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Union Square’s Free Outdoor Movie Night: “The Princess Diaries” (July 2026)

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Union Square Plaza | 300 Powell St., San Francisco, CA

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Union Square’s Free Outdoor Movie Nights “Cinema on the Square” (2026)

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Union Square’s free summer 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.

All screenings are free and take place in Union Square Plaza. Movies begin at sunset, with pre-show activities taking place two hours before sunset, including movie trivia, prizes, performances, popcorn (while supplies last), drinks from the bar (for purchase), and more. Presented in partnership with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Bank of America.

Please bring your own low chair or blanket, and warm layers! Very limited seating is available. Pets are required to be on leash. Plus, enjoy free daily programming at Union Square Plaza (333 Post Street). For more information, please check out our website: visitunionsquaresf.com/park-programs. 

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

Saturday, July 25
The Princess Diaries
– Pre-Show: 6:00pm
– Film Starts: 8:30pm (runs 115 mins)

Saturday, August 29
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
– Pre-Show: 5:00pm
– Film Starts: 8:00pm (runs 104 mins)

Saturday, September 26
The Conversation
– Pre-Show: 5:00pm
– Film Starts: 7:15pm (runs 113 mins)

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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, with a preshow hosted by Princess Helena Levin.

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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Upcoming Union Square’s Free Outdoor Movie Nights “Cinema on the Square” (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*, Downtown San Francisco, Fun & Games, In Person, Movies, Outdoor Movie Night, Outdoors, Sponsored, Theater & Performance
Address: 300 Powell St., San Francisco, CA

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