How Much Does it Cost to Build a Movie Theater?
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a movie theater using US National Average costs from 2019 RSMeans cost data. If you would like to localize costs to your specific zip code, RSMeans Data Online allows you to easily localize the cost of your entire estimate to zip codes across the United States and Canada. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union and open shop labor for a 12,000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of movie theater models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2019 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available in RSMeans Data Online.
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Movie Theater Construction Cost Assumption |
| Location: |
US National Average
|
| Story Count: |
1
|
| Story Height (L.F.): |
20
|
| Floor Area (S.F.): |
12,000
|
| Basement Included: |
No
|
| Data Release: |
Year 2019
|
|
Movie Theater with Concrete Block / Steel Joists
| Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| SubTotal |
100% |
$136.36 |
$1,636,280.34 |
| Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$34.09 |
$409,070.09 |
| Architectural Fees |
7% |
$11.93 |
$143,174.53 |
| Total Building Cost |
$182.38 |
$2,188,524.95 |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| SubTotal |
100% |
$124.94 |
$1,499,338.31 |
| Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$31.24 |
$374,834.58 |
| Architectural Fees |
7% |
$10.93 |
$131,192.10 |
| Total Building Cost |
$167.11 |
$2,005,364.99 |
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:
Movie Theater with Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Joists
Movie Theater with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Steel Joists
Movie Theater with Metal Sandwich Panel / Steel Joists
Movie Theater with Precast Concrete / Steel Joists
Movie Theater with Tilt-up Concrete Panels / Steel Joists
