Pop-Up Cinema

Pop-Up Cinema Eastern Iowa’s outdoor movie authority! Huge portable cinemas for outdoor and indoor applications. You just enjoy the show. It’s our problem free philosophy!
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Full service, we bring the Pop-Up Cinema to your event, we set it up and we run it. -Movies, live tv, video games, media presentations and more.
-Outdoor viewing can begin 15 minutes after sunset.
-We project from behind the screen so you can sit/stand/walk/play worry free!
-On-site operator runs the system from behind the screen.
-Cinematic 2600 watt pro audio system.
-Simple to power. Runs on 1

standard power cord.
-Access to most movie titles old and new. SYSTEMS

OPTIMUS PRIME SYSTEM
Indoors Only (for large indoor spaces we still recommend outdoor systems)
52 square foot aluminum framed screen
Total system footprint: 15wX8d
Ideal viewing distance: 10’-30’
$249 Movie
$375 Sporting Event or Double Feature
Save 20% Mon-Thu

HULK SYSTEM
Small Yards
52 square foot screen
Total system footprint: 20wX15d
Ideal viewing distance 10’-30’
$249 Movie
$375 Sporting Event or Double Feature
Save 20% Mon-Thu

KING KONG SYSTEM
Average Yards
84 square foot screen
Total system footprint: 30wX20d
Ideal viewing distance: 20’-50’
$299 Movie
$449 Sporting Event or Double Feature
Save 20% Mon-Thu

GODZILLA SYSTEM
Large Yards
144 square foot screen
Total system footprint: 40wX30d
Ideal viewing distance: 30’-100’
$429 Movie
$645 Sporting Event or Double Feature
Save 20% Mon-Thu

KRAKEN SYSTEM
Very Large Yards - Parks
220 square foot screen
Total system footprint: 50wX30d
Ideal viewing distance: 40’-150’
$549 Movie
$825 Sporting Event or Double Feature
Save 20% Mon-Thu

DJ A LA CARTE
$60/hr
Music before or after your movie

-Book online or FB message, e-mail, call or text.
-Mileage fee applies outside Linn County IA ($2/mile one way)
-No weather contingency. If Mother Nature (which includes sustained winds over 10mph) cancels our movie party, we can reschedule or refund your deposit. Movie licenses are NOT required for residential outdoor (or indoor) movie parties. Only movies shown in a public or commercial setting need to have rights purchased. In those public or commercial situations, licensing responsibility is assumed by the event host. Upon request, Pop-Up Cinema can offer guidance and information on requisite licensing, but we cannot acquire the license on your behalf.

Special thanks to Coe College for having us back for another annual freshman orientation movie night!
08/20/2024

Special thanks to Coe College for having us back for another annual freshman orientation movie night!

Couple of great events this past weekend.  Some fall dates still available.  Book now at www.popupcinemacr.com
08/07/2024

Couple of great events this past weekend. Some fall dates still available. Book now at www.popupcinemacr.com

08/02/2024
Our third year at Rowley Days.  Thanks for your continued support!
07/27/2024

Our third year at Rowley Days. Thanks for your continued support!

2 weekends in a row the weatherman had us thinking we were gonna need to cancel.  And 2 weekends in a row Mother Nature ...
06/16/2024

2 weekends in a row the weatherman had us thinking we were gonna need to cancel. And 2 weekends in a row Mother Nature came through for us!

All systems are a go!  Mother Nature is in full bloom and so is outdoor movie season.  Backyard parties, public events, ...
05/10/2024

All systems are a go! Mother Nature is in full bloom and so is outdoor movie season. Backyard parties, public events, indoors too. Full service, from set-up to operation and tear down, we do it all. You just enjoy the show! Get more details and book your Pop-Up Cinema online today at www.popupcinemacr.com.

Pop-Up Cinema has a variety of system sizes ranging from small backyard parties to large public events, and indoor optio...
04/12/2024

Pop-Up Cinema has a variety of system sizes ranging from small backyard parties to large public events, and indoor options too! Full service, we deliver and operate all of our systems, you just enjoy the show. Book your Pop-Up Cinema today at www.popupcinemacr.com.

We're just 3 weeks away from kicking off our fourth outdoor movie season!  Hard to believe, I know.  Small private backy...
03/14/2024

We're just 3 weeks away from kicking off our fourth outdoor movie season! Hard to believe, I know. Small private backyard parties to large public movie events, we've got a system for any occasion. Indoor options too. Get more info and book online at www.popupcinemacr.com.

This warm weather has us thinking about outdoor movie season!  Our 2024 booking calendar is now live at www.popupcinemac...
02/01/2024

This warm weather has us thinking about outdoor movie season! Our 2024 booking calendar is now live at www.popupcinemacr.com

Thanks to the Oak Hill Jackson neighborhood for having us for movie night on the side of the Linn County Public Health b...
10/20/2023

Thanks to the Oak Hill Jackson neighborhood for having us for movie night on the side of the Linn County Public Health building. What a novel idea, and what a privilege to be a part of it!

