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Movies in the Square: A Bug's Life and To Catch a Thief

Movies in the Square: A Bug's Life and To Catch a Thief

When

Tuesday, Sep 1

Where

Domino Square

Details

For six Tuesdays from July to September, Domino Square transforms into an outdoor cinema playing double billings at 4 pm and 7 pm. Framed by the unparalleled backdrop of the Manhattan skyline, join us at 4 pm for family-friendly showings with art activities led by A Rosie Day and at 7 pm for main features with drinks from Other Half and snacks from Frita Batido's.

Time

4pm - 9pm

Event Details

"Just as things grow fast in movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer" (F. Scott Fitzgerald). After a brutal New York winter, the 2026 Movies in the Square lineup features movies that celebrate the joy of a summer spent outside. With iconic scenes that take place on the hot streets of NYC, classics that transport viewers to Greece and Italy, and an opening movie with a nod to the World Cup, this year’s movies invite us to get outside and enjoy the summer!

THE LINEUP

4PM: A Bug's Life (1998)

"You let one ant stand up to us, then they all might stand up."

G, 1h35m

An inventive ant recruits a band of unlikely insect heroes to help his colony stand up to a gang of greedy grasshoppers.

During the screening, A Rosie Day will guide participants in an art activity related to the movie on screen! Suitable for all ages.

7 PM: To Catch a Thief (1955)

"Women. I don't know. They think of everything."

PG, 1 h46m

On the glamorous French Riviera, a former cat burglar races to uncover the real thief behind a string of daring jewel robberies.

+ 6 PM DJ set by DJ Honey Cafe

VENDORS

Drinks from Other Half

Snacks from Frita Batido's & Stretch Pizza

PARTNERS

A ROSIE DAY

A Rosie Day’s innovative program is designed for parents/guardians and children aged 12 months and above. Classes are crafted to incorporate art, sensory play, technology, and engineering into early math and science exploration, following the Reggio Emilia approach.

Photo Credit: Radhika Chalasani

Event FAQ

For the 4 PM family screening, you're welcome to join us at 3:30 PM. For the 7 PM main feature, please join us at 6 PM to grab snacks and listen to DJ sets.

The 4pm kids film begins promptly at 4pm, and the 7pm adults start right at 7pm. We film movies on a state-of-the-art LED screen, so no need to wait until nightfall.

Yes, we love dogs!

You're welcome to bring your own food in! We also have amazing vendors onsite: food from Frita Batidos and Stretch Pizza.

We have tables and chairs, stadium seating, and turf rounds that you're welcome to utilize. We ask that any additional seating is low to be respectful of other guests. You're welcome to bring umbrellas, but please don't bring tents as they obstruct the view for other guests.

RSVP's are welcomed but not required.

Our Movies in the Square screenings are rain or shine. However, in severe weather, we will announce day of on the @dominopark instagram account and on this website of any cancellations.

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