1 theater · 14 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Charlottesville, VA

Cinema advertising on 14 screens in Charlottesville, VA.

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.

14

Screens

22,400

Monthly Impressions

46K

City Population

Charlottesville, VA is a compact, educated market anchored by the University of Virginia. The median age is 32.9, 60.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and median household income is $69,829.

One theater serves the market: Stonefield 14 with IMAX, with 14 screens and an estimated 22,400 monthly moviegoer impressions. For advertisers, that concentration means every dollar works in a single, high-visibility venue instead of spreading thin across multiple locations. A 4-week campaign runs $828 to $1,657 depending on screen count and placement format. Sixty percent of this audience are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so traditional TV and streaming pre-roll won't reach them. Cinema does. The format also delivers that reach in a distraction-free environment where attention metrics consistently outperform live sports, social, and digital by a significant margin.

What advertising in Charlottesville 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 $830 – $1,660 Tier 4 market rates up to 22,400 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 cinema advertising cost in Charlottesville?

A 4-week campaign at Stonefield 14 costs between $828 and $1,657, depending on the number of screens and ad format. Charlottesville is a Tier 4 market with a CPM of $34 to $40. For brands that want a local foothold, that entry cost is low compared to broadcast or out-of-home placements in similar college-town markets.

How many people can I reach each month at Charlottesville theaters?

Stonefield 14 generates an estimated 22,400 moviegoer impressions per month. With only one theater in the market, a single placement reaches essentially all active local moviegoers. The audience skews younger than most media channels: the national median moviegoer age is 30, well below typical TV or streaming viewers.

What types of businesses advertise at Charlottesville movie theaters?

In college-town markets like Charlottesville, common cinema advertisers include local restaurants, UVA-adjacent services, healthcare providers, real estate firms, financial advisors, and regional retailers. National brands in auto, quick-service restaurants, and retail run cinema campaigns here too. Auto campaigns have driven a 34% lift in foot traffic; retail campaigns have produced a 53% increase in incremental visits.

Where exactly does my ad appear in the theater?

Ads run on-screen during the pre-show segment before the feature presentation, in front of a seated audience with nowhere else to be. Placement options include the slideshow loop earlier in the pre-show or the on-screen spot that runs closer to showtime. Both formats are available across your selected screens at Stonefield 14, which has a large-format IMAX auditorium for premium visibility.

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

Cinema delivers 2 to 6 times the attention of live sports and 6 to 16 times that of social and digital placements. 60% of moviegoers identify as cord-cutters or cord-nevers, which means cinema reaches a portion of Charlottesville's 45,863 residents that TV and streaming simply cannot. No skipping, no second screen, no algorithm capping your frequency.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise at Charlottesville theaters?

Yes. Cinema advertising does not accept campaigns for alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, or political candidates and causes. These restrictions apply across the network regardless of market. Most local and regional advertisers in retail, services, food, healthcare, and entertainment are fully eligible to run campaigns at Stonefield 14.

Ready to advertise in Charlottesville?

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