The Kenai Cinema on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

The Kenai Cinema on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Cinema announces discounted summer movie program

On Wednesdays and Thursdays, an animated children’s film and a “Harry Potter” film will be played at 10 a.m.

The Kenai Cinema will host an eight-week Family Summer Movie Series starting Wednesday, June 21. For eight weeks, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, an animated children’s film and a “Harry Potter” film will be played at 10 a.m. with $2 admission.

According to a release from Coming Attractions Theatres, the company that owns the Kenai Cinema, the discounted admission will be offered to all attendees limited only by auditorium capacity. A discounted combo will also be available at the concessions stand.

Each of the eight “Harry Potter” films will be shown through the series, one each week. The animated films are distributed by Universal, Paramount and WarnerMedia, including “Minions,” “Sonic the Hedgehog,” “Trolls” and “The Lego Movie.”

To check showtimes or purchase tickets, visit catheaters.com.

Coming Attractions Theatres Family Summer Movie Series

June 21 and 22 — “Minions: The Rise of Gru” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”

June 28 and 29 — “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”

July 5 and 6 — “Trolls” and “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”

July 12 and 13 — “The Lego Movie” and “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”

July 19 and 20 — “Sing” and “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”

July 26 and 27 — “PAW Patrol the Movie” and “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”

Aug. 2 and 3 — “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1”

Aug. 9 and 10 — “The Lego Batman Movie” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2”

More in Life

File
Minister’s Message: God’s gift to us

Another Christmas in the bag. Another round of wrapped boxes deconstructed. Another… Continue reading

This yellow split pea curry is mild and rich with coconut milk and spices and makes a complete meal when paired with steamed rice. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion
Food to fuel growing minds

This yellow split pea curry, paired with steamed rice, is a complete meal and the perfect fuel for any kind of marathon.

Prof. C.C. Georgeson, circa 1910s, inspects an apple tree on one of his Alaska agricultural experiment stations. (Image from the Rasmuson Library historical archives at the University of Alaska Fairbanks)
The experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part 5

AUTHOR’S NOTE: A presidential executive order in January 1899 had set aside… Continue reading

Community members enjoy skating at Kevin Bell Arena during the Christmas Eve community free skate on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
Out of the Office: A metaphor on ice

I went ice skating for the first time in years last week,… Continue reading

File
Minister’s Message: Love born to endure

I spend time with people in the final chapters of their lives.… Continue reading

In his 1903 report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Prof. Charles Christian Georgeson included this photograph of efforts to break recently cleared ground at Kenai’s agricultural experiment station. The man behind the bull was either station superintendent Hans P. Nielsen or his assistant Pontus H. Ross.
The experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part 4

AUTHOR’S NOTE: A presidential executive order in January 1899 had set aside… Continue reading

This recipe makes a boatload of soft and delicious cookies, perfect for sharing at Christmastime. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion
Christmas cookies for a shared tradition

These cookies are so soft and delicious, it’s no wonder they’re part of a family Christmas tradition.

Daniel Craig (right), returning as Benoit Blanc, and Josh O'Connor are seen in this still from "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," released on Netflix on Dec. 12, 2025. (Promotional photo courtesy Netflix)
On the Screen: ‘Knives Out 3’ truly a film for our times

I often feel the need to watch a film twice. The first… Continue reading

Orange zest and extract bring this literary-inspired treat to life. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion
Whimsy and magic

This literary-inspired treat is perfect for Christmastime festivities.

File
Minister’s Message: Traditions should be things that support us

Regardless of how you find yourself this season, know that you’re not alone.

Photo from the Alaska State Library historical collection
In Kenai, circa 1903, this trio was photographed on a well-used trail. Pictured are George S. Mearns, future Kenai postmaster; Kate R. Gompertz, Kenai resident; Hans P. Nielsen, superintendent of Kenai’s agricultural experiment station.
The experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part 3

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Presidential Executive Order #148, in January 1899, had set aside… Continue reading

Snow-covered trees and peaks are pictured from a frozen pond near the Herbert Glacier trail in Juneau<ins>, Alaska,</ins> on Thursday, Dec. 11<ins>, 2025</ins>. (Chloe Anderson/Peninsula Clarion)
Out of the Office: Breaking the winter cycle

There’s a learning curve to every new season and every new sport.