1 theater · 18 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Honolulu, HI

Cinema advertising on 18 screens in Honolulu, HI.

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.

18

Screens

36,000

Monthly Impressions

Honolulu is a compact but commercially active market, and its theater options reflect that. The city has one cinema location: Dole Cannery 18 with IMAX, offering 18 screens and an estimated 36,000 monthly moviegoer impressions. For advertisers, that concentration is an advantage. Your message reaches a captive audience without the fragmentation of a multi-venue market.

Cinema advertising in Honolulu falls into Tier 3 pricing, with CPMs ranging from $37 to $45. A 4-week campaign runs between $1,476 and $2,952 depending on format and placement. Nationally, 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters and 62% come from multicultural backgrounds, so the Dole Cannery audience is a natural fit for brands looking to reach beyond traditional broadcast. Attention scores for cinema run 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital channels. For advertisers who need their message to actually register, that gap matters.

What advertising in Honolulu 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 $1,480 – $2,950 Tier 3 market rates up to 36,000 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

What does it cost to advertise at movie theaters in Honolulu?

A 4-week cinema advertising campaign in Honolulu runs between $1,476 and $2,952. Honolulu is a Tier 3 market with CPMs between $37 and $45. The entire market is served by a single theater, Dole Cannery 18 with IMAX, so your single-theater and citywide budgets are identical.

How many people can I reach through cinema advertising in Honolulu?

Dole Cannery 18 generates an estimated 36,000 moviegoer impressions per month across its 18 screens. These are in-seat, eyes-forward viewers in a distraction-free environment, not passive scroll impressions. For a market the size of Honolulu, that's consistent, quality reach across the length of a campaign.

What kinds of businesses advertise at movie theaters in Honolulu?

Local restaurants, retailers, hotels, healthcare providers, real estate firms, and financial services brands are common advertisers. Auto dealers have seen 34% lift in foot traffic from cinema campaigns nationally, and retail advertisers have documented 53% incremental store visits. Any brand that benefits from reaching a concentrated, attentive local audience is a good fit.

How does cinema advertising compare to TV or streaming in Honolulu?

Cinema delivers attention ratings 2 to 6 times higher than live sports and 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital platforms. And 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, making cinema one of the few channels that reliably reaches audiences who have largely opted out of traditional broadcast and streaming.

Are there any advertising categories that are not accepted?

Yes. Cinema advertising does not accept campaigns for alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, or political candidates and causes. If your business falls outside these categories, you're eligible to advertise. Alluvit Media can confirm eligibility and get your creative assets into compliance before your campaign launch date.

How long does a typical cinema advertising campaign run in Honolulu?

The standard campaign length is 4 weeks, matching typical movie release cycles and giving your ad consistent exposure across multiple visits. Longer runs are available and tend to improve recall. Alluvit Media can build a campaign schedule around your goals, budget, and any seasonal timing that matters to your business.

Ready to advertise in Honolulu?

Call for pricing tailored to your dates, film slate, and targeting.