Summer is a great time to watch movies with the family. For those families affected by Autism or any other special needs, there are options in the summer for your family to also enjoy a movie outing. Many locations across the Tampa Bay area are offering sensory friendly movie screenings throughout the summer.
Check out the list below and come back often for updates.
1. Studio Movie Grill
The sensory friendly screenings are free for children with special needs and their siblings. Adult tickets are available at before-noon price. There are no advance ticket sales. Parental guidance is always suggested. Special Needs Screenings are shown at 11:00am.
SMG Tampa
University Mall
12332 University Mall Ct
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 241-3800
SMG Seminole
Seminole City Center
7718 113th St N
Seminole, FL 33772
(727) 894-2200
Upcoming Movie Schedule:
| MAY 25: POKEMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU | JUN 15: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 |
| JUN 1: ALADDIN | JUN 22: MEN IN BLACK INTERNATIONAL |
| JUN 8: GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS | JUN 29: TOY STORY 4 |
We will update this list as new movies are available. Please check out SMG’s website for more information and confirmation as movie dates and times may change without notice.
2. AMC
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer Sensory Friendly Films, available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.
Tampa / St. Petersburg AMC Locations
3. Cobb Theatres
Sensory Friendly showings at Cobb theatres provide families with varying abilities to watch a family-friendly movie together in an accepting environment. The auditoriums have brighter lights and the sound level is turned down. The audience can dance, sing and enjoy the show.
All shows begin at 10 a.m.Films, dates, and programs are subject to change. Tickets are available in person only on the Wednesday prior to each showing.
Participating Cobb Theatre Locations
- Tyrone Luxury Theatres – St. Petersburg, FL
- Lakeside & IMAX Theatres – Lakeland, FL
Upcoming Movie Schedule:
Saturday, May 25: Aladdin
Saturday, June 22: Toy Story 4
We will update this list as new movies are available. Please check out Cobb Theatres website for more information.
4. Beacon Brooksville Cinema
GTC Beacon – Brooksville in the past have added Sensory Friendly Movie Screening to ALL of their Summer Kid Show Series viewings. Please call to see if they will provide that opportunity for 2019.
See the full schedule on Beacon Brooksville Cinema website. Enjoy $1.50 movies, $1.50 drinks and $1.50 popcorn.
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