“Snow White and the Huntsman”

Opens June 1

A fairy tale returns to the big screen in epic proportions. “Snow White and the Huntsman” takes the classic tale up a notch. The jealous queen (Charlize Theron) sets out to destroy one fairer than she (Kristen Stewart) by sending her huntsman. Their fate is changed when the two fall in love and have to fight the queen.

“Prometheus”

Opens June 8

Director Ridley Scott, creator of the sci-fi horror classic “Aliens,” is coming out with a prequel to the series. It’s being hyped as one of the summer’s biggest hits and stars Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron and Patrick Wilson. A group of scientists travel to the edges of the earth to save the future of mankind.

“The Amazing Spider-Man”

Opens July 6

“The Dark Knight Rises” 

Opens July 20

Peter Parker is a teenaged boy who gets bit by a spider one day and gains strange supernatural powers. Parker is played by Andrew Garfield from “The Social Network”; Emma Stone from “The Help” plays Gwen Stacy, Peter’s love interest.

The final piece of Chris Nolan’s epic Batman trilogy finally arrives this summer. “The Dark Knight Rises” picks up eight years after “The Dark Knight” ends. Now Batman (Christian Bale) must defend Gotham from the brutal Bane (Tom Hardy), a challenge with his ruined reputation from the crimes of Two-Face.

“The Bourne Legacy “

Opens August 3

This continuation of the Bourne Trilogy stars Jeremy Renner (“Mission Impossible”) as CIA operative Aaron Cross. He comes from the same secret world as Jason Bourne, who isn’t in this film, and “The Bourne Legacy” tells a story like Bourne’s: an agent put in by the government for Operation Treadstone.

“The Odd Life of Timothy Green”

Opens August 15

Timothy Green’s parents don’t know where he came from. After being told that the couple could not have children, Cindy (Jennifer Garner) and Jim Green (Joel Edgerton) write down everything they wished for their child to have. They buried the papers, and the next thing they know, Timothy mystically appears

–Marissa Mulligan and Nick Boose, reporter

A DATE AT THE DRIVE-IN

Geneva Park District

Locations vary; call (630) 232-4542 for information.

Here’s a chance to see a free movie in the park. “Cars 2” shows at Moore Park on June 14; “Field of Dreams” at Mill Creek Community Park on July 12; and “Puss in Boots” at Sunset Park on Aug. 9.

Cascade Outdoor Theatre 

1100 E. North Ave., West Chicago

Watch a double feature for $14 per carload on Sundays. On Friday or Saturday nights, admission prices are $9 for adults, $5 for children (5 through 11) and children under 5 and pets are free.

Cantigny Park

1S151 Winfield Rd.,  Wheaton

Visit most any Thursday for a movie in the park, starting June 21 with “Toy Story 3.” Other features include “How to Eat Fried Worms” and “Kung Fu Panda.” Entrance is just $2 per car.

Route 34 Drive-in 

4468 East 12th Rd., Earlville

See a double feature any Friday, Saturday or Sunday night. Adults 13 years or older pay $8, seniors 62 years or older pay $7 and children 5-12 years pay $6.

Midway Drive-in & Diner 

91 Palmyra Rd., Sterling

Catch a double feature on a Friday or Saturday or see a triple feature any Sunday night. Admission prices are $7.50 for adults 12 years and older and $4 for children; children under 3 are free.

–Marissa Mulligan and Nick Boose, reporters