3 theaters · 64 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Nashville, TN

Cinema advertising on 64 screens in Nashville, TN.

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.

3

Theaters

64

Screens

92,300

4-Week Impressions (est.)

Nashville's cinema market gives advertisers access to roughly 153,600 monthly moviegoer impressions across 3 theaters and 64 screens. Those theaters span distinct neighborhoods and audience segments throughout the metro: Hollywood 27-Nashville, Opry Mills 21 with IMAX, and Green Hills 16.

That makes it more cost-efficient than top-10 markets while still delivering the scale regional and national advertisers need.

Cinema audiences here skew younger than most traditional media channels. National data puts the median moviegoer age at 30, and six in ten are cord-cutters or cord-nevers. For many brands, that makes cinema the only screen where those viewers are reachable at full attention.

Theaters in Nashville, TN

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 in Nashville movie theaters?

A 4-week campaign at a single Nashville theater typically runs $1,450 to $5,250, depending on the venue and how many screens you take. Nashville has 3 theaters in our cinema network.

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 Nashville cinemas?

Common advertisers include restaurants and QSR chains, automotive dealerships, local healthcare providers, financial services firms, retail brands, and entertainment venues. National data shows QSR advertisers see 2 to 3 times return on ad spend, auto advertisers gain 34% more foot traffic, and retail brands generate 53% incremental store visits.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise in Nashville theaters?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, firearms, and political advertising are all restricted from cinema placements. These restrictions apply across the network regardless of local regulations. If your business falls into one of these categories, cinema is not an available channel.

Where exactly does my ad appear inside the theater?

Ads run on screen before the movie begins, during the pre-show segment that plays after audiences are seated. Placements can also include lobby digital screens and other in-theater touchpoints. On-screen spots run in a fully lit environment before the trailers, when attention is high and phones are still coming out of pockets.

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

Cinema delivers 2 to 6 times the attention of live sports and 6 to 16 times that of social or digital formats. Six in ten Nashville moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, putting them out of reach of traditional TV. Cinema also outperforms CTV and YouTube on documented attention metrics.

How long does a Nashville cinema campaign need to run?

The standard campaign window is 4 weeks, matching typical movie release cycles and giving audiences enough repeated exposure to build recall. Some advertisers run back-to-back 4-week flights to stay present across multiple releases. Shorter runs are possible, but 4 weeks is the recommended minimum for measurable results.

Ready to advertise in Nashville?

Call for pricing tailored to your dates, film slate, and targeting.