How much would it cost to build a movie theater on your own property for your home?
Posted on June 7th, 2010 by admin
Sometime in the near future I’m planning on building a private movie theater.
It will only have one room, but it’ll be about 100+ seats, with a huge screen.
It would have it’s own seperate building on my property.
I guess it’s like have one room from Cinemark, Regal, or AMC all to yourself.
Any idea how much that would cost on your own property in LA?
You’re looking around $725k to start with. Here’s my estimated breakdown.
* Seats: $275,000 (If you’re going for a high quality brand like Bass)
* Electronics: $150,000
* Carpet wall materials: $100,000
* Construction/Contractor Cost = $200,000 (Given your location. I’m probably still coming in low.)
June 7th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
You need to ask a building contractor. You have to take into account the cost of permits, architectural designs, electrical work, plumbing (you plan to have restoorms I hope), AC, etc.
I would say $200K plus.
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June 7th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Well it sounds like your talking about wanting to show your own movies which is just really a large venue home theater. If your wanting to charge admissions then your talking about having to open a movie theater.
If your talking about wanting to running big budget films then you would ether need to purchase a franchise, (Regal, AMC, etc) or have a independent movie house which shows classic movies or lower budget films. Of course the licensing and the costs associated with running large budget films is very expensive. Running independent films is not cheap ether, licensing, and rental fees for running the films and it is my understanding you must use a projectionist to run the films. The equipment and costs are also very expensive.
If your wanting to just show dvds to family and friends in a large home theater venue, depending on the size screen your wanting to have the quality of the picture your wanting to show will determine how expensive a projector you will need. Projectors to display on a very large screen with any real quality are extremely expensive. A good sound system to fill a rather large space would also be reasonably expensive. To give you some ideas, a good projector for what your wanting to do will be in the 100 to 150 thousand price range or more, and same would go for the sound system. So yes 250 thousand or more would not be unreasonable to put together a decent large venue home theater. Plus the building costs permits etc.
Kevin
35 years hi-end home audio video specialist
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June 7th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
75 cents
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June 7th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Sounds like a great project! Some of the info in the previous answers may be accurate but if you are really serious about this project, you’ll need to sit down with a custom theater designer. It would be very difficult to get an accurate overview of what will go into a project of this magnitude without an interview [We usually have more than one (sometimes several) meeting with the homeowners.]
Projection Systems that are both capable of medium to large format projection (as well as home theater quality sharpness and detail) can run into the high tens of thousands or even over $100k per projector. As the screen increases in size, the pixels (picture elements) will naturally become larger, so quality and resolution are more important than ever to maintain a high quality film like image. Remember you may need multiple projectors if 3-D is in your Screening Room’s plan.
Audio systems will generally run around the same neighborhood or more but there are different "types" of audio speaker and electronics systems that should be considered (Audiophile Grade, Classic Theater Electronic Systems, THX Certified Packages etc., etc.)
Acoustical design is another important factor for dialog intelligibility, dynamics and overall surround effects. Digital audio delay systems could be employed so that the middle and rear seating rows experience everything at exactly the same time that the front rows do. It is extremely important to ameliorate Lip Syncing effects (unless you prefer all your movies to look like a Japanese Kung Fu movie.) Outboard Digital Delays aren’t necessary for normally sized home theaters. A light weight version (designed for much smaller rooms) are usually included in conventional "over the counter" surround receivers or processors. This however will be a custom designed, commercial quality audio system, professionally tuned to your room.
Most Professional Screening Rooms and medium to large venue Theaters are theme based. Some time should be set aside to spend with the theater designer(s), choosing a proper theme based on YOUR personal taste and preferences. Seating should be comfortable as well as cosmetically pleasing. Everything matters!
AVIA-Designs based near Atlanta Georgia is one such design and installation firm that is capable of offering each of the products and services listed above. For more detailed answers or solutions for your Custom Screening Room / Theater, follow the link below. You may make an appointment either by phone or via e-mail.
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http://www.avia-designs.net
June 7th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Matthew, did you win the lottery? A year ago, you were thinking about applying for a stocking postion at Wal-Mart, and driving a 1998 Buick?
The answer to your question is $500,000 at a minimum. However, zoning would probably prohibit such a project, as it would be seen as a public facility: If it were to be used anywhere near capacity on a regular basis, it would certainly increase traffic in a residential area beyond what your neighbors would find accdeptable. Provision of sufficient parking would also be a concern to City Hall.
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June 7th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
You’re looking around $725k to start with. Here’s my estimated breakdown.
* Seats: $275,000 (If you’re going for a high quality brand like Bass)
* Electronics: $150,000
* Carpet wall materials: $100,000
* Construction/Contractor Cost = $200,000 (Given your location. I’m probably still coming in low.)
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http://www.hometheaterseatinghq.com