3 theaters · 44 screens
Cinema advertising on 44 screens in Columbus, OH.
The Mandalorian & Grogu
May 22
Toy Story 5
Jun 19
Moana (Live Action)
Jul 10
The Odyssey
Jul 17
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Jul 31
Coyote vs. Acme
Aug 28
The Cat in the Hat
Nov 6
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Nov 20
Avengers: Doomsday
Dec 18
Dune Part Three
Dec 18
Jumanji 3
Dec 25
Poster art courtesy of IMDb · © respective studios · used for editorial reference.
Columbus, OH is a mid-size market worth taking seriously. The city has a population of over 906,000, a median age of 33, and a median household income of $65,327. Nearly 40% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, an education rate that correlates with stronger purchasing intent and brand responsiveness.
Alluvit Media places ads across 3 movie theaters and 44 screens in Columbus, generating an estimated 88,000 monthly moviegoer impressions. Top venues include Polaris 18 with Xtreme, Stoneridge Plaza Movie 16, and Columbus 10, spread across distinct neighborhoods and commuter corridors throughout the metro. A citywide 4-week campaign runs $3,608 to $7,216, with single-theater options starting at $820. For brands trying to reach a younger, cord-cutting audience in a growing Midwestern market, cinema advertising in Columbus offers the kind of focused, full-screen attention that digital and streaming formats can't replicate.
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 | $820 – $2,950 | Tier 3 market rates | up to 29,333 imps/theater |
| Citywide (all 3 theaters) | $3,610 – $7,220 | Tier 3 market rates | ~88,000 total |
Add-ons (Streaming Extension, Lobby Network, Digital Retargeting) priced separately. Not available for alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, or political advertising.
Choose what fits your campaign — on-screen, in-lobby, and digital extensions.
Your brand opens the show
Plays early in the pre-show sequence, before trailers begin. Best for awareness and reach.
Peak attention, before the trailers
Plays in the mid-pre-show pod when theater attention peaks. Our most-requested slot.
The last ad before the feature
The premium position — the final commercial before the feature begins. Highest recall, unskippable.
Digital signage throughout the theater
Full-motion placements on lobby plasma displays. Extends brand presence beyond the auditorium.
Retarget moviegoers on CTV and OTT
After cinema exposure, retarget the same moviegoer audience across premium streaming services using verified attendance data.
Banner & mobile reach for your moviegoers
Display and mobile ad retargeting to the verified moviegoer audience. Geo, demo, and behavior layers.
A single-theater campaign in Columbus runs $820 to $2,952 for a 4-week flight, depending on screen count and placement type. A citywide buy across all 3 theaters and 44 screens runs $3,608 to $7,216. Columbus is a Tier 3 market with CPMs between $37 and $45, which makes it considerably cheaper than broadcast TV.
Common advertisers include local and regional restaurants, auto dealerships, healthcare systems, universities, financial services, and retail brands. National brands also use Columbus as a regional activation point. The audience skews young (median age 30), multicultural (62%), and family-oriented (50% co-viewing), which suits brands targeting household decision-makers and repeat buyers.
Ads run on screen before the film begins, during what is called the pre-show segment. It's full-motion, full-audio, on a large screen in a dark room with nothing else competing for attention. Lobby placements, including static posters and digital displays, are also available at select Columbus locations for brands that want additional exposure before audiences take their seats.
Cinema delivers 2 to 6 times the attention of live sports and 6 to 16 times the attention of social and digital formats. In Columbus, roughly 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so traditional TV spots won't reach them. Cinema fills that gap. The format is captive and unskippable, and it consistently outperforms CTV and YouTube in documented attention studies.
The standard campaign unit is a 4-week flight, timed to film release cycles so your brand runs across multiple visits. Many advertisers book back-to-back flights or coordinate with seasonal releases for longer runs. With 44 screens and an estimated 88,000 monthly impressions, a single flight still delivers solid frequency at the city level.
Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political advertising are not accepted in this network. These restrictions apply regardless of local laws and are standard across all markets Alluvit Media serves. If you are unsure whether your category qualifies, contact us directly and we can confirm eligibility before you move forward with a campaign.
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