1 theater · 3 screens
Cinema advertising on 3 screens in Anacortes, WA.
The Mandalorian & Grogu
May 22
Toy Story 5
Jun 19
Moana (Live Action)
Jul 10
The Odyssey
Jul 17
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Jul 31
Coyote vs. Acme
Aug 28
The Cat in the Hat
Nov 6
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Nov 20
Avengers: Doomsday
Dec 18
Dune Part Three
Dec 18
Jumanji 3
Dec 25
Poster art courtesy of IMDb · © respective studios · used for editorial reference.
Anacortes, WA gives advertisers something rare: a concentrated, high-value local audience with one theater and three screens. The city's 17,837 residents skew older and affluent, with a median age of 49.5, a median household income of $89,788, and nearly 46% holding a bachelor's degree or higher. That profile means real purchasing power, sitting in a dark room, with nothing competing for their attention.
Anacortes Cinemas generates an estimated 7,200 monthly moviegoer impressions, which makes campaigns efficient to buy and easy to measure. The market falls under a Tier 2 pricing structure as part of the broader Seattle-Tacoma area, with 4-week campaigns starting at $385. Cinema advertising here reaches cord-cutters and families who consistently outpace streaming audiences in attention and documented sales lift. For local and regional brands that want to own a market rather than share it, Anacortes is worth a serious look.
Real ranges for a 4-week :30 campaign. Final pricing depends on theaters selected, seasonality, and the 2026 film slate.
| Buy type | 4-week cost | CPM range | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single theater | $390 – $770 | Tier 2 market rates | up to 7,200 imps/theater |
Add-ons (Streaming Extension, Lobby Network, Digital Retargeting) priced separately. Not available for alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, or political advertising.
Choose what fits your campaign — on-screen, in-lobby, and digital extensions.
Your brand opens the show
Plays early in the pre-show sequence, before trailers begin. Best for awareness and reach.
Peak attention, before the trailers
Plays in the mid-pre-show pod when theater attention peaks. Our most-requested slot.
The last ad before the feature
The premium position — the final commercial before the feature begins. Highest recall, unskippable.
Digital signage throughout the theater
Full-motion placements on lobby plasma displays. Extends brand presence beyond the auditorium.
Retarget moviegoers on CTV and OTT
After cinema exposure, retarget the same moviegoer audience across premium streaming services using verified attendance data.
Banner & mobile reach for your moviegoers
Display and mobile ad retargeting to the verified moviegoer audience. Geo, demo, and behavior layers.
A 4-week campaign at Anacortes Cinemas costs between $385 and $770, depending on screen count and ad placement. With one theater and three screens in the market, that budget covers the entire city. CPM rates run $47 to $60, consistent with Tier 2 pricing across the Seattle-Tacoma region.
Local service businesses, restaurants, healthcare providers, real estate firms, and regional retailers are common advertisers in smaller markets like Anacortes. With a median household income of $89,788 and a highly educated population, the audience is a strong fit for financial services, home improvement, and specialty retail brands targeting consumers who are ready to buy.
Ads run on screen before the feature film, as part of the pre-show program. Viewers are seated, phones down, and waiting for the movie to start. Attention scores for cinema advertising run 2 to 6 times higher than live sports and 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital formats.
Local broadcast reaches a broad but fragmented audience with high ad-skipping rates. Streaming platforms have the same problem, plus smaller screens. Cinema is different: the ad runs full-screen, at full volume, and can't be skipped. The audience is 60% cord-cutters or cord-nevers. In documented studies, cinema drove a 53% lift in incremental retail visits and a 34% increase in auto dealership foot traffic.
A 4-week campaign is the standard entry point, giving you enough frequency to build recall across an estimated 7,200 monthly impressions. For local businesses with seasonal promotions or event-driven goals, a single 4-week flight often delivers measurable results. Longer campaigns compound that frequency in a tight geographic market like Anacortes.
Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, firearms, and political advertising are not accepted for cinema placements. These restrictions apply market-wide and are not specific to Anacortes. Most local businesses, healthcare providers, restaurants, and professional services fall within the accepted categories and can advertise without issue.
Call for pricing tailored to your dates, film slate, and targeting.
