Ready to take family movie night to the next level? An outdoor movie projector allows you to watch films under the stars in your own backyard. We all spend so much time outside during the summer, so why not hang out at night, too? There are so many ways to create a really awesome backyard movie night, and the first most important (and obvious) step is buying a movie projector.

Summer is such a great opportunity to make memories with your kids, and outdoor movie nights are right there at the top of unique and fun activities you can do together as a family. So, gather your blankets, comfy pillows and chairs, pop the popcorn and pick the perfect movie (no pressure!)—there’s memories to be made in your very own back yard.

Here are the best movie projectors for a movie experience unlike any other. Add the best outdoor projectors to your cart and get going on those summer memories.

6 of our favorite movie projectors

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GooDee

2023 Dolby Native 1080p Video Projector

$169.99

This movie projector makes it easy to connect any kind of device since it features USB, HDMI, VGA and AV ports. Watch high quality video straight from your TV Box, Fire Stick TV, Chromecast, PC, laptop, tablet, PS3 and so much more. It supports full HD resolution and it features a giant view of up to 230 inches.

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VANKYO

Leisure 3 1080P Supported Mini Projector

$65.59

This mini projector can easily connect to a variety of devices including your smartphone, laptop, Fire TV Stick, PS4 and X-Box ONE. Access your streaming services and get set up for your family movie night in no time at all. It’s compact, lightweight and it features vivid color quality.

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Anker

Nebula Capsule, Smart Wi-Fi Mini Projector

$229.99

The highly rated Anker mini projector has remarkable clarity and contrast, as it’s comprised of technology that makes it perfect for nighttime movie nights. With projection up to 100 inches, this projector includes a 360° speaker, and can run streaming and media apps flawlessly. A single charge nets you 4 hours of playtime.

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AuKing

2023 9500 lumens Multimedia Home Theater Video Projector

$89.99

This highly-rated projector features high resolution and noise reduction technology so you won’t hear the fan over the sound of your movie. The screen projection size is from 30- 200 inches. It’s compatible with multiple devices. Up to 5 hours of battery life in a single use.

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ELEPHAS

8000L Mini Projector

$89.99

One of the best perks about this mini projector is that it comes with a tripod and a bag to carry it all in. Easily connects to Android, iPhones and other devices. It features HD quality and built-in speakers but it also has extra ports to add a speaker.

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FANGOR

1080P HD Projector

$99.98 $169.98

The Fangor projector comes highly rated and it’s easy to see why. While other projectors need a cable to connect to smartphones, this projector does not. The bluetooth feature makes it easy to connect to speakers and other media devices without a bunch of cables everywhere!

A version of this post was published June 17, 2021. It has been updated.