COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus City Council and Gateway Film Center will provide two days of free movie showings to help residents escape the heat. 

“Extreme weather events are becoming more common; from this week’s potentially record-breaking heat to the tornados and severe storms we have been experiencing," said Councilmember Christopher Wyche in a press release. “That’s why council is working with city departments and community partners to support our residents through multiple channels during this heat wave.”

The movies will be shown Wednesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gateway Film Center.

Movie-goers will be able to choose from the following films:

  • Tuesday (2024)
  • The Bad Guys (2022)
  • Jurassic Park (1993) 4K Restoration
  • Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
  • Matilda (1996)
  • The Fall Guy (2024)
  • Shrek (2001)
  • The Grab (2024) - Wednesday Only
  • Resistance: They Fought Back (2024) - Wednesday Only