1 theater · 12 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Edison, NJ

Cinema advertising on 12 screens in Edison, NJ.

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.

12

Screens

38,400

Monthly Impressions

Edison, NJ falls within the New York metro market, one of the most competitive and high-value advertising environments in the country. The Menlo Park 12 gives local and regional advertisers access to 12 screens and an estimated 38,400 monthly moviegoer impressions in a single venue.

Cinema advertising in Edison reaches an audience that skews younger than most traditional media, with a median moviegoer age of 30. Roughly 60% of that audience has cut the cord, so broadcast and cable TV won't reach them. A 4-week campaign at this location runs between $2,976 and $5,952 depending on placement format and screen count. For brands targeting the dense suburban communities of Middlesex County, that cost-per-thousand lands between $70 and $85, consistent with Tier 1 New York market rates. Cinema also delivers attention levels measured at 2 to 6 times higher than live sports, which makes the spend go further than most digital alternatives.

What advertising in Edison 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 $2,980 – $5,950 Tier 1 market rates up to 38,400 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

What does it cost to run an ad campaign at the movie theater in Edison, NJ?

A 4-week campaign at Menlo Park 12 runs between $2,976 and $5,952. Edison falls within the Tier 1 New York market, putting CPMs at $70 to $85. The final cost comes down to how many screens you run on, which placement format you choose, and whether you go with pre-show, on-screen, or both.

How many people will see my ad at the Edison theater each month?

Menlo Park 12 delivers an estimated 38,400 monthly moviegoer impressions across its 12 screens. That figure comes from actual ticketed attendance data, not modeled projections. For a suburban New York market, that's a consistent, concentrated audience sitting through the pre-show from start to finish.

What types of businesses advertise in movie theaters in Edison?

Common advertisers include restaurants and QSR chains, auto dealerships, healthcare providers, financial services firms, real estate companies, and local retailers. Auto brands have recorded 34% increases in foot traffic after cinema campaigns, and retail advertisers have documented 53% incremental store visits. For any business with a physical location nearby, those numbers make a strong case.

Where exactly does the ad appear inside the theater?

Ads run on screen during the pre-show programming before the feature film starts. It's full-motion, full-screen, in a dark auditorium with nowhere else to look. No second screens, no scroll feeds, no skip buttons. Attention ratings run 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital placements.

How does cinema advertising compare to streaming or connected TV for reaching Edison-area consumers?

About 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so a significant portion of the Edison cinema audience simply can't be reached through cable or standard broadcast. Cinema also outperforms CTV and YouTube on documented attention metrics. For brands already running streaming placements, cinema adds reach into a segment those buys don't cover.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise at movie theaters in Edison?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political advertising are not accepted at this location. These restrictions apply across the network and are not specific to Edison. Most consumer, retail, service, and B2B categories are eligible. Alluvit Media can confirm category clearance before any campaign is planned.

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