I’m not sure what was more impressive tonight, this weather or this crowd.  One of the best shows of the year.  Thanks S...
09/30/2023

I’m not sure what was more impressive tonight, this weather or this crowd. One of the best shows of the year. Thanks Summit Schools for the third year in a row.

Backyard birthday party time!
09/17/2023

Backyard birthday party time!

Third year in a row at this assisted living community, and they are 3 for 3 on absolutely perfect weather.
09/14/2023

Third year in a row at this assisted living community, and they are 3 for 3 on absolutely perfect weather.

Indoor systems, guys, we got em!  Tonight’s show was a bit of an obstacle course, but there is always a way!   We can al...
09/12/2023

Indoor systems, guys, we got em! Tonight’s show was a bit of an obstacle course, but there is always a way! We can also use our systems for media files (weddings etc).

Funny thing about showing an outdoor movie to a bunch of college dorm dwellers…nobody owns a chair!  Pop-Up Cinema thank...
08/22/2023

Funny thing about showing an outdoor movie to a bunch of college dorm dwellers…nobody owns a chair! Pop-Up Cinema thanks Coe College.

Awesome front yard movie tonight.  One couple even came walking up the street with a sofa!
08/20/2023

Awesome front yard movie tonight. One couple even came walking up the street with a sofa!

Pop-Up Cinema thanks City of Maquoketa for having us for Field of Dreams on the ball diamond. And everybody thanks Russ ...
08/18/2023

Pop-Up Cinema thanks City of Maquoketa for having us for Field of Dreams on the ball diamond. And everybody thanks Russ from the Ghost Players of Field Of Dreams for making a completely unannounced appearance, surprising absolutely everyone!

Did you know we also do live sports?  Football season is coming up.  Got a nice outdoor entertaining area?  Book a Pop-U...
08/03/2023

Did you know we also do live sports? Football season is coming up. Got a nice outdoor entertaining area? Book a Pop-Up Cinema for a big game!

Thanks to Rowley IA for bringing us back for another annual Rowley Days movie night.  Beautiful weather this year!
07/22/2023

Thanks to Rowley IA for bringing us back for another annual Rowley Days movie night. Beautiful weather this year!

Nice crowd on the Palo baseball field for The Sandlot.  Food and snowcone trucks, Palo knows what’s up!
06/04/2023

Nice crowd on the Palo baseball field for The Sandlot. Food and snowcone trucks, Palo knows what’s up!

05/30/2023

Pop-up Cinema will show movies in parks, your backyard

Tonight we DJ’ed a dance party for a couple hours, then after sunset, Ila picked a great movie for her 9th birthday.  Ca...
05/20/2023

Tonight we DJ’ed a dance party for a couple hours, then after sunset, Ila picked a great movie for her 9th birthday. Can you name it from this screenshot?

Outdoor movie season is upon us! Book a Pop-Up Cinema for your next backyard party or outdoor event at www.popupcinemacr...
05/05/2023

Outdoor movie season is upon us! Book a Pop-Up Cinema for your next backyard party or outdoor event at www.popupcinemacr.com

Have you ever watched a movie outdoors?  What movie was it?  Who did you watch it with?  What did you snack on?  I'll be...
03/28/2023

Have you ever watched a movie outdoors? What movie was it? Who did you watch it with? What did you snack on? I'll bet you remember all of those things, because outdoor movies are just that memorable! Priced comparably to bounce houses, a Pop-Up Cinema is the perfect way to take your party or event to that next level and create memories that will last a lifetime. Book now at www.popupcinemacr.com

Happy March!!!  The temps are shaping up beautifully, reminding us that outdoor party season is just around the corner! ...
03/03/2023

Happy March!!! The temps are shaping up beautifully, reminding us that outdoor party season is just around the corner! We’re local, we set up and operate all of our systems, you just enjoy the show! We have sizes for small yards to public parks (indoors too). Movies, live sports, video games, you name it, everything looks epic on our huge screens. Reserve a Pop-Up Cinema for your event today @ www.popupcinemacr.com

“Pop-Up Gymina” season is still in full swing.  They’re a great option for hosting winter time movie events.  Booking fo...
02/04/2023

“Pop-Up Gymina” season is still in full swing. They’re a great option for hosting winter time movie events. Booking for all of 2023 is now available at www.popupcinemacr.com

Another successful gymnasium movie night.  These are an excellent option, any time of year, for communities without a lo...
10/31/2022

Another successful gymnasium movie night. These are an excellent option, any time of year, for communities without a local movie theater. 22’ tall screen, big cinematic sound, Pop-Up Cinemas perform exceptionally good indoors. Maybe we’ll start marketing these shows as Pop-Up Gyminas!

As the seasons change, Pop-Up Cinemas can keep right on poppin’ indoors!  Our smallest screen will even fit in a standar...
10/29/2022

As the seasons change, Pop-Up Cinemas can keep right on poppin’ indoors! Our smallest screen will even fit in a standard 8’ tall room. Book yours today @ popupcinemacr.com

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