1 theater · 16 screens
Cinema advertising on 16 screens in Merritt Island, FL.
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.
Merritt Island is on Florida's Space Coast, with a population of 34,718 and a median household income of $91,020, well above the national average. The local moviegoing audience runs through one theater, GQT Merritt Square 16, generating an estimated 16,127 impressions per month across 16 screens. That is a concentrated audience with real purchasing power.
The median age is 49.8, so advertisers are reaching established adults with disposable income, not a transient student market. About 41.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the average commute is 24.5 minutes, pointing to a commuter-oriented community that is active and locally engaged. For businesses targeting the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne market, Merritt Island cinema advertising delivers a focused, attentive audience at a fraction of what broadcast or streaming costs. A 4-week campaign starts at $582, putting it within range for local businesses and regional brands alike.
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 | $580 – $1,160 | Tier 2 market rates | up to 16,127 imps/theater |
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 4-week campaign at GQT Merritt Square 16 runs between $582 and $1,164, depending on screen count and ad placement. Merritt Island is a Tier 2 market, with CPMs ranging from $47 to $60. For local businesses, that rate holds up well against most digital and broadcast options in the area.
Common advertisers include auto dealerships, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, home improvement companies, and local retailers. With a median household income of $91,020, Merritt Island skews toward buyers who respond to premium and considered-purchase brands. National advertisers also include this market in broader Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne regional buys.
Ads run on screen as part of the pre-show program before the feature film begins. The format is full-motion, full-audio, with no second-screen distractions. Cinema advertising scores 2 to 6 times higher attention ratings than live sports, and 6 to 16 times higher than social or digital placements.
Roughly 60% of moviegoers nationwide are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, making them largely unreachable through traditional TV. Streaming ads get skipped or ignored. Cinema puts your message in front of an audience that chose to show up, sitting in a dark room with a large screen commanding their attention. Documented outcomes include a 53% lift in retail visits and a 34% increase in auto dealership foot traffic.
Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political advertising are not accepted. These restrictions apply market-wide across the network. Most consumer categories are eligible, including healthcare, legal, food and beverage, financial services, and automotive.
The theater generates an estimated 16,127 moviegoer impressions per month across its 16 screens. Over a standard 4-week campaign, your ad reaches that audience in a high-attention setting. 50% of moviegoers attend as families or groups, so a single ticket often means multiple adults seeing your message at the same time.
Call for pricing tailored to your dates, film slate, and targeting.