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“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park (Crane Cove Park)

Friday, October 16, 2026 - 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Crane Cove Park | 701 Illinois Street San Francisco, CA 94107

Free / RSVP

“Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026

Sundown Cinema

San Francisco’s free outdoor movie tradition is back with a full season for 2026. The Sundown Cinema series has just announced its lineup, bringing family-friendly films to parks across the city from June through October.

After a scaled-back return in 2025, the full program is back this year. The long-running outdoor movie series was largely paused last year due to financial challenges, with only a limited number of screenings taking place. The newly announced schedule marks a return to a more traditional season of free movie nights across San Francisco parks.

Presented by Amazon and hosted by The San Francisco Standard, screenings will take place in neighborhoods across the city, with events set in popular waterfront and park locations.

All screenings are free and open to the public, with movies beginning around sunset. The events typically draw large crowds, so arriving early is recommended to secure a good spot. Guests are welcome to bring blankets and low-back chairs, and outside food and drinks are generally permitted, subject to park rules.

Attendees can RSVP in advance for a chance to win access to a reserved seating section near the screen. One lucky winner at each screening will also receive their Amazon Wish List, valued up to $1,000.

2026 Sundown Cinema Schedule

Friday, June 12, 2026
The Princess Bride
Mission Dolores Park

Friday, July 24, 2026
Inside Out
Presidio Civil War Parade Ground

Friday, August 21, 2026
The Parent Trap (1998)
Marina Green

Friday, September 25, 2026
School of Rock
San Francisco Ferry Building

Friday, October 16, 2026
Beetlejuice (1988)
Crane Cove Park


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Upcoming “Sundown Cinema” SF’s Outdoor Movie Night in the Park 2026 Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, In Person, Movies, Outdoor Movie Night, Outdoors
Address: 701 Illinois Street San Francisco, CA 94107

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