1 theater · 12 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Sunnyvale, CA

Cinema advertising on 12 screens in Sunnyvale, 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.

12

Screens

33,100

4-Week Impressions (est.)

153K

City Population

Sunnyvale is Silicon Valley, with a median household income of $181,862 and a population where nearly 70% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. That kind of audience is hard to reach at scale, and most channels charge accordingly for the attempt. Cinema advertising puts the same professionals and families in front of a screen they're actually watching.

The city has one theater, Sunnyvale 12, with 12 screens generating an estimated 38,400 moviegoer impressions per month. For brands targeting an educated, high-income, tech-adjacent market in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose metro, it's a direct path into the right room. Sixty percent of cinema audiences are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so traditional TV buys won't find them.

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

What does cinema advertising cost in Sunnyvale?

A 4-week campaign in Sunnyvale typically runs $4,300 to $4,800, 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 Sunnyvale?

Local and regional brands in automotive, finance, real estate, tech services, restaurants, and healthcare are common advertisers here. Sunnyvale's median household income of $181,862 also makes it a strong fit for luxury brands and B2B companies targeting decision-makers. Any brand looking to reach high-income, educated adults has reason to consider this placement.

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

Cinema delivers 2 to 6 times the attention of live sports and 6 to 16 times that of social and digital placements. Streaming audiences skew older and are increasingly fragmented. In Sunnyvale, 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters, which means cinema is likely reaching people your CTV and linear TV buys are already missing.

Where exactly does my ad appear in the theater?

Ads run in the pre-show sequence before the feature film. This includes on-screen placements during the auditorium fill period and spots closer to showtime. You are reaching a seated audience in a darkened room with no scrolling, no skipping, and no competing screens.

How long should a cinema campaign run in Sunnyvale?

Four weeks is the standard entry point, aligned with typical film cycles, so you get consistent reach as different audiences move through the same screens. Brands that run longer campaigns, 8 to 12 weeks, build stronger recall. At 38,400 monthly impressions across 12 screens, frequency adds up fast, even in a single-theater market.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise at Sunnyvale 12?

Yes. Cinema does not accept advertising for alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, or political campaigns. These restrictions apply across the network regardless of local regulations. If your business falls into one of those categories, cinema is not the right channel. All other major industry categories are eligible to advertise.

Ready to advertise in Sunnyvale?

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