The best August movie releases for kids and incredible £1 cinema ticket deals

A range of cinemas across the UK are offering special deals for families this summer, with tickets from as little as £1 at some locations and the return of some family favourites to the big screen

With the summer holidays in full swing and the British weather as unpredictable as ever, finding ways to keep the kids entertained for six whole weeks can feel like a full-time job.

But cinemas across the country are stepping in to make life easier for parents, with a stellar line-up of family-friendly films this August, plus budget-friendly deals to help stretch the cash.

Whether you’ve got superhero superfans, budding dino-hunters, or animation addicts in the house, there’s something for everyone on the big screen – and some incredible throwback favourites returning, too.

New releases

One of this summer’s standout releases is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the latest chapter in the Marvel universe that’s packed with action and humour to keep all ages hooked.

Meanwhile, James Gunn has officially kicked off his new DC era with Superman, bringing a fresh twist to a classic hero.

Prefer raptors over capes? You’re in luck – Jurassic World: Rebirth, starring Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey, continues to dominate the box office. It’s a thrill ride packed with prehistoric spectacle that dino-lovers won’t want to miss.

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Animation fans are also spoiled for choice. DreamWorks returns with The Bad Guys 2, where our favourite gang of misfit animals find themselves face-to-face with a fierce all-girl crime crew.

And over at Paramount, the Smurfs get a stylish reboot – with Rihanna lending her voice to one of the blue bunch.

Offers

Cinemas have launched offers for families wanting to save cash this summer, with Cineworld offering £5 tickets for a range of releases.

You can catch the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, Pixar’s cosmic adventure Elio, and the heartwarming Lilo & Stitch remake.

Even better, the Be More Childish campaign means adults pay the same price as kids, making it possible for a family of four to enjoy a film for just £20.

ODEON are also offering cheaper deals on Mondays, with all tickets costing just £4.50 when booked via the ODEON app.

Vue are also offering tickets for as little as £2.49 when booked online, with Sky Cinema customers able to bag two free tickets every month.

Cineworld is also bringing back a selection of family favourites – and tickets are just £1 per person.

Throughout August, participating cinemas will show: Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Moana 2, Paddington in Peru and A Minecraft Movie.

Some locations will also screen Flow, Transformers One, Snow White (live action), and Dog Man.