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Movie Theater Advertising in Chehalis, WA

Cinema advertising on 10 screens in Chehalis, WA.

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

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10

Screens

17,300

4-Week Impressions (est.)

8K

City Population

Chehalis, WA gives advertisers direct access to a focused local audience. The population is 7,536, median household income is $68,021, and the one theater in town, Midway Cinema, has 10 screens and an estimated 24,000 monthly moviegoer impressions.

The median age here is 34.1, close to the national moviegoer median of 30, so ads reach consumers in active buying years. Nationally, 60% of cinema audiences are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, which makes theater advertising one of the few channels that reliably reaches people who have walked away from traditional TV. Retail, auto, and quick-service restaurants have all recorded measurable results from cinema placements, including a 53% increase in incremental retail visits and 34% more auto dealership foot traffic.

Midway Cinema

CMT · 10 screens · 17,300 imps/4wk

181 NE HAMPE WAY

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 Chehalis?

A 4-week campaign in Chehalis typically runs $1,300 to $2,200, 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 types of businesses advertise at Chehalis movie theaters?

Local and regional advertisers across retail, automotive, healthcare, financial services, restaurants, and home services are common cinema advertisers. National brands use cinema to reinforce broader campaigns. Any business targeting adults under 40 with household incomes near $68,000 will find the Chehalis audience a close match to their customer profile.

Where exactly do ads appear at Midway Cinema?

Ads run in the pre-show reel on the main screen before the feature film starts. Placements appear across all screens or a selected number of the 10 available. The environment is dark, sound-on, and free of competing content. That's why attention ratings for cinema run 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital placements.

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

Cinema puts your ad in front of an audience with no skip button and no second screen. Nationally, 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so local TV and cable miss them entirely. Cinema attention scores beat both CTV and YouTube, and campaigns in categories like QSR have documented 2 to 3 times return on ad spend.

How long should a campaign run at Midway Cinema?

Four weeks is the standard unit, giving your creative enough frequency to register with Chehalis audiences. Many advertisers extend to 8 or 12 weeks to align with product launches, seasonal peaks, or promotional windows. With 24,000 estimated monthly impressions across 10 screens, a multi-month run builds real local recognition without straining a modest budget.

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

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political ads are not accepted for cinema placements in this market. These restrictions apply across the network regardless of local regulations. Most mainstream business categories are fully eligible to run, including healthcare, legal services, auto, retail, and food.

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