1 theater · 11 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Annapolis, MD

Cinema advertising on 11 screens in Annapolis, MD.

The Cat in the Hat poster

The Cat in the Hat

Nov 6

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping poster

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

Nov 20

Avengers: Doomsday poster

Avengers: Doomsday

Dec 18

Dune Part Three poster

Dune Part Three

Dec 18

Jumanji 3 poster

Jumanji 3

Dec 25

Ice Age: Boiling Point

Ice Age: Boiling Point

Feb 5

Narnia: The Magician's Nephew

Narnia: The Magician's Nephew

Feb 12

The Exorcist: Martyrs

The Exorcist: Martyrs

Mar 12

Sonic the Hedgehog 4

Sonic the Hedgehog 4

Mar 19

Godzilla x Kong: Supernova

Godzilla x Kong: Supernova

Mar 26

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda

Apr 30

Star Wars: Starfighter

Star Wars: Starfighter

May 28

How to Train Your Dragon 2

How to Train Your Dragon 2

Jun 11

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse

Jun 18

Shrek 5

Shrek 5

Jun 30

Poster art courtesy of IMDb · © respective studios · used for editorial reference.

11

Screens

21,300

4-Week Impressions (est.)

41K

City Population

Annapolis is a compact but affluent market. At a population of 40,744 with a median household income of $104,257, it draws advertisers targeting educated, higher-earning consumers. More than half of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median age of 40.9 points to a financially established audience with real spending power.

The primary venue is AMC Annapolis Mall 11, with 11 screens and an estimated 26,400 monthly moviegoer impressions. For local businesses and regional brands, that's direct, high-attention access to one of Maryland's strongest consumer audiences, including people streaming and social platforms rarely reach.

Movie theater ad placements tailored to your goals

Choose what fits your campaign — on-screen, in-lobby, and digital extensions.

onscreen

Early Pre-Show

Your brand opens the show

Plays early in the pre-show sequence, before trailers begin. Best for awareness and reach.

onscreen

Pre-Show Prime

Peak attention, before the trailers

Plays in the mid-pre-show pod when theater attention peaks. Our most-requested slot.

onscreen

Final Trailer

The last ad before the feature

The premium position — the final commercial before the feature begins. Highest recall, unskippable.

lobby

Lobby Network

Digital signage throughout the theater

Full-motion placements on lobby plasma displays. Extends brand presence beyond the auditorium.

digital

Streaming Extension

Retarget moviegoers on CTV and OTT

After cinema exposure, retarget the same moviegoer audience across premium streaming services using verified attendance data.

digital

Digital Retargeting

Banner & mobile reach for your moviegoers

Display and mobile ad retargeting to the verified moviegoer audience. Geo, demo, and behavior layers.

Frequently asked questions

How much does cinema advertising in Annapolis cost?

A 4-week campaign in Annapolis typically runs $1,300 to $2,350, depending on how many screens you take and which placements you use.

Final cost depends on flight length and how your dates line up with the film release calendar, so every campaign is quoted individually. Request a quote for current pricing in this market.

What kinds of businesses advertise at Annapolis movie theaters?

Local and regional advertisers in restaurants, financial services, healthcare, real estate, home services, and retail are a natural fit here. The Annapolis audience skews affluent and educated, which makes it well suited for higher-consideration purchases. Auto dealers and QSR brands have also used cinema advertising nationally with documented results: a 34% foot traffic lift for auto and a 2 to 3x return on spend for QSR.

Where exactly do ads appear inside the theater?

Ads run on screen before the feature film, during the pre-show sequence. Depending on the campaign package, placements can also include lobby screens and other in-venue digital formats. The on-screen placement delivers the highest attention of any advertising format: 2 to 6 times the engagement of live sports, and 6 to 16 times that of social or digital media.

How does cinema advertising compare to streaming or connected TV in this market?

Roughly 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, meaning traditional and streaming TV buys largely miss them. Cinema puts your ad in front of a captive audience: no skip button, no second screen, no distractions. Independent research shows cinema attention ratings outperform both CTV and YouTube.

How long does a campaign need to run to be effective?

A standard campaign runs 4 weeks, matching typical film booking cycles and giving your ad consistent exposure across the full moviegoing audience for that period. Longer flights of 8 or 12 weeks are available. These reach more audience segments as the theater's programming and attendees rotate.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise at Annapolis movie theaters?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, firearms, and political advertising are not accepted in the cinema network. These restrictions apply across all venues, including AMC Annapolis Mall 11. Most local business categories are fully eligible to run, including healthcare, financial services, food and beverage, retail, and home services.

Ready to advertise in Annapolis?

Call for pricing tailored to your dates, film slate, and targeting.