Summer Movies in the Park Returns!

Enjoy Free, Outdoor Movie Screenings Under the Stars in Fort Greene Park and Prospect Park presented by NewYork-Presbyterian

Prospect Park Alliance, Fort Greene Park Conservancy, and Rooftop Films announce Summer Movies in the Park, presented by NewYork-Presbyterian. This free, outdoor movie series in Prospect Park and Fort Greene Park takes place on Wednesday nights this summer, with screenings on August 5 and August 12 in Prospect Park, and August 26 and September 9 in Fort Greene Park.

“NewYork-Presbyterian is proud to support Prospect Park Alliance for another year of Summer Movies in the Park, and the opportunity it creates for neighbors, families and friends to come together and enjoy Brookyln’s public spaces,” said Juan Mejia, President of NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. “Seeing an outdoor movie in the park brings Brooklyn residents together, fostering the social connections that help communities thrive and support overall.”

“Hanging out with friends and family to see an outdoor movie is the best way to cool off on a summer evening. We’re so grateful to NewYork-Presbyterian for supporting the continuation of this popular series in our parks, and to our partners Prospect Park Alliance and Rooftop Films for making it happen,” said Rosamond Fletcher, Executive Director, Fort Greene Park Conservancy.

“There’s no better way to spend a summer night than a movie in the park,” said Morgan Monaco, President, Prospect Park Alliance. “We thank NewYork-Presbyterian for their support of this long-cherished tradition of bringing our community together for free movie nights under the stars in Brooklyn’s Backyard, and are grateful to Fort Greene Park Conservancy and Rooftop Films for their partnership.”

2026 Summer Movies in the Park Lineup
This year’s screenings provide fun entertainment that all ages will enjoy, as well as special anniversary commemorations. All films will begin shortly after sundown, and attendees are welcome to come early to picnic and for pre-movie entertainment. Please note that the movie may be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. Attendees will be notified via Eventbrite and the Prospect Park and Fort Greene Park social media channels.

Wednesday, August 5
Shrek 2 (PG)
Prospect Park, North End of Long Meadow at Grand Army Plaza Entrance
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Enjoy this beloved animated feature starring Shrek and his love, Fiona! Now married, they travel to Fiona’s kingdom, Far Far Away. The catch: her parents are unaware of the curse that struck their daughter and have assumed she married Prince Charming, not a 700-pound ogre with a talking donkey pal.

Wednesday, August 12
Akeelah and the Bee (PG): 20th Anniversary Screening
Prospect Park, North End of Long Meadow at Grand Army Plaza Entrance
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Keke Palmer, Angela Bassett, and Laurence Fishburne star in this inspirational movie about an 11-year-old girl from South Central Los Angeles who makes it all the way to the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, August 26
Space Jam (PG): 30th Anniversary Screening
Fort Greene Park, Central Lawn at Washington Park and Dekalb Avenue Entrance
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This iconic live-action movie features NBA superstar Michael Jordan, who is recruited by Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes, the Tune Squad, for a high-stakes game against an evil theme park owner and his minions, the Monstars, in outer space.

Wednesday, September 9
The Namesake (PG-13): 20th Anniversary Screening
Fort Greene Park, Central Lawn at Washington Park and Dekalb Avenue Entrance
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In this film by Mira Nair, based on the novel by Jhumpa Lahiri, the Ganguli family maintain a delicate balancing act between honoring the traditions of their native India and blending into American culture after moving from Calcutta to New York.

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About Fort Greene Park Conservancy
The Fort Greene Park Conservancy is an independent non-profit organization that partners with local communities and NYC Parks to program, maintain, and advocate for the park as a vital space today and for generations to come. We enrich and nurture Fort Greene Park as a public space that puts community first—protecting everyone’s right to belong, organize, and connect with nature. Learn more at fortgreenepark.org.

About Prospect Park Alliance
Prospect Park Alliance is the non-profit organization that sustains, restores and advances Prospect Park, Brooklyn’s Backyard, in partnership with the City of New York. The Alliance provides critical staff and resources that keep the park green and vibrant for the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home. Learn more at prospectpark.org.

About Rooftop Films
Rooftop Films is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage and inspire the diverse communities of New York City by showcasing the work of both emerging and established independent filmmakers. In addition to their storied annual Summer Series—now celebrating its 30th year—Rooftop provides grants to alumni via their longstanding Filmmakers Fund, rents equipment at low-cost to artists and fellow nonprofits, and supports a multitude of partner screenings year-round and citywide. At Rooftop Films, we bring underground movies outdoors. For more information, please visit rooftopfilms.com.