3 theaters · 54 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Plano, TX

Cinema advertising on 54 screens in Plano, TX.

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.

3

Theaters

54

Screens

130,390

Monthly Impressions

287K

City Population

Plano, TX ranks among the most economically productive suburbs in the Dallas-Ft. Worth market. With a population of 287,339, a median household income of $108,649, and nearly 60% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is a consumer base with real purchasing power and genuine brand awareness.

Three movie theaters and 54 screens generate an estimated 130,390 monthly moviegoer impressions across the city. Cinemark 24 The Legacy with XD, Cinemark West Plano with XD, and Movies 10 Plano draw a cross-section of Plano households, from young professionals to families. The median moviegoer skews younger than most television or streaming audiences, and 60% have cut the cord entirely. That makes cinema one of the few formats that reliably reaches this group at scale. For advertisers targeting a high-income, educated North Texas audience, Plano offers strong demographics and measurable attention.

What advertising in Plano 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 $700 – $6,400 Tier 1 market rates up to 43,463 imps/theater
Citywide (all 3 theaters) $6,420 – $12,840 Tier 1 market rates ~130,390 total

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

Theaters in Plano, TX

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 in Plano cost?

A single-theater 4-week campaign in Plano starts at $699 and runs up to $6,402, depending on screen count and format. A citywide campaign across all three theaters costs $6,419 to $12,838 for the same 4-week period. Plano is in the Tier 1 pricing tier, with CPMs ranging from $70 to $85.

What kinds of businesses advertise at Plano movie theaters?

Common advertisers in markets like Plano include auto dealerships, healthcare systems, financial services, restaurants, retailers, and real estate brands. With a median household income of $108,649, Plano theater audiences are a natural fit for higher-consideration purchases. QSR brands, home services, and local B2C businesses run consistent campaigns here as well.

Where exactly does the ad appear in the theater?

Ads run on-screen during the preshow, before the feature film starts. It's a full-motion, full-sound placement delivered to a seated audience in a dark room with no competing screens. Attention metrics for cinema run 2 to 6 times higher than live sports and 6 to 16 times higher than social or digital formats.

How does cinema advertising compare to streaming or connected TV in Plano?

Roughly 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so traditional TV and most streaming buys simply won't reach them. Cinema also outperforms CTV and YouTube on attention. In documented outcome studies, retail advertisers saw 53% incremental store visits and auto advertisers recorded 34% increases in foot traffic tied to cinema campaigns.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise in Plano theaters?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political advertising are not accepted in cinema. These restrictions apply across all theaters in the network, regardless of market. Advertisers in those categories will need to look at other formats. Most consumer, healthcare, financial, and service-based businesses are eligible to run.

How long should a campaign run to see results in Plano?

A standard campaign commitment is 4 weeks, which fits typical film cycles and delivers enough frequency against Plano's estimated 130,390 monthly impressions. Many advertisers run 8 to 12 week campaigns to build sustained recall. Longer runs also give you room to test multiple creatives or expand to additional screens across the Dallas-Ft. Worth market.

Ready to advertise in Plano?

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