Nothing beats the excitement that comes with watching a movie in the theater. You have a large HD screen in front of you, a bucket of popcorn in one hand, and the chill ambiance that comes with the cinema – sounds nice, doesn’t it? However, if you’re not an avid cinema-goer, you might wonder: Do movies in theaters start on time? After all, you don’t want to arrive too early.
Unfortunately, movies do not start at the stated showtime. Theaters play about 20-30 minutes of preshow material (including ads and trailers) before they do. So, be ready to wait for a little while!
Read on to find out more about how theaters make money, why going to one is a good experience, and the assortment of snacks you can get while there.
Why Do They Show Ads?
You may not know this, but ads are a major source of revenue for the theater. The more people they have seated to view it, the more money they can charge. Plus, these ads work out great if you’re running late because you won’t be missing any of the actual film!
How Much Does It Cost to Advertise?
Movie theater advertising is a great way to increase your impact. After all, your audience is already there, relaxed and seated – so your ad may even intrigue them. Different theater chains will charge you different rates to display your ad, ranging from $3000 to more.
So, if you have enough money to spare, why not?
How Do Movie Theatres Make Money?
Apart from earning from advertisements, movie theaters receive about 40% of each sold ticket. Other income sources include food, drink, merchandise sales, and public funding.
While we are on the topic of movie theatres, here is a video about some weird facts about movie theatres:
Do Movie Runtimes Include Credits?
Yes, they do! The running time of each film begins from its very first distributor logo up to the very last end credit. If there’s any fun post-credit scene, then that’s included too.
We don’t know about you, but we certainly wait that extra minute just to catch a glimpse of the post-credit scene – and more often than not, they’re worth the wait!
What Snacks Can I Get?
From peanuts, M&Ms, hotdogs, pizza to nachos – the world (of snacks) is your oyster in the movie theater. Just thinking about all this food is making our mouths water – but be careful! Movie theater food is generally more expensive, so come with your pockets prepared.
Conclusion
So while the snacks may be expensive and the preshow material a tad bit boring – going to the theater can be a great experience. Not only is it a nice way to spend time with your friends and family, but you get to enjoy the movie on a large screen with high-quality sound too. Plus, nothing beats the buttery perfection of movie theater popcorn. Trust us, we’ve tried – and you just can’t make the same at home.
So why not head to your local theater and catch one of the latest releases? We hope you have a fun time!
