1 theater · 14 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Redding, CA

Cinema advertising on 14 screens in Redding, 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.

14

Screens

22,400

Monthly Impressions

93K

City Population

Redding, CA gives advertisers a focused, high-attention environment with one theater, 14 screens, and roughly 22,400 monthly moviegoer impressions. The city's median household income of $69,443 and median age of 38.7 point to a stable, mid-career audience that responds to local and regional brand messaging.

Movies 14 with XD is the market's anchor venue, drawing consistent foot traffic from a metro area of over 93,000 residents. With a mean commute of just 16.6 minutes, Redding skews toward a community that shops, eats, and spends close to home. That makes cinema a practical channel for businesses that want geographic precision rather than broad-market waste.

A 4-week campaign in Redding starts at $828, putting your creative in front of an audience that is largely cord-cut, multicultural, and proven to convert. In the Chico-Redding market, cinema advertising delivers attention ratings that outperform live sports, streaming, and social media by a measurable margin.

What advertising in Redding 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 $830 – $1,660 Tier 4 market rates up to 22,400 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

How much does cinema advertising cost in Redding, CA?

A single-theater, 4-week campaign at Movies 14 runs between $828 and $1,657, depending on screen count and placement format. Since Movies 14 is the only theater in the city, that range also covers the full citywide buy. CPMs in this Tier 4 market fall between $34 and $40, competitive with local broadcast and digital display.

What kinds of businesses advertise in Redding movie theaters?

Quick-service and full-service restaurants, auto dealers, healthcare providers, home services, financial institutions, and local retailers are the most active categories. Cinema advertising has driven a 34% lift in auto dealership foot traffic and a 53% increase in incremental retail visits nationally, making it a strong fit for Redding businesses that depend on in-person customer traffic.

Where exactly does my ad appear inside the theater?

Placements run on screen before the feature film begins, in the pre-show that plays while audiences are seated. Lobby formats are also available, including static posters and digital displays near the concession stand. On-screen placements at Movies 14 put your ad in front of a seated audience in a dark, distraction-free room. That environment is why attention ratings run 2 to 6 times higher than live sports broadcasts.

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

Local TV and streaming reach audiences who are multitasking, skipping ads, or only half-watching. Cinema audiences have no skip option and sit within feet of a large screen. Nationally, 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, making them hard to reach through traditional broadcast. In Redding, cinema adds a reach layer that doesn't overlap with most TV or OTT buys.

How long should a Redding cinema campaign run?

The standard unit is a 4-week flight, which aligns with most film booking cycles and gives your creative consistent exposure across the monthly audience. Many advertisers in smaller markets like Redding run 8 to 12 weeks to build frequency among the roughly 22,400 monthly impressions available. Longer flights don't require renegotiation and can be planned in advance around product launches or seasonal promotions.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise in Redding theaters?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political advertising are not accepted on this network. These restrictions apply to all screens at Movies 14 and across the Chico-Redding market. If your business falls into one of these categories, cinema is not an available channel. For every other category, no content restrictions apply beyond standard creative guidelines.

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