Guardians of the Galaxy at Downtown Cary Park
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Shannon
August 01, 2025
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The people have spoken—and Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13) is the grand finale of January’s Summer Blockbuster Battle, curated by The Cary Theater. Join a ragtag crew of space outlaws as they save the galaxy (with sass and an excellent soundtrack) on Friday, August 8.
Preshow fun starts at 6 PM with all-ages activities, food trucks, and plenty of room on the Great Lawn. Movie begins at sunset—bring chairs, blankets, and maybe a Groot plush if you’ve got one.
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