2 theaters · 24 screens
Cinema advertising on 24 screens in Summerville, SC.
The Mandalorian & Grogu
May 22
Toy Story 5
Jun 19
Moana (Live Action)
Jul 10
The Odyssey
Jul 17
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Jul 31
Coyote vs. Acme
Aug 28
The Cat in the Hat
Nov 6
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Nov 20
Avengers: Doomsday
Dec 18
Dune Part Three
Dec 18
Jumanji 3
Dec 25
Poster art courtesy of IMDb · © respective studios · used for editorial reference.
Summerville, SC gives advertisers direct access to a stable, mid-sized audience in the Charleston metro. With a median household income of $78,621 and a median age of 38, residents here have real purchasing power and established routines. That 30-minute average commute tells you something useful: these are working adults who look for experiences close to home, including the movies.
Two theaters and 24 screens serve the local market, generating an estimated 38,400 moviegoer impressions each month. A citywide 4-week campaign runs $1,420 to $2,841, placing your brand in front of an audience that skews younger than most TV or streaming demographics, with 60% of cinema viewers classified as cord-cutters or cord-nevers. Whether you're advertising in Summerville or targeting the broader Charleston market, cinema puts your message where attention is measurably higher than social, digital, or even live sports.
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 | $470 – $1,890 | Tier 4 market rates | up to 19,200 imps/theater |
| Citywide (all 2 theaters) | $1,420 – $2,840 | Tier 4 market rates | ~38,400 total |
Add-ons (Streaming Extension, Lobby Network, Digital Retargeting) priced separately. Not available for alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, or political advertising.
Choose what fits your campaign — on-screen, in-lobby, and digital extensions.
Your brand opens the show
Plays early in the pre-show sequence, before trailers begin. Best for awareness and reach.
Peak attention, before the trailers
Plays in the mid-pre-show pod when theater attention peaks. Our most-requested slot.
The last ad before the feature
The premium position — the final commercial before the feature begins. Highest recall, unskippable.
Digital signage throughout the theater
Full-motion placements on lobby plasma displays. Extends brand presence beyond the auditorium.
Retarget moviegoers on CTV and OTT
After cinema exposure, retarget the same moviegoer audience across premium streaming services using verified attendance data.
Banner & mobile reach for your moviegoers
Display and mobile ad retargeting to the verified moviegoer audience. Geo, demo, and behavior layers.
A single-theater 4-week campaign at one of Summerville's two locations runs $473 to $1,894. To cover both theaters and all 24 screens, a citywide campaign runs $1,420 to $2,841 for the same period. Summerville is a Tier 4 market with CPMs ranging from $34 to $40.
The two primary venues in Summerville are Azalea Square Stadium 16 and Movies 8 Summerville. Together they offer 24 screens and steady monthly traffic. Buy one location to target a specific trade area, or run across both for broader reach within Summerville and the greater Charleston market.
Locally, you are reaching households with a median income of $78,621 and an average resident age of 38. Nationally, cinema audiences skew younger than Netflix, Hulu, or NFL viewers, with a median age of 30. About 62% are multicultural and 50% attend as families, making it a broad cross-section that is actively present and watching together.
Cinema delivers attention ratings 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital platforms, and 2 to 6 times higher than live sports. In a market where many residents have cut the cord entirely, 60% of moviegoers no longer see traditional TV ads. Cinema reaches people other formats miss.
Common categories include restaurants and QSR chains (documented 2 to 3 times return on ad spend), automotive dealers (plus 34% foot traffic lift), and retail brands (plus 53% incremental visits). Local service businesses, healthcare providers, real estate firms, and entertainment venues also run campaigns effectively in this format.
Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political advertising are not accepted in cinema. These restrictions apply across the network regardless of local regulations. If your business falls outside those categories, the format is open. The team at Alluvit Media can confirm eligibility before you commit to a campaign.
Call for pricing tailored to your dates, film slate, and targeting.
