Summer brings with it activities around Dayton that the whole family can enjoy. Although Dayton has no beaches, if you need a break from the sun or shelter from the inevitable hail, a movie theatre is a staple trip.
Premier or matinee, Dayton has options from upscale, reclining deluxe movie-going and the more budget friendly alternatives. It’s not uncommon for a family outing to the theatre to hit upwards of $60, but you get what you pay for.
Spending the extra cash to attend a premier or advanced showing can give you and your family an opportunity to meet fans of the genre, film series or source material. Not every premier is a 12:00 a.m. late night showing, so keep your eye out for advanced showings. The earlier the show time the more kid-friendly the evening can be, with no worries about messing up any schedules.
The 2016 lineup is packed with a variety of potential cash cows. Check out what’s hot this summer at the box office:
Finding Dory: June 17
Can this film follow up the massive success of Finding Nemo? Pixar’s latest film takes place half a year after the events of Finding Nemo. Dory, who struggled with memory loss suddenly remembers that she, too, has a home and a family.
Independence Day: Resurgence June 24
The sequel to the huge success of Independence Day aims to cash in with great graphics and a star-studded cast including Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Vivica A. Fox and more—only Will Smith declined to the project. Although not opening on Independence Day, the sequel comes a decade after and is expected to be fill theaters across the country for the next installment of humanity verses aliens.
The BFG: July 1
James and the Giant Peach author and children’s literature star Roald Dahl’s story The BFG, (Big Friendly Giant) to follow young Sophie (whatever her name is) as she meets a dream catching, friendly giant.
Ghostbusters: July 15
Hoping to prove Internet naysayers wrong, this new Ghostbusters remake features a dynamic casting. All-female Ghostbusters Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon are accompanied by secretary Chris Hemsworth
Suicide Squad: August 5
Following the trend of comic based Summer movie successes Captain America: Civil War and X-Men: Apocalypse, Suicide Squad brings life into the storyline where dangerous inmates are assembled to complete the most dangerous operations. The first trailer left many with some hesitancy, but Suicide Squad aims to please fans and newcomers to the genre.
Barton Kleen
Managing Editor