3 theaters · 30 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Burbank, CA

Cinema advertising on 30 screens in Burbank, CA.

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.

3

Theaters

30

Screens

113,858

Monthly Impressions

105K

City Population

Burbank is the center of the entertainment industry, and its moviegoing audience reflects that. With a median household income of $95,816, a median age of 39.8, and 46% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is a market that pays attention. Three theaters and 30 screens generate an estimated 113,858 monthly impressions across the city.

As part of the Los Angeles metro, Burbank qualifies as a Tier 1 market, with CPMs ranging from $70 to $85. A single-theater, 4-week campaign starts at $1,128 and scales to $11,593 depending on screen count and placement. Citywide coverage across all three theaters runs $8,070 to $16,141 for a 4-week flight. Top venues include Burbank 16, Burbank Town Center 8, and Burbank Town Center 6. For brands looking to reach a captive, distraction-free audience in one of the country's most media-literate cities, cinema advertising in Burbank is worth serious consideration.

What advertising in Burbank 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 $1,130 – $11,590 Tier 1 market rates up to 37,952 imps/theater
Citywide (all 3 theaters) $8,070 – $16,140 Tier 1 market rates ~113,858 total

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

Theaters in Burbank, CA

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 Burbank cost?

A single-theater, 4-week campaign costs between $1,128 and $11,593, depending on the theater and number of screens. To run citywide across all three theaters, budget between $8,070 and $16,141 for the same 4-week period. Burbank is a Tier 1 market, with CPMs between $70 and $85.

What types of businesses advertise in Burbank movie theaters?

Local and regional advertisers in Burbank tend to be auto dealers, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services firms, real estate agencies, and entertainment brands. The audience skews educated and higher-income, making it a good fit for brands selling considered purchases. Auto advertisers have seen 34% increases in foot traffic from cinema campaigns nationally.

Where exactly does my ad appear in the theater?

Ads run as part of the pre-show sequence, on screen before the feature film begins. It's a full-sight, full-sound, full-motion format inside a darkened auditorium, with no second screens or scroll feeds competing for attention. Cinema advertising earns 2 to 6 times the attention of live sports, and 6 to 16 times that of social and digital placements.

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

Roughly 60% of moviegoers nationally are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so cinema reaches audiences that broadcast and cable TV miss entirely. Cinema also outperforms CTV and YouTube on attention metrics. Burbank residents average a 26.4-minute commute and consume a lot of media. In that context, a non-skippable, full-screen format carries real weight.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise in Burbank theaters?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, firearms, and political advertising are not accepted in cinema pre-show inventory. These restrictions apply across the entire theater network, regardless of city. If your business falls into one of these categories, cinema advertising is not an option for you.

Who is the moviegoing audience across Burbank's 30 screens?

Nationally, the median moviegoer age is 30, younger than typical Netflix, Hulu, or NFL audiences. The audience is 62% multicultural and 50% co-viewing families. In Burbank, that profile maps onto a city with a $95,816 median household income and an estimated 113,858 monthly impressions across three theaters.

Ready to advertise in Burbank?

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