Outdoor Movie Screens for Rent
We provide equipment and full-service outdoor movie screen rentals for local parks, schools, churches, apartments and festivals.
Get everything you need for a magical night at the movies. We include a large movie screen rental, and all the fancy equipment like the projector and sound system. Plus, a friendly tech will host your extraordinary outdoor cinema experience.
Outdoor Movie Screen Rentals in Akron, Canton, Cleveland & Northeast Ohio
Lights, camera, action! Transform your backyard, park, school, church, festival, or community gathering into an unforgettable outdoor movie theater with Game Craze Party Rentals and FunFlicks Outdoor Movies Ohio.
We specialize in outdoor movie screen rentals throughout Northeast Ohio, offering giant inflatable projection screens, professional movie equipment, mobile LED screens, and complete outdoor cinema experiences. Whether you're entertaining 50 guests at a backyard birthday party or organizing a large community movie night, we can help you select the right screen and production package.
Our professional movie packages can include delivery, setup, projection equipment, sound systems, an experienced onsite technician, and teardown. Instead of worrying about the equipment, you can concentrate on creating a memorable experience for your guests.
Serving Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Medina, Massillon, Hudson, Cuyahoga Falls, Kent, Wooster, North Canton, and surrounding Northeast Ohio communities, with additional Ohio locations available by request.
Choose the Right Outdoor Movie Screen Size for Your Event
Not every movie night needs the same size screen. Game Craze and FunFlicks offer multiple inflatable movie screen sizes to accommodate everything from intimate backyard parties to large outdoor community celebrations.
16-Foot Backyard Movie Screen Rental
Our 16-foot inflatable movie screen is ideal for smaller gatherings, backyard birthdays, family movie nights, pool parties, and neighborhood celebrations. This option is recommended for audiences of approximately 50 people or fewer, depending on the seating arrangement.
Explore our 16-foot backyard movie screen rental.
21-Foot and 26-Foot Inflatable Movie Screens
Planning a school movie night, church family event, apartment community gathering, or neighborhood block party? Our midsize inflatable movie screens offer an excellent balance of screen size and event flexibility.
The 26-foot Blockbuster Movie Screen features an approximately 20-foot-wide by 12-foot-high viewing area, providing a large outdoor cinema experience without requiring one of our biggest screens.
Explore our outdoor movie screen options.
32-Foot and 40-Foot Giant Outdoor Movie Screens
For larger school events, city-sponsored Movies in the Park programs, festivals, colleges, and corporate gatherings, our giant inflatable screens create a dramatic outdoor theater experience.
Our 32-foot Elite Movie Screen has an approximately 25-foot by 16-foot viewing area, while the 40-foot Epic Movie Screen offers an approximately 30-foot by 17-foot viewing area.
These larger screens are excellent choices when your audience is spread across a wide lawn, athletic field, or outdoor venue. Our team can help determine the appropriate screen based on viewing distance, attendance, available space, and site conditions.
Extra-Large Movie Screens and Drive-In Movies
Planning a large festival, university event, or drive-in movie? We also offer extra-large screen configurations and professional drive-in movie packages.
Our drive-in movie experiences can include projection or LED display options, professional sound solutions, and event technical support. We can help plan a layout that works for your parking area and expected attendance.
Explore our drive-in movie screen rentals.
Inflatable Movie Screens vs. Mobile LED Screens: Which Is Better?
One of the most important decisions when planning an outdoor movie event is whether to use a traditional inflatable projection screen or a mobile LED display.
Game Craze Party Rentals and FunFlicks Outdoor Movies offer both technologies, allowing us to recommend a solution based on your event time, audience size, location, and budget.
| Feature | Inflatable Projection Screen | Mobile LED Screen |
|---|---|---|
| Best viewing time | After dark | Daytime, evening, or nighttime |
| Screen technology | Projector and inflatable screen | Self-illuminating LED display |
| Typical events | Movie nights, parks, schools, backyards | Festivals, sports, concerts, daytime movies |
| Ambient light | Dark conditions recommended | Designed for brighter environments |
| Screen size options | Multiple large-format screens | Trailer-mounted and modular configurations |
| Budget | Generally more economical | Generally higher production cost |
Traditional Inflatable Movie Screen Rentals
Inflatable movie screens deliver the classic outdoor cinema experience. They are especially popular for summer Movies in the Park programs, neighborhood movie nights, church gatherings, school celebrations, and backyard parties.
Because projection requires sufficiently dark conditions, movie showtimes typically begin around dusk or after sunset, depending on the season and available ambient light.
Mobile LED Movie Screen Rentals
Want to show a movie before sunset? A mobile LED screen rental gives you greater scheduling flexibility. LED displays produce their own light, allowing content to be viewed during daylight hours as well as at night.
LED screens are also excellent for live sporting events, tailgates, corporate presentations, graduation ceremonies, sponsor advertising, concerts, festivals, and community watch parties.
Game Craze offers trailer-mounted LED displays and professional modular LED video walls for different event environments.
Explore all LED screen rentals or learn more about our professional LED video wall.
Outdoor Movie Rentals for Schools, Parks, Churches & Community Events
Outdoor movies bring people together. They create affordable entertainment opportunities for communities, encourage family participation, and give organizations a memorable event that guests can enjoy across generations.
Movies in the Park and Parks & Recreation Programs
Municipalities and parks departments throughout Northeast Ohio use outdoor movies to create family-friendly summer entertainment. A Movies in the Park series can encourage residents to explore local parks, build community connections, and support neighborhood businesses.
