1 theater · 16 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Birmingham, AL

Cinema advertising on 16 screens in Birmingham, AL.

The Mandalorian & Grogu poster

The Mandalorian & Grogu

May 22

Toy Story 5 poster

Toy Story 5

Jun 19

Moana (Live Action) poster

Moana (Live Action)

Jul 10

The Odyssey poster

The Odyssey

Jul 17

Spider-Man: Brand New Day poster

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Jul 31

Coyote vs. Acme poster

Coyote vs. Acme

Aug 28

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

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

16

Screens

32,000

Monthly Impressions

199K

City Population

Birmingham, Alabama has a population of roughly 199,000 and a median age of 35.9, making it a mid-size market with a broad working-age consumer base. The city's median household income is $44,376, and about 31% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. With a mean commute of 21.5 minutes, Birmingham residents spend meaningful time outside the home and make regular purchasing decisions in categories like dining, auto, and retail.

Cinema advertising in Birmingham runs through one theater, the Trussville 16, which delivers an estimated 32,000 monthly moviegoer impressions across 16 screens. Campaigns in this Tier 3 market are priced between $37 and $45 CPM. A standard 4-week campaign runs $1,312 to $2,624. For brands looking to reach a multicultural audience that skews younger than most traditional TV viewers, Birmingham's movie theater inventory is a measurable, cost-efficient option.

What advertising in Birmingham costs

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 $1,310 – $2,620 Tier 3 market rates up to 32,000 imps/theater

Add-ons (Streaming Extension, Lobby Network, Digital Retargeting) priced separately. Not available for alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, or political advertising.

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

What does cinema advertising cost in Birmingham?

A 4-week campaign at the Trussville 16 costs between $1,312 and $2,624, depending on screen count and placement type. Birmingham falls in the Tier 3 pricing band, with CPMs ranging from $37 to $45. Since there is only one theater in the city, the single-theater rate and the citywide rate are the same.

How many people can a cinema campaign reach in Birmingham each month?

The Trussville 16 generates an estimated 32,000 moviegoer impressions per month across its 16 screens. These are in-auditorium impressions from an audience that paid for a ticket, sat down, and left their phone in their pocket. Attention scores for cinema run 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital placements.

What types of businesses advertise in Birmingham movie theaters?

Common advertisers include quick-service and full-service restaurants, automotive dealerships, healthcare providers, financial services, local retailers, and entertainment brands. Cinema has documented performance results: QSR brands have seen 2 to 3 times return on spend, and auto advertisers have recorded a 34% lift in dealership foot traffic.

Where exactly do the ads appear in the theater?

Ads run on screen inside the auditorium during the pre-show segment before the feature film. Placements can also include lobby screens and other in-venue positions, depending on the theater. The on-screen pre-show format puts your ad in front of a captive audience: dark room, full audio, nothing to skip.

How does cinema advertising compare to streaming or local TV in Birmingham?

Roughly 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, making them hard to reach through cable or broadcast. Cinema attention ratings run 2 to 6 times higher than live sports and outperform both CTV and YouTube. For Birmingham advertisers, cinema also skews younger, with a median audience age of around 30, compared to most streaming or TV platforms.

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

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, firearms, and political advertising are not accepted for cinema placements. These restrictions apply across the network regardless of market or theater. Advertisers in those categories should contact Alluvit Media to discuss alternative placements that fit their audience and goals.

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