1 theater · 5 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Celina, OH

Cinema advertising on 5 screens in Celina, OH.

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.

5

Screens

10,000

Monthly Impressions

11K

City Population

Celina, Ohio is a Mercer County community of just over 11,000 people with a median household income of $66,142. The median age is 39.5 and the average commute runs under 20 minutes. Residents shop and make purchasing decisions locally. That makes in-market advertising at Celina Cinema 5 a direct channel to the people most likely to act on your message.

The single theater in Celina has 5 screens and generates an estimated 10,000 moviegoer impressions per month. Cinema advertising here reaches an audience that skews younger than most streaming or broadcast TV viewers, with 60% having cut the cord or never subscribed to traditional cable. A 4-week campaign starts at $410, which is accessible for local businesses and regional brands targeting the Dayton market. Attention levels in cinema run up to 16 times higher than social and digital placements, and that's hard to replicate at this price point.

What advertising in Celina 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 $410 – $820 Tier 3 market rates up to 10,000 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

How much does advertising at Celina Cinema 5 cost?

A 4-week campaign at Celina Cinema 5 runs between $410 and $820, depending on screen count and placement format. Celina has one theater with 5 screens, so a citywide buy and a single-theater buy are the same investment. CPMs fall in the $37 to $45 range, consistent with a Tier 3 market.

How many people will see my ad in Celina?

Celina Cinema 5 delivers an estimated 10,000 moviegoer impressions per month. Over a standard 4-week campaign, your ad runs across all scheduled screenings on your selected screens. With the city's population at 11,017, that's a substantial portion of the local market reached in a high-attention environment.

What types of businesses advertise in movie theaters?

Common advertisers include restaurants, auto dealerships, healthcare providers, home services, financial institutions, and retail stores. Cinema tends to perform well for all of these categories. Auto advertisers have documented a 34% lift in foot traffic, QSR brands see 2 to 3 times return on ad spend, and retail advertisers report 53% more incremental store visits.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise in Celina theaters?

Yes. Cinema advertising does not accept campaigns for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, firearms, or political candidates and causes. These restrictions apply across the network. If your business falls outside these categories, submitting and approving creative is straightforward, with most ads cleared within standard production timelines.

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

Cinema audiences pay attention at levels 2 to 6 times higher than live sports and 6 to 16 times higher than social or digital placements. In a smaller market like Celina, local TV inventory is fragmented and hard to target precisely. Cinema puts your message in front of a captive local audience with no skip button and nothing else competing for attention on screen.

How long should a campaign run to be effective?

A 4-week campaign is the standard starting point and builds consistent frequency with Celina's moviegoing audience. For businesses running ongoing promotions or working toward broader awareness, 8- to 12-week runs produce stronger recall. That said, a single 4-week flight can deliver measurable results for time-sensitive offers like a grand opening or seasonal sale.

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