2 theaters · 38 screens
Cinema advertising on 38 screens in Kansas City, MO.
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
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Kansas City, MO gives advertisers direct access to a mid-size market with real purchasing power. The median household income is $67,449 and the median age is 35.7, so the moviegoing audience here skews toward working-age adults who are actively making spending decisions. Two theaters, 38 screens, and an estimated 76,000 monthly impressions put your brand in front of a captive audience that cannot skip or scroll past your message.
Cinema advertising in Kansas City is a Tier 3 market, with CPMs ranging from $37.00 to $45.00. That makes it cost-efficient compared to major metros, without giving up audience quality. About 37.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the average commute runs under 22 minutes. This is a city where convenience and lifestyle spending matter. Alluvit Media handles placement across Barrywoods 24 and Ward Parkway 14, the two primary theaters serving the market.
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 | $1,150 – $3,940 | Tier 3 market rates | up to 38,000 imps/theater |
| Citywide (all 2 theaters) | $3,120 – $6,230 | Tier 3 market rates | ~76,000 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, 4-week campaign at either Barrywoods 24 or Ward Parkway 14 runs between $1,148 and $3,936, depending on screen count and placement. Covering both theaters with a citywide 4-week campaign costs between $3,116 and $6,232. CPMs fall between $37.00 and $45.00, consistent with Tier 3 market pricing.
Kansas City's two theaters generate an estimated 76,000 monthly moviegoer impressions across 38 screens. A 4-week citywide campaign puts your creative in front of that full audience. Cinema viewers are seated in a dark room with nowhere else to look. That's a different exposure environment than digital or broadcast.
Cinema attention ratings run 2 to 6 times higher than live sports and 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital advertising. About 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so traditional TV simply doesn't reach them. Cinema fills that gap. Documented lift outcomes include a 53% increase in incremental retail visits and a 34% increase in auto dealer foot traffic.
Common categories include restaurants, auto dealers, healthcare providers, financial services, local colleges, and retailers. Any brand trying to reach working-age adults with disposable income fits the profile. With a median household income of $67,449 and strong educational attainment, Kansas City is a practical market for national campaigns and local business advertising alike.
Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political advertising are not accepted in this cinema network. These restrictions apply across all screens and markets. If your business falls into one of those categories, cinema is not an available channel. For most other industries, placement is straightforward and turnaround is fast.
The standard campaign unit is 4 weeks, which aligns with typical film cycles and gives your creative enough exposure to build frequency. Most advertisers start with a single-theater run to test performance, then expand to both Kansas City locations. Campaigns can be renewed on a rolling basis, and creative can be updated between cycles.
Call for pricing tailored to your dates, film slate, and targeting.
