Penn Treaty Pictures Returns to Penn Treaty Park With Free Outdoor Screenings of Cult Classics All Summer Long
Penn Treaty Pictures Returns to Penn Treaty Park With Free Outdoor Screenings of Cult Classics All Summer Long
Outdoor movie season is returning to the Delaware River waterfront as Reel Nomadic brings back Penn Treaty Pictures, a free community-driven outdoor cinema series taking place at Penn Treaty Park.
Running from May through September, the seasonal series will feature a carefully curated lineup of cult classics, international cinema, thrillers, samurai films, action favorites, and repertory screenings — all shown outdoors under the stars along the waterfront.
The 2026 season kicks off Saturday, May 9 with a screening of M, the influential thriller directed by Fritz Lang and starring Peter Lorre.
Each event is free and open to the public, with guests encouraged to arrive around 7 p.m. for DJs, local vendors, community programming, and collaborations with Philadelphia microcinemas before the films begin at sundown.
This season, Reel Nomadic is partnering with organizations including:
- Secret Handshake Cinema
- VHS Club
- Sights & Sounds
Following opening night, the series continues with a standout lineup of screenings throughout the summer:
2026 Penn Treaty Pictures Schedule
- May 9 — M
- May 16 — A Face in the Crowd
- June 6 — Dial M for Murder & The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
- June 20 — Sword of Doom & Shogun Assassin
- June 27 — Excalibur
- July 11 — Desert Hearts & The Green Ray
- July 25 — Point Break
- August 7 — Wild Style
- August 8 — The Lovers on the Bridge
- August 22 — The Swimmer
- August 29 — Midnight Run & Rolling Thunder
- September 5 — Rockers
- September 12 — 12 Monkeys
- September 26 — The Warriors
Organizers say the mission of Penn Treaty Pictures is to create a consistent, welcoming cultural gathering space through cinema while bringing neighbors and film lovers together in a shared public experience.
Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and warm layers for evening waterfront screenings. Admission to all events is complimentary.
