Union Square’s Cinema Under the Stars: “The Princess Diaries”

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Union Square’s free outdoor movie series returns for a second season this summer with five nights of films, pre-show entertainment, and downtown movie nights under the stars.

The lineup includes a sing-along screening of KPop Demon Hunters, a Pride Weekend showing of The Birdcage, family favorites like The Princess Diaries and Pokémon Detective Pikachu, and the San Francisco-filmed classic The Conversation.

All screenings are free and take place in Union Square. Movies begin at sunset, with entertainment, activities, drinks, and giveaways starting about two hours beforehand. All screenings are free and take place in Union Square. Bring a blanket or low-back chair and plan for cool evenings downtown.

2026 Union Square’s “Cinema on the Square” Schedule

Saturday, June 20
KPop Demon Hunters (Sing-Along Edition)

Saturday, June 27
The Birdcage (Pride Weekend Screening)

Saturday, July 25
The Princess Diaries

Saturday, August 29
Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Saturday, September 26
The Conversation

June 20: KPop Demon Hunters (Sing Along)

Pre-Show: 4:00pm
Film Starts: 8:40pm (runs 95 mins)

Experience the global phenomenon like never before, brought to you by Netflix! Celebrate the One Year Anniversary of the award-winning film KPop Demon Hunters with an interactive outdoor screening of the official Sing-a-long version. We’re encouraging all fans to come in costume and sing along to the entire soundtrack. It’s a high-energy musical celebration for the whole family!

Attendees are encouraged to come early to grab a good seat, a beverage from the bar, catch some pre-show performances and sing some karaoke beginning at 4pm with the movie starting at sunset around 8:30pm.

June 27: The Birdcage (Parental advisory- rated R for mature content)

Pre-Show: 6:30pm
Film Starts: 8:45pm (runs 117 mins)

Join us for this special PRIDE screening, featuring Bay Area actor Robin Williams, and preshow hosted by drag queen Katya Smirnoff Sky.

July 25: The Princess Diaries

Pre-Show: 6:00pm
Film Starts: 8:30pm (runs 115 mins)

Commemorate the 25th anniversary of this hit Disney film based in San Francisco.

August 29: Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

Pre-Show: 5:00pm
Film Starts: 8:00pm (runs 104 mins)

Celebrate the Pokémon World Championships held in San Francisco.

September 26: The Conversation

Pre-Show: 5:00pm
Film Starts: 7:15pm (runs 113 mins)

Tune in for this classic Francis Ford Coppola movie filmed in Union Square.

 

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