1 theater · 6 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Santa Ana, CA

Cinema advertising on 6 screens in Santa Ana, 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

Poster art courtesy of IMDb · © respective studios · used for editorial reference.

6

Screens

14,900

4-Week Impressions (est.)

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. Alluvit Media handles placement, creative guidance, and scheduling so your message runs on screen, not in a scroll.

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 in Santa Ana typically runs $2,200 to $2,700, 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.

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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