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See You Downtown: Free Movie Nights Return This Summer
May 13, 2026
Downtown Movies in the Park returns to David Pecaut Square with six weeks of free outdoor screenings under the stars.
Presented in partnership with TIFF, this year’s series celebrates six timeless sports films about underdogs and misfits on the unlikely road to victory, defying the odds and chasing their dreams.
Join us every Wednesday evening, with pre-show programming beginning at 9:00 PM and films starting at 9:30 PM. Each screening will include open captions and a film introduction by a TIFF programmer. Stage remarks will be translated by an ASL interpreter.
Grab your friends, bring a blanket or a chair, and settle in for a movie night in the heart of downtown.
This Summer’s Lineup
June 24
Next Goal Wins (2023)
Directed by Taika Waititi
A feel-good underdog story following the American Samoa soccer team as they attempt to qualify for the World Cup after a historic loss. Funny, heartfelt, and all about resilience.
Presented in partnership with UNHCR
July 1
Cool Runnings (1993)
Directed by Jon Turteltaub
Celebrate Canada Day with this classic comedy starring John Candy, inspired by the true story of the Jamaican bobsled team and their unlikely journey to the Winter Olympics. A crowd favourite that never misses.
© 1993 The Walt Disney Company. All rights reserved.
July 8
A League of Their Own (1992)
Directed by Penny Marshall
Set during the 1940s, this beloved film tells the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, formed when World War II puts men’s baseball on hold. Equal parts funny, inspiring, and iconic.
July 15
The First Slam Dunk (2022)
Directed by Takehiko Inoue
This high-energy anime follows a high school basketball team as they take on the reigning champions. Expect intense gameplay, emotional backstories, and a fresh take on a sports film.
© I.T. PLANNING, INC. © 2022 THE FIRST SLAM DUNK Film Partners
July 22
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
Directed by Gurinder Chadha
A coming-of-age favourite about two young women chasing their dreams of playing professional soccer while navigating family expectations and identity. Still as fun and relatable as ever.
Presented in partnership with TIFF Next Wave
July 29
Remember the Titans (2000)
Directed by Boaz Yakin
Based on a true story, this powerful film follows a newly integrated high school football team learning to come together under pressure. A strong, emotional closer to the series.
© 2000 Disney Enterprises. All rights reserved.
Make it a weekly ritual this summer and experience movie nights in the city, surrounded by community, culture, and a skyline backdrop.
We’ll see you downtown.