NE1’s Screen on the Green Unveils Full Movie Schedule and Celebrates With a Sparkling New Sponsor, Fentimans
With less than one week to go before its eagerly awaited return, on 30th June, NE1 is delighted to announce that this year, Screen on the Green is teaming up with the iconic North East brand, Fentimans, to celebrate a summer of open-air cinema in Newcastle, while marking the brand’s 120th anniversary.
Screen on the Green is a major highlight of NE1’s Summer in the City events calendar. This year it starts with live sporting action from Wimbledon, followed by the Tour de France, before handing over to the main event, over 100 free movies during the six weeks summer holidays.
Now in partnership with Fentimans, NE1’s Screen on the Green promises an even more memorable experience for movie lovers, with the brand planning several promotional activities during the summer programme. Keep an eye out on social media and on NE1’s Summer in the City website for updates on when these pop-ups will take place.
Free open-air movies will be screened each day at 12 and 3pm, perfect for kids, families and cinema lovers of all ages. Over 100 movies will light up the big screen during the six-week movie schedule.
Among the must-see films are three of this year’s record-breaking box office hits: Paddington in Peru, Moana 2 and Minecraft: The Movie, with a whole season of other cinematic favourites for everyone to enjoy.
Tuesday mornings will be reserved for Toddler Takeovers featuring one of Julia Donaldson’s beloved stories each week. This will include favourites like The Gruffalo and Tiddler, all short films, perfect for younger audiences.
Tyneside Cinema takes the reins on Wednesday evenings with some of their signature choices. Among the movies on their watch list are Princess Bride, Barbie, and the multi-award-winning Italian classic, Cinema Paradiso, a beautiful tribute to the magic of cinema.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Fall Guy, and Twisters are among the line up for Blockbuster Thursdays at 6pm, perfect for the post-work crowd.
Another not-to-be-missed film in this summer’s line-up is Wicked, which will be even more memorable at Screen on the Green, as NE1 has lined up a sing-along version to encourage audience participation.
To coincide with Newcastle’s Mela in the City celebrations on 23rd August, Screen on the Green will be showing a selection of vibrant Bollywood films. On 25th August, Shrek lovers will be able to enjoy a Marathon Movie Day with all four films in the Shrek archives screened back-to-back from 10am until 5:30pm.
To wrap up the season, Screen on the Green will be in full party mode for the closing weekend on 30th and 31st August. Crafts, character costume appearances and face painting will mark the end of another fabulous summer. The final films chosen by competition winners will be Ratatouille, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Tangled and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, which will add to the weekend’s fun and will provide a wonderful finale to another sensational summer of Screen on the Green.
Rachel Fenwick, Head of Marketing and Events at NE1 Ltd, said: "Screen on the Green is a much-loved summertime staple and a firm favourite with the team at NE1, and with the people of Newcastle, as 95,000 visitors we welcomed last year will testify! What’s not to love, free films and a wonderful open-air cinema experience in the heart of Newcastle. For anyone who hasn’t experienced Screen on the Green, we urge you to come down to enjoy the fun, and for fans, we’ve got even more lined up this year for you to enjoy. This summer, we’re incredibly proud to partner with Fentimans to make this year’s Screen on the Green even more special.
“We’ve worked hard to curate a stellar line-up of films for 2025, including family favourites, cult classics, and blockbuster hits, with screenings throughout July and August, making it the perfect summer activity for all ages. As we celebrate Fentimans’ 120th anniversary and another fantastic summer of film, we’ve got the NE1 deck chairs at the ready to welcome you.”
Jayne Andrews, Marketing Director, Fentimans, said: “This year, we are celebrating 120 years of Fentimans Botanically Brewing premium soft drinks. As a North-East brand, based in Hexham, our local heritage is very important to us, and partnering with NE1, Screen on the Green, gives us the perfect opportunity to celebrate our history in partnership with another iconic brand and help enhance the outdoor movie experience. We are planning several promotional activities during the summer screenings, which will add an extra sparkle to the visitor experience, as people enjoy the outdoor movie magic.”
NE1’s Screen on the Green is a highlight of NE1’s Summer in the City programme, adding to the vibrant atmosphere in Old Eldon Square. It sits alongside other family-friendly attractions, including the miniature play village, Tiny Toon, and a new combined play and seating installation. Together, these activities will help create a fun and memorable summer for all ages in the heart of the city.
The full movie schedule is listed on the www.getintonewcastle.co.uk website.
