1 theater · 12 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Montclair, CA

Cinema advertising on 12 screens in Montclair, CA.

The Mandalorian & Grogu poster

The Mandalorian & Grogu

May 22

Toy Story 5 poster

Toy Story 5

Jun 19

Moana (Live Action) poster

Moana (Live Action)

Jul 10

The Odyssey poster

The Odyssey

Jul 17

Spider-Man: Brand New Day poster

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Jul 31

Coyote vs. Acme poster

Coyote vs. Acme

Aug 28

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

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

12

Screens

42,228

Monthly Impressions

38K

City Population

Montclair, CA falls within the Los Angeles market, giving advertisers access to a media-savvy, diverse audience with real purchasing power. The city's median household income of $76,338 and median age of 33.5 point to a strong consumer demographic. With a mean commute of 30.4 minutes, residents here actively seek out local entertainment, including the Montclair Place 12.

That single theater delivers an estimated 42,228 monthly moviegoer impressions across 12 screens. It's a focused buy, but a meaningful one in a dense Southern California corridor. Cinema advertising here reaches an audience that skews younger than most streaming platforms: 60% identify as cord-cutters or cord-nevers, and 62% come from multicultural backgrounds. For local and regional brands looking to build awareness in the eastern Los Angeles market without paying for a broad metro buy, Montclair offers a direct, high-attention channel at a defined price point.

What advertising in Montclair costs

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 $2,990 – $5,990 Tier 1 market rates up to 42,228 imps/theater

Add-ons (Streaming Extension, Lobby Network, Digital Retargeting) priced separately. Not available for alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, or political advertising.

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 Montclair Place 12?

A 4-week cinema advertising campaign in Montclair runs between $2,993 and $5,986, depending on spot length and placement tier. That range covers the full Montclair market, which has one theater. The CPM falls between $70 and $85, consistent with other Tier 1 Los Angeles market placements.

What kinds of businesses advertise in Montclair movie theaters?

Common advertisers include quick-service restaurants, auto dealerships, healthcare providers, local retailers, gyms, and financial services brands. Cinema works particularly well for businesses that depend on foot traffic. QSR advertisers typically see 2 to 3 times their spend returned, and retail brands have recorded 53% incremental visits from cinema campaigns.

How does cinema advertising compare to streaming or local TV in Montclair?

Cinema delivers attention ratings 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital placements, and outperforms CTV and YouTube in measured engagement. Moviegoers are seated in a dark room with no second screen and no skip button. For a local Montclair buy, that kind of focused attention is hard to replicate at a comparable budget.

Where exactly do ads appear in the theater?

Ads run on screen during the pre-show segment before the feature film. Depending on the package, placements can include the on-screen slideshow, the digital pre-show reel, or full-motion spots in the final minutes before the movie starts. Placements closer to showtime get more attention and cost more.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise at Montclair Place 12?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, firearms, and political advertising are not accepted through this channel. These restrictions apply market-wide and are not specific to Montclair. Most local and regional businesses, including healthcare, food and beverage, auto, retail, and professional services, are eligible without issue.

How long should a campaign run to see results in a city the size of Montclair?

A 4-week campaign is the standard entry point, delivering roughly 42,000 impressions across Montclair's moviegoing audience. For brands building awareness over time, running consecutive 4-week flights through a quarter tends to improve recall and response. Shorter bursts work well for event-based or promotional campaigns with a defined end date.

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