1 theater · 5 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Marina, CA

Cinema advertising on 5 screens in Marina, CA.

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

Poster art courtesy of IMDb · © respective studios · used for editorial reference.

5

Screens

9,700

4-Week Impressions (est.)

22K

City Population

Marina, CA sits at the northern edge of the Monterey Peninsula with a population of 22,324 and a median household income of $88,518. The median age is 36.7, and over a third of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. That profile makes cinema advertising a focused, high-value channel for brands trying to reach educated, working-age consumers.

The city has one movie theater, Century Marina and XD, with 5 screens and an estimated 8,000 monthly moviegoer impressions. For advertisers who want a captive, distraction-free audience, cinema consistently outperforms social, digital, and streaming placements on attention metrics.

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 Marina, CA?

A 4-week campaign in Marina typically runs $1,450 to $1,950, 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 kinds of businesses advertise at movie theaters in Marina?

Common cinema advertisers include local and regional businesses in restaurants, healthcare, real estate, financial services, automotive, and retail. National brands use it for awareness campaigns. With a median household income of $88,518 and an average commute of 24 minutes, Marina is a strong fit for service businesses and convenience-oriented brands.

Where exactly does my ad appear in the theater?

Ads run on screen as part of the pre-show sequence before the feature film begins. The audience is seated and has no way to skip or scroll past your message. Attention studies show cinema delivers 2 to 6 times the attentiveness of live sports and 6 to 16 times that of social and digital platforms.

How does cinema advertising compare to TV or streaming in this market?

About 60% of moviegoers nationally are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so traditional TV and streaming pre-roll buys simply miss them. Cinema reaches that audience directly. Documented campaign results nationally include a 34% increase in auto dealership foot traffic and a 53% lift in incremental retail visits. TV and digital rarely match those numbers at this spend level.

How long does a campaign need to run to be effective?

A standard campaign runs 4 weeks, matching typical film rotation cycles and giving your ad enough repetition to build recall. Some advertisers extend to 8 or 12 weeks for sustained brand presence. In a focused market like Marina, where monthly impressions total 8,000, a 4-week run delivers solid frequency without a large budget commitment.

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

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, firearms, and political advertising are not accepted in the cinema advertising network. These restrictions apply regardless of market or theater. If your business falls into one of these categories, cinema placement is not available. Most retail, service, healthcare, food and beverage, and professional services categories are eligible without restriction.

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