1 theater · 6 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Santa Ana, CA

Cinema advertising on 6 screens in Santa Ana, 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.

6

Screens

14,128

Monthly Impressions

312K

City Population

Santa Ana is a dense, working-age city of 311,639 with a median age of 34.3 and a household income of $88,354. That profile maps well onto cinema audiences, which skew young, multicultural, and family-oriented. The city has one active theater with 6 screens, generating an estimated 14,128 moviegoer impressions per month.

That theater, Picture Show at Main Place Mall, is inside a high-traffic retail hub. Your ad runs in front of an audience that arrived ready to spend. Cinema campaigns reach a 62% multicultural audience nationally, and Santa Ana's demographics push that figure higher. A 4-week campaign starts at $1,001, making it a practical entry point for brands targeting Orange County's most populated city. Alluvit Media handles placement, creative guidance, and scheduling so your message runs on screen, not in a scroll.

What advertising in Santa Ana 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 $1,000 – $2,000 Tier 1 market rates up to 14,128 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 in Santa Ana cost?

A 4-week campaign at Picture Show at Main Place Mall runs between $1,001 and $2,002. Santa Ana falls within the Tier 1 Los Angeles market, with CPMs ranging from $70 to $85. That rate reflects a verified, captive audience of roughly 14,128 monthly impressions, no skip button, no ad blockers.

Who typically advertises at movie theaters in Santa Ana?

Common advertisers include local restaurants, auto dealerships, healthcare providers, financial services, and regional retailers. Cinema delivers documented results across these categories, including a 34% lift in auto dealer foot traffic and 53% incremental retail visits. The Main Place Mall location makes it a natural fit for retail and dining brands targeting nearby shoppers.

Where exactly does my ad appear during a cinema campaign?

Your ad runs on screen during the pre-show segment, before the feature film begins. Full motion, full audio, in a darkened room with a seated audience. Attention ratings for cinema run 2 to 6 times higher than live sports and 6 to 16 times higher than social or digital placements.

How does cinema advertising compare to TV or streaming in Santa Ana?

Roughly 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so traditional TV can't reach them. Streaming platforms contend with ad-skipping and divided attention. Cinema audiences are seated, focused, and there by choice. In a city like Santa Ana, where the median age is 34, cinema reaches a demographic that has largely left linear television behind.

How long does a typical cinema ad campaign run?

The standard unit is a 4-week campaign, which is the basis for Santa Ana pricing of $1,001 to $2,002. Campaigns can run longer, and extended schedules tend to improve frequency and brand recall. Alluvit Media can help you build a schedule that fits your budget and goals.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise at Santa Ana movie theaters?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, firearms, and political advertising are all restricted from cinema placements. These restrictions apply regardless of local laws or campaign type. If your business falls outside those categories, contact Alluvit Media to confirm eligibility and get a quote for the Santa Ana market.

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