1 theater · 13 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Monterey, CA

Cinema advertising on 13 screens in Monterey, 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

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13

Screens

26,100

4-Week Impressions (est.)

30K

City Population

Monterey, CA is a compact but high-value advertising market. With a population of nearly 30,000, a median household income of $104,110, and 54% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher, the audience here skews educated and financially secure. That profile translates directly into buying power for advertisers in categories like automotive, financial services, dining, and tourism.

The market has one cinema, Monterey 13, with 13 screens delivering an estimated 20,800 moviegoer impressions per month. Cinema advertising here reaches an audience that's largely unavailable through traditional broadcast: 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers. Attention levels run 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital placements, which matters considerably in a city this size.

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 Monterey?

A 4-week campaign in Monterey 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.

What types of businesses advertise in Monterey movie theaters?

Common advertisers include restaurants, automotive dealers, financial services firms, healthcare providers, real estate agencies, and tourism businesses. Monterey's median household income tops $104,000, and the area draws a steady stream of visitors, making it attractive to both premium local brands and regional chains. Cinema audiences tend to be decision-makers with disposable income.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise in Monterey cinemas?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, firearms, and political advertising are all restricted from cinema placements. These restrictions apply across the network regardless of campaign size or budget. Advertisers in those categories will need to look at other channels. Most retail, service, and hospitality businesses have no restrictions.

How does cinema advertising in Monterey compare to streaming or digital ads?

Cinema delivers 6 to 16 times higher attention than social and digital placements, and outperforms both CTV and YouTube. In Monterey, 60% of moviegoers don't subscribe to traditional cable, so cinema reaches an audience broadcast TV misses entirely. Nationally, cinema has driven a 53% lift in incremental retail visits and a 34% increase in auto foot traffic.

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

Campaigns run in 4-week blocks, timed to film release cycles. A single flight is enough to build real frequency with Monterey's moviegoing audience. Brands with ongoing awareness goals often run multiple consecutive flights to stay in front of different film audiences as seasons and titles change.

Who is actually seeing ads at Monterey 13?

Cinema audiences in Monterey reflect both local demographics and national moviegoer trends. The median moviegoer age nationally is 30, younger than typical Netflix, Hulu, or NFL audiences. Roughly 62% identify as multicultural and 50% attend as co-viewing families. In Monterey, the local median age is 37 with strong household income, pointing to an audience of working adults and families.

Ready to advertise in Monterey?

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