Ad Submission Deadlines & Specifications
Ad Submission Deadlines
Ads must be submitted by the ad submission deadline. If the ad deadline is missed, your ad will not appear and no refund will be provided.
If you have selected more than one month and wish to change your ad artwork for any future month, it is the advertiser's responsibility to submit the new artwork to the Cinema Advertising Manager by the applicable ad deadline. Ad deadlines are published on our website and are not sent as individual reminders. If updated artwork is not received by the deadline, we will continue running the most recent ad on file.
Upcoming Ad
Deadlines
Ad artwork is due the last Friday of each month by 4pm EST.
August 2026
artwork deadline
31
July
September 2026
artwork deadline
28
August
October 2026
artwork deadline
25
September
Ad Requirements & Specifications
When creating your on-screen ad, there are several technical and creative specifications you should consider to ensure your advertisement is effective and meets the cinema's requirements. Below are some general guidelines to follow:
Still image specs
- Resolution: Minimum 1080p (1920×1080); 2K (2048×1080) or 4K (4096×2160) preferred.
- File Format: JPEG or PNG
- Color: RGB
Video specs
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (widescreen)
- Resolution: Minimum 1080p; 2K or 4K preferred
- File Format: MOV or MP4
- Sound Format: 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound ideal
- Duration: No more than 30 seconds per monthly slot
Still image specs
- Resolution: Minimum 1080p (1920×1080); 2K (2048×1080) or 4K (4096×2160) preferred.
- File Format: JPEG or PNG
- Color: RGB
Video specs
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (widescreen)
- Resolution: Minimum 1080p; 2K or 4K preferred
- File Format: MOV or MP4
- Sound Format: 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound ideal
- Duration: No more than 30 seconds per monthly slot
- Finished Size: 6" W × 12" H. Add .125" bleed on all sides.
- Resolution: 300 dpi
- File Format: PDF, JPEG, or PNG
- Color: RGB or CMYK
- Download the tabletop ad specifications template
Ensure the content is suitable for all audiences, considering that cinema ads will be shown before various film ratings. Warehouse Cinemas reserves the right to decline an ad. If your ad is deemed inappropriate, a refund will be issued, or if sufficient time is available, you may replace your ad with something more appropriate.
- You may also email your artwork directly to the Cinema Advertising Manager.
- Please be sure to name your file with your company's name so it's easy for us to identify.
- Artwork must be submitted by the deadline. No exceptions.
