Movies on the Mountain brings Space Jam to Vulcan Park

Birmingham’s mountain-top movie night is leaning all the way into summer nostalgia with Space Jam on the lawn at Vulcan Park & Museum. The screening is part of Movies on the Mountain, a three-part 2026 outdoor film series hosted by the Vulcan Park & Museum Junior Board, and it pairs a familiar studio title with one of the city’s most recognizable backdrops.

The June screening is set for Saturday, June 13, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with showtime at 8 p.m. Vulcan describes the event as family-friendly and staged against the Magic City skyline, the kind of setting that turns a simple movie night into a Birmingham ritual. The series returns after what the park called a crowd-pleasing debut last year, and Space Jam joins Madagascar and Hotel Transylvania in the 2026 lineup.

The draw is more than the movie itself. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs, settle in under the stars and take in the view from Red Mountain. Parking is free but limited, so the park is steering attendees toward carpooling or rideshare if possible. The June screening is also presented by Empress Stationery, adding a local sponsor to a night built around public space and shared attendance.

Tickets are set at $10 for adults, children and seniors, with member adult tickets at $8. Children under 5 are admitted free. The event page also notes that our beloved mascot, V, will be there for photos and meet-and-greets, keeping the evening firmly in the lane of a community gathering instead of a standard cinema outing.

The concession setup matches that tone. Earlier Movies on the Mountain events featured free popcorn and cookies while supplies lasted, plus cotton candy, other snacks for sale, and a cash bar for adults. WVTM 13 previously reported that local-vendor food was also available on-site, and Junior Board chair Cailen Raines said the goal was to bring the community together for an unforgettable movie experience. With Space Jam, Vulcan Park is doing exactly that, turning a studio throwback into a summer night that feels made for Birmingham.