2 theaters · 32 screens
Cinema advertising on 32 screens in Minneapolis, MN.
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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Minneapolis is a well-educated, relatively young metro: median age 33, with more than half of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. That demographic profile translates directly into a cinema audience worth reaching. The city has 2 movie theaters with 32 total screens, delivering an estimated 76,800 monthly moviegoer impressions across the Minneapolis-St. Paul market.
Cinema advertising in Minneapolis is priced at a Tier 2 CPM of $47 to $60, putting it within range for regional and national advertisers. A single-theater 4-week campaign starts at $2,054, while a citywide buy covering both locations runs $4,108 to $8,217. Median household income sits at $80,269 and average commute times are just 22.5 minutes, two factors that tend to characterize local consumers who make purchasing decisions close to home. Top venues include Coon Rapids 16 and Southdale Ctr 16, each offering full pre-show advertising inventory.
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 | $2,050 – $4,110 | Tier 2 market rates | up to 38,400 imps/theater |
| Citywide (all 2 theaters) | $4,110 – $8,220 | Tier 2 market rates | ~76,800 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 one of Minneapolis's two theaters runs $2,054 to $4,108. To cover both theaters across the city, budget $4,108 to $8,217 for a 4-week flight. Pricing is based on a Tier 2 CPM of $47 to $60, which is competitive for a market with 76,800 estimated monthly impressions.
The top venues in Minneapolis are Coon Rapids 16 and Southdale Ctr 16, with 32 screens between them. Run at one location to target a specific neighborhood or ZIP code, or buy both for broader reach across the Minneapolis-St. Paul market.
Local and regional advertisers in auto, retail, healthcare, dining, financial services, and home services are the most common cinema advertisers. Minneapolis is a strong market for this format: median household income is $80,269 and 54.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Nationally, cinema advertising has produced a +34% lift in auto foot traffic and +53% incremental retail visits.
Cinema delivers 2 to 6 times the attention of live sports and 6 to 16 times that of social or digital advertising. About 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so traditional TV simply doesn't reach them. With a median age of 33 in this city, cinema connects with audiences that most other platforms miss or can't hold.
Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political ads are not accepted in cinema inventory. These restrictions apply regardless of theater location or campaign size. Advertisers in those categories will need to look at other channels. All other major verticals, including retail, auto, food service, healthcare, and finance, are eligible to run.
A standard buy is 4 weeks, which aligns with typical film cycles and gives your creative enough exposure to build frequency. Campaigns can run longer for sustained awareness. With 76,800 monthly impressions across 32 screens in Minneapolis, a 4-week run at both theaters delivers real reach without overextending a regional budget.
Call for pricing tailored to your dates, film slate, and targeting.
