1 theater · 11 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Tempe, AZ

Cinema advertising on 11 screens in Tempe, AZ.

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.

11

Screens

26,400

Monthly Impressions

186K

City Population

Tempe, AZ gives advertisers direct access to one of the youngest, most educated urban audiences in the Phoenix metro. The median age is 29.9, nearly half of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and median household income is $77,643. That profile adds up to a market well-suited for brands targeting career-starters, renters, and young households with real purchasing power.

Centerpointe 11 is the only cinema in Tempe, with 11 screens and an estimated 26,400 monthly moviegoer impressions. A 4-week campaign runs $1,412 to $2,824 depending on format and placement. Cinema advertising here reaches cord-cutters and multicultural audiences who rarely show up in traditional TV buys, in an environment that consistently outperforms digital and streaming on attention metrics. For local and regional brands competing in the Phoenix market, Tempe is a precise, high-value placement.

What advertising in Tempe 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 $1,410 – $2,820 Tier 2 market rates up to 26,400 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 in Tempe cost?

A 4-week campaign at Centerpointe 11 runs from $1,412 to $2,824, depending on the ad format and number of screens included. Tempe is a Tier 2 market with CPMs ranging from $47 to $60. That puts your cost per thousand impressions below most local TV and connected TV buys, with stronger documented attention scores.

Who is the typical moviegoer audience in Tempe?

Tempe's cinema audience reflects the city's demographics closely. The national median moviegoer age is 30, nearly identical to Tempe's median of 29.9. Roughly 60% are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, 62% identify as multicultural, and about half attend as families. Traditional TV campaigns largely miss this group.

Where exactly does my ad appear at the theater?

Placements include on-screen pre-show advertising that runs in the auditorium before the feature film, plus lobby and digital display options depending on the location. The on-screen format is the core placement: full-screen, sound-on, no skip button, no competing content. Audiences are seated and paying attention before the film starts.

How does cinema advertising compare to streaming or social media in Tempe?

Cinema delivers 6 to 16 times the attention of social and digital placements, and 2 to 6 times the attention of live sports. For Tempe brands trying to reach cord-cutters who don't watch traditional TV, cinema fills a real gap. Lift studies show outcomes like a 53% increase in incremental retail visits and 34% more auto dealership foot traffic from comparable cinema campaigns.

How long does a campaign need to run to be effective?

The standard entry point is a 4-week campaign, which is what the Tempe pricing reflects. Four weeks gives your creative enough exposure across Centerpointe 11's 11 screens to build recall and drive action. Longer flights of 8 to 12 weeks are available and work well for brand-building objectives or competitive categories where repetition matters.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise in Tempe movie theaters?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political advertising are not accepted through this network. These restrictions apply market-wide and are not negotiable. Most retail, restaurant, healthcare, financial services, automotive, and service-category brands qualify without issue. If you are unsure whether your category is eligible, Alluvit Media can confirm before any campaign work begins.

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