2026 campaign. According to park officials, approximately 735,000 moviegoers have attended the series since it originally launched in 2000.
The 2026 Movies With A View presented by Persol line-up
Thursday, July 2: Hamilton(PG-13, 2020, 160 minutes) – Kick off the 4th of July weekend with New York’s own Lin-Manuel Miranda’s imaginative retelling of American founding father Alexander Hamilton. This is the filmed version of the Broadway production – singing along is encouraged!
Thursday, July 9: When Harry Met Sally(R, 1989, 95 minutes) – This classic romantic comedy starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal attempts to answer the question, “Can men and women just be friends?”. Directed by the late Rob Reiner.
Thursday, July 16: Bend it like Beckham (PG-13, 2002, 112 minutes) – Leading up to the World Cup Final, revisit the popular film about a young woman chasing her passion for soccer despite her family’s wishes.
Thursday, July 23: The Talented Mr. Ripley(R, 1999, 139 minutes) – Based on the bestselling novel, this psychological thriller sets Matt Damon, Jude Law, and Gwyneth Paltrow against the Italian Riviera, making it the perfect film to watch on a summer evening in the park.
Thursday, July 30: Clueless(PG-13, 1995, 97 minutes) – The beloved film adapted from Jane Austen’s Emma about a high school student playing matchmaker for her peers and teachers is a perfect movie to watch on the lawn with friends.
Thursday, August 6: Jurassic Park (PG-13, 1993, 122 minutes) – The first film of the epic franchise thirty years in the making, revisit the original movie when scientists first set foot on Isla Nubar and encounter the adventure of a lifetime.
Thursday, August 13: Do the Right Thing(R, 1989, 120 minutes) – Directed by Brooklyn’s Spike Lee, this classic film follows the stories of various Bed-Stuy residents on a hot summer day, culminating in violence and tragedy.
Thursday, August 20: Bridesmaids (R, 2011, 125 minutes) – This box-office hit comedy features career-defining performances by Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy and more.
Thursday, August 27: Public Choice – In early August, the public gets to vote for their favorite selection from three options to view on August 27! Selections include Challengers (R, 2024, 131 minutes), The Great Gatsby (PG-13, 2013, 143 minutes), and Ocean’s Eleven (PG-13, 2001, 116 minutes). Voting takes place online at brooklynbridgepark.org.
Friday, September 18: How to Train Your Dragon(PG, 2010, 93 minutes) – Extending to our first September viewing, join for family film night with this fun animated story about a young Viking who befriends a dragon.
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