Full films list for outdoor cinemas in Watford area 2025

Outdoor cinemas in Watford <i>(Image: Watford Borough Council/The Grove)</i>
Outdoor cinemas in Watford (Image: Watford Borough Council/The Grove)
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See what is on at the range of outdoor cinemas to enjoy in the sun across the Watford area this summer.

The Big Screen is back in Watford town centre from this week, but it is not the only option for those planning to enjoy a movie and a picnic.

Anyone looking for a particular film that stands out to them can browse the list of coming attractions below.

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Big Screen in The Parade

The Big Screen (Image: Watford Borough Council)

  • Wednesday August 6, 1pm – The Wild Robot
  • Wednesday August 6, 4pm – Leo
  • Wednesday August 6, 7pm – Devdas
  • Thursday August 7, 1pm – Kung Fu Panda 4
  • Thursday August 7, 4pm – Paddington in Peru
  • Thursday August 7, 7pm – The Greatest Showman
  • Friday August 8, 1pm – Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
  • Friday August 8, 4pm – Inside Out 2
  • Friday August 8, 7pm – A Complete Unknown
  • Saturday August 9, 1pm – Despicable Me 4
  • Saturday August 9, 4pm – Moana 2
  • Saturday August 9, 7pm – Wicked
  • Sunday August 10, 1pm – Ratatouille
  • Sunday August 10, 4pm – A Minecraft Movie
  • Sunday August 10, 7pm – Grease

Watford Big Screen in Knutsford Playing Fields, Radlett Road, Watford

The Big Screen in Knutsford Playing FieldsThe Big Screen in Knutsford Playing Fields

  • Monday August 11, 4pm – Pete’s Dragon
  • Monday August 11, 7pm – Caddyshack
  • Tuesday August 12, 4pm – IF
  • Tuesday August 12, 7pm – Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
  • Wednesday August 13, 4pm – The Wild Robot
  • Wednesday August 13, 7pm – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
  • Thursday August 14, 1pm – A Minecraft Movie
  • Thursday August 14, 4pm – Piece by Piece
  • Thursday August 14, 7pm – The Fall Guy
  • Friday August 15, 1pm – The Super Mario Bros. Movie
  • Friday August 15, 4pm – Encanto
  • Friday August 15, 7pm – Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
  • Saturday August 16, 1pm – Epic Tails
  • Saturday August 16, 4pm – Snow White
  • Saturday August 16, 7pm – Rocket Man
  • Sunday August 17, 1pm – Thelma the Unicorn
  • Sunday August 17, 4pm – Wicked
  • Sunday August 17, 7pm – A Star is Born

Everyman at The Grove, The Grove Hotel (paid event and all times 8pm unless stated otherwise)

(Image: The Grove)

  • Wednesday, August 6 - Poetic Justice
  • Thursday, August 7 - When Harry Met Sally
  • Friday, August 8 - Gladiator and Sing 2 (4.30pm)
  • Saturday, August 9 - Despicable Me 4 (4.30pm) and Mamma Mia!
  • Sunday, August 10 - Elemental (4.30pm) and Pretty Woman
  • Wednesday, August 13 - A Star is Born, with live music
  • Thursday, August 14 - Wicked, with live music
  • Friday, August 15 - The Wild Robot (4.30pm) and My Best Friend's Wedding
  • Saturday, August 16 - Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy and The Chronicles of Narnia (4.30pm)
  • Sunday, August 17 - Moana 2 (4.30pm) and The Greatest Showman
  • Wednesday, August 20 - The Parent Trap
  • Thursday, August 21 - Pitch Perfect
  • Friday, August 22 - Roald Dahl's Matilda (4.30pm) and Dirty Dancing
  • Saturday, August 23 - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (4.30pm) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
  • Sunday, August 24- Mufasa: The Lion King (4.30pm) and Wonka
  • Monday, August 25 - Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (4.30pm) and Wicked
  • Wednesday, August 27 - We Live In Time
  • Thursday, August 28 - Romeo and Juliet
  • Friday, August 29 - A Minecraft Movie (4.30pm) and Top Gun: Maverick
  • Saturday, August 30: Moonlight and Inside Out 2 (4.30pm)
  • Sunday, August 31: Dog Man (4.30pm) and Clueless
  • Wednesday, September 3 - Conclave
  • Thursday, September 4 - The Greatest Showman
  • Friday, September 5 - Mufasa: The Lion King (4.30pm) and Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
  • Saturday, September 6 - Paddington in Peru (4.30pm) and F1
  • Sunday, September 7 - Grease and Lady and The Tramp (September 7)

Verulam Golf Club, London Road, St Albans

  • Saturday, September 13, 9.30pm – Top Gun Maverick

Headstone Manor & Museum, Pinner View, Harrow

  • Sunday, August 10, 2pm – Toy Story
  • Sunday, August 10, 6pm – Mamma Mia!

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