1 theater · 10 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Modesto, CA

Cinema advertising on 10 screens in Modesto, 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.

10

Screens

22,600

4-Week Impressions (est.)

219K

City Population

Modesto is a mid-size Central Valley city with 218,614 residents, a median age of 35.4, and a median household income of $77,899. It falls within the Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto media market, giving advertisers a regional footprint that extends well beyond city limits.

The local cinema market runs through a single venue: Modesto Festival Stadium 10, a 10-screen theater that generates an estimated 24,000 monthly moviegoer impressions. For brands that need a captive, distraction-free environment, that scale is worth noting. Cinema audiences nationally skew younger than TV and streaming viewers, with 60% identifying as cord-cutters or cord-nevers, making the movie screen a reliable way to reach people who are otherwise hard to target through traditional channels. For local and regional advertisers, those numbers compare favorably to broadcast and digital alternatives.

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 a movie theater in Modesto?

A 4-week campaign in Modesto typically runs $2,250 to $2,750, 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.

Which theater carries ads in Modesto?

Modesto Festival Stadium 10 is the primary theater in the Modesto cinema advertising network. It runs 10 screens and delivers an estimated 24,000 monthly impressions. For local and regional advertisers, that means one high-traffic venue to manage, with no complicated multi-location logistics to worry about.

What kinds of businesses advertise in Modesto movie theaters?

Common advertisers include quick-service restaurants, auto dealerships, retailers, healthcare providers, financial services, and local entertainment venues. Cinema advertising has documented results across these categories nationally, including a 34% increase in auto dealer foot traffic and 53% incremental retail visits. Modesto's 29.7-minute average commute makes it a practical market for auto and commuter-oriented brands.

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

Cinema audiences deliver attention ratings 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital platforms, and 2 to 6 times higher than live sports. 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so the cinema screen reaches people that broadcast and streaming campaigns routinely miss. Ads run without a skip button, and there's no second screen pulling focus during pre-show placements.

How long does a cinema ad campaign need to run in Modesto?

The standard campaign unit is 4 weeks, which is the baseline for the $1,284 to $2,568 pricing range in Modesto. Longer flights are available and often recommended for brand-building goals. Four weeks at 24,000 monthly impressions gives advertisers solid exposure across a concentrated local audience, without the minimum commitments typical of broadcast buys.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise in Modesto movie theaters?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political advertising are not accepted in the cinema advertising network. This applies across all markets, including Modesto. Advertisers in those categories will need to look at other channels. All other major industry verticals, including healthcare, finance, food service, and retail, are eligible to run.

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