Movies on The Potomac Return to National Harbor May 2

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Movies on The Potomac Return to National Harbor May 2
Featuring date night movies on Thursdays and family night movies on Sundays through September 29

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., April 24, 2024—National Harbor brings back its popular free Movies on the Potomac series from May 2 through September 29. Every Thursday (“date night”) at 7 p.m. and Sunday (“family night”) at 6 p.m. guests are invited to gather in front of the Plaza Screen on the waterfront (150 National Plaza, National Harbor) to watch recent blockbuster releases and classic films. Movie goers are encouraged to dine in one of 30+ restaurants before the movie or order take-out from one of the many restaurants.

Thursday night (date night) movies kick off with “What About Bob” on May 2 followed by “Titanic” on May 9 (while the popular Titanic Exhibit continues at National Harbor through May 12.) Other date night (Thursday night) movies include “Champions,” “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” “Mean Girls,” “The Fabelmans,” “Gran Turismo,” “American-ish,” “A League of their Own,” Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret,” “Arthur the King,” “Elvis,” “The Boys in the Boat,” “Race,” “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” “Love and Basketball,” “The Peanut Butter Falcon,” “Now You See Me,” “Top Gun,” “Top Gun Maverick” and “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3.”

The Sunday (family night) lineup includes “Moana,” “Wish,” “Lilo & Stitch,” “Akeelah and the Bee,” “Bee Movie,” “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” “Elemental,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Trolls Band Together,” “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie,” “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” “Wonka,” “The Rookie,” “Soul Surfer,” “I am Bolt,” “Migration,” “Finding Nemo,” “The Parent Trap” (1998,) “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” “Dora and the Lost City of Gold,” “A Million Miles Away” and “Inside Out 2.”

“We are so excited about our movie lineup this year,” said Jackie Saunders, AVP of marketing at National Harbor. “We have some really big blockbusters along with popular classics. Movies on the Potomac has become the perfect destination for families on Sundays and date night or friend gatherings on Thursdays. We recommend attendees bring a blanket and carry out food from one of our many restaurants.”

The event is held outdoors on the big, waterfront screen at National Harbor. Movie times and dates may be changed or cancelled due to weather. National Harbor will announce any updates via Facebook or Instagram. For additional information, please visit www.nationalharbor.com/movies-on-the-potomac/.

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About National Harbor

Situated on the banks of the historic Potomac River and just minutes from the nation’s capital, National Harbor is a waterfront resort destination unlike any other. National Harbor is home to two of Maryland’s Four Diamond rated hotels—Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, the East Coast’s largest non-gaming hotel and convention center and has almost 2,000 hotel rooms and 660,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and MGM National Harbor, an integrated luxury casino resort with renowned chef-driven restaurants, a 3,000-seat state-of-the art theater and one of the largest gaming floors outside of Las Vegas. The vibrant Waterfront District features boutique shops, restaurants and entertainment options along picturesque promenades. The iconic Capital Wheel, a 180-ft observation wheel, Tanger National Harbor with 85 designer brands, and a robust calendar of events round out this destination that welcomes more than 15.2 million visitors a year. For more information, visit www.NationalHarbor.com.