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Author Topic: Average film rental costs for 2013? Martin Thuss Film Handler Posts: 20 From: Strathoy, Ontario, Canada Registered: Nov 2013 posted 05-17-2014 08:51 AM                        Is anyone on this thread able to tell me the average film rental cost for first-run and second-run movies in 2013? I imagine this information can be gleaned from Rentrak, but as we are not open yet, we do not have access to this system. I need the information for the financial model I am working on for our new theatre. I'm guessing the averages are somewhere in the neighborhood of 54% (first-run) and 30% (second-run), but I'd like to get accurate and recent figures if I can. Thanks in advance!  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-17-2014 09:19 AM                        I think your figures are pretty close.  |  IP: Logged Tony Ratcliff Expert Film Handler Posts: 216 From: Madison, IN, USA Registered: Mar 2002 posted 05-17-2014 04:27 PM                     I think you are low on the sub-run. Most studios are not going below 35% any more. I haven't paid below 35% in years. Also want to take into account the minimum rental amount, which continues to rise. Used to be $150. But I haven't seen below $250 in a long time. If you are still 35mm, the min can be as high as $500.  |  IP: Logged Andrew Thomas Master Film Handler Posts: 273 From: Pearland, TX, USA Registered: Jun 2012 posted 05-17-2014 10:20 PM                     Depends on to many factors to count. But if you are primarily playing on the break, your numbers are going to be closer to 58-60%, particularly if playing major hollywood content. If you are playing off the break a few weeks, you can easily save 4-8% in rentals.  |  IP: Logged Dominic Espinosa Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1172 From: Boulder Creek, CA. Registered: Jan 2004 posted 05-19-2014 08:53 AM                     Your mileage may vary. Subs $350 vs 35% should be expected. First-run will depend more on how competitive you and your market are really. Expect 55% average on first-run, mainstream. Slightly less for indie.  |  IP: Logged

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