Watch movies under the stars at Orlando’s Leu Gardens. The schedule for the rest of 2018 kicks off with “Black Panther” on Aug. 3 and includes seasonal favorites such as “Poltergeist” on Oct. 5 and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” on Dec. 7.
Gates at 6 p.m. and movie start times vary. Admission is $6 adult, $3 child (4-17 years of age). Gardens close at the end of the film.
Moviegoers can bring a picnic basket and seating; food is available for purchase. Alcohol is permitted.
Aug 3: ‘Black Panther’ at 8:30 p.m.
A prince wants to protect his African home of Wakanda. Chadwick Boseman portrays the ultra-cool T’Challa/Black Panther and Michael B. Jordan is the very villainous Erik Killmonger. The 2018 movie is rated PG-13 (for prolonged sequences of action violence, and a brief rude gesture) and runs 2:14. Read a review here.
Sept. 7: ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ at 8 p.m.
Director Steven Spielberg introduces hero Indiana Jones in this 1981 action-adventure. Indy (Harrison Ford) is hired to find the powerful Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can get their hands on it. Warning: There are snakes, lots of snakes. “Raiders” is rated PG (parental guidance suggested) and runs 1:55.
Oct. 5: ‘Poltergeist’ at 7:30 p.m.
If you’re looking for a movie with friendly ghosts like Casper, keep on walking. The spirits haunt a young family with three children in this 1982 horror film with a PG (parental guidance suggested) rating. It runs 1:54.
Nov. 2: ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ at 7:30 p.m.
Superheroes including Iron Man, Thor and Captain America come together to fight the evil Thanos. The 2018 movie is rated PG-13 (for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, language and some crude reference) and runs 2:40. Read a review here.
Dec. 7: ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ at 7:30 p.m.
The Griswolds plan a big family Christmas in this 1989 comedy. What could possibly go wrong? “Vacation” is rated PG-13 (parents strongly cautioned) and runs 1:37.
Movies are subject to change.
Leu Gardens is at 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. Details: 407-246-2620, leugardens.org