Construction Cost Estimates for Movie Theater in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a movie theater using US National Average costs from 2013 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 12000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a movie theater in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of movie theater models by state .
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on Construction Estimating Software
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Movie Theater Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Joists
| Cost Estimate (Union Labor) | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $123.50 | $1,482,000 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $30.88 | $370,500 |
| Architectural Fees | 7% | $10.81 | $129,700 |
| Total Building Cost | $165.18 | $1,982,200 | |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $114.79 | $1,377,500 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $28.70 | $344,400 |
| Architectural Fees | 7% | $10.04 | $120,500 |
| Total Building Cost | $153.53 | $1,842,400 | |