The Colonial Theatre will again be part of Pluto TV’s Summer of Cinema campaign. This Free Movie Weekend initiative partners with independent theaters across the country to offer complimentary movie tickets on select weekends. It’s a cornerstone of Pluto’s Business Karma initiative, launched in 2021 to support local businesses and bring communities back to the movies post-pandemic. Now in its fifth season, the program has hosted 50 free weekends in 30 states.
This year’s campaign includes a partnership with Oscar®-winning director Sean Baker (Anora), who is helping amplify the mission. As a passionate advocate for independent theaters, Baker recorded a welcome message for audiences.
“Free Movie Weekend is a meaningful initiative that shares a cause close to my heart. Local cinemas are cultural touchstones, they are gathering places where communities come together to experience stories as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen,” said Anora filmmaker Sean Baker. “I’m honored to partner with Pluto TV to help spotlight the independent theaters that play such a vital role in sustaining the art of cinema.”
Below you will find the films that are available for FREE on July 5th and 6th. The Colonial will add a new feature in the days to come. Additional details to follow.
HOOK
When his young children are abducted by his old nemesis, Capt. Hook (Dustin Hoffman), middle-aged lawyer Peter Banning (Robin Williams) returns to his magical origins as Peter Pan. Peter must revisit a foggy past in which he abandoned Neverland for family life, leaving Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts) and the Lost Boys to fend for themselves. Given their bitterness toward Peter for growing up — and their allegiance to their new leader, Rufio — the old gang may not be happy to see him.
Free tickets from July 5th to July 6th!
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LABRYNTH
Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), a teenager with an active imagination, summons the Goblins to take her baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into a fantastical world to rescue him from the Goblin King (David Bowie). Guarding his castle is the labyrinth itself, a twisted maze of deception, populated with outrageous characters and unknown dangers. To get through it in time to save Toby, Sarah befriends the Goblins, in hopes that their loyalty isn’t just another illusion in a place where nothing is as it seems.
Free tickets from July 5th to July 6th!
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JUMANJI
A magical board game unleashes a world of adventure on siblings Peter (Bradley Pierce) and Judy Shepherd (Kirsten Dunst). While exploring an old mansion, the youngsters find a curious, jungle-themed game called Jumanji in the attic. When they start playing, they free Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), who’s been stuck in the game’s inner world for decades. If they win Jumanji, the kids can free Alan for good — but that means braving giant bugs, ill-mannered monkeys and even stampeding rhinos!
Free tickets from July 5th to July 6th!
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