We can help parks departments plan individual movie nights or a series of events throughout the season. LED screens also make earlier start times possible when darkness would otherwise delay a family movie.
Explore our LED Movies in the Park option.
School Movie Nights and PTA Events
Outdoor movie nights are a popular choice for elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, parent-teacher organizations, and school districts. They're ideal for welcome-back celebrations, end-of-year activities, family nights, and school fundraisers.
Combine your movie experience with Game Craze party rentals and attractions to create an expanded family entertainment event.
Church Movie Nights and Family Outreach
Churches can use outdoor movies for family fellowship, youth group gatherings, community outreach, Vacation Bible School celebrations, and seasonal events. Our team helps handle the technical details so volunteers and organizers can focus on their guests.
Apartment Communities and Neighborhood Events
Apartment complexes, homeowners associations, country clubs, and residential communities can turn an ordinary evening into a special resident experience with a professionally hosted outdoor movie.
Corporate Events and Employee Appreciation
Outdoor movies can add a relaxed entertainment experience to company picnics, employee appreciation events, corporate family days, and team celebrations. LED screens can also display company messages, event schedules, sponsor recognition, and other approved content.
Colleges, Universities and Large Festivals
From campus welcome weeks and student activities to festivals and large public gatherings, our movie screens and LED displays offer flexible entertainment solutions for organizations planning events with larger audiences.
What's Included With a Professional Outdoor Movie Screen Rental?
When you book an eligible full-service movie package through Game Craze Party Rentals and FunFlicks Outdoor Movies, your rental can include:
- Professional inflatable movie screen or LED display
- Delivery and professional equipment setup
- Projection equipment for traditional movie screens
- Professional sound equipment
- Experienced onsite event technician or movie host
- Technical assistance during the scheduled event
- Equipment teardown and removal
- Planning assistance with screen size and site requirements
Equipment and services vary by package. Ask about microphones, drive-in audio, content connections, electrical requirements, and other audiovisual needs when requesting your quote.
Why Choose Game Craze Party Rentals and FunFlicks Outdoor Movies?
Game Craze Party Rentals and FunFlicks Outdoor Movies combine professional audiovisual equipment with the experience needed to manage outdoor entertainment events of different sizes.
Our team has experience providing outdoor movie events for families, municipalities, schools, churches, communities, and organizations throughout Ohio.
- Full-service options: Professional delivery, setup, operation, and teardown.
- Multiple screen sizes: From backyard movie screens to giant outdoor displays.
- Projection and LED technology: Choose the solution best suited to your event schedule.
- Experienced technicians: Professional assistance with event equipment and operation.
- Local event expertise: Serving Northeast Ohio from our Norton, Ohio location.
- More entertainment options: Combine movies with other Game Craze attractions and event rentals.
Outdoor Movie Screen Rentals in Akron, Canton, Cleveland & Northeast Ohio
Game Craze Party Rentals and FunFlicks Outdoor Movies provide movie screen rental services throughout Northeast Ohio, including:
- Summit County: Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Stow, Barberton, Green, Norton, and surrounding communities.
- Stark County: Canton, North Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Louisville, and surrounding communities.
- Cuyahoga County: Cleveland, Parma, Strongsville, Beachwood, Westlake, Solon, and surrounding communities.
- Medina County: Medina, Brunswick, Wadsworth, and surrounding communities.
- Portage County: Kent, Ravenna, Streetsboro, Aurora, and surrounding communities.
- Wayne County: Wooster, Orrville, Rittman, and surrounding communities.
Planning an event elsewhere in Ohio? Contact us with your location, event date, and audience size to discuss available movie screen and LED display options.
Frequently Asked Questions About Outdoor Movie Screen Rentals
1. How much does an outdoor movie screen rental cost?
Pricing depends on screen size, event location, rental duration, and equipment requirements. Our 16-foot backyard movie screen is currently listed starting at $549, while larger projection and LED screen packages have different pricing. Request a quote for your specific event.
2. What sizes of outdoor movie screens do you rent?
We offer multiple inflatable movie screen sizes, including 16-foot, 21-foot, 26-foot, 32-foot, 40-foot, and larger screen options. We also provide mobile LED displays and modular LED video walls.
3. Can an outdoor movie start before sunset?
Traditional projection screens generally require darkness for the best picture. If you want to begin earlier, an LED screen may be a better choice because it can display content during daylight hours.
4. Do outdoor movie screen rentals include a projector and sound system?
Our full-service projection movie packages can include a projector, professional sound equipment, and other necessary movie presentation equipment. Confirm the exact inclusions for your selected package.
5. Is a technician included with the movie screen rental?
Our professionally hosted movie packages include an onsite technician who helps with setup, equipment operation, and teardown. Package details may vary.
6. How many people can watch a movie on your screens?
Audience capacity depends on screen size, viewing distance, and venue layout. Our 16-foot backyard screen is recommended for gatherings of approximately 50 people or fewer, while our larger screens accommodate substantially bigger audiences.
7. Can you set up a movie screen indoors?
Indoor movie setups may be possible when the venue has sufficient ceiling height, floor space, access, and appropriate lighting conditions. We also offer LED video walls suitable for many indoor events.
8. What happens if it rains on the day of our outdoor movie?
Outdoor movie events are weather-dependent. Some movie packages offer a Weather Assurance Plan with rescheduling options, subject to the terms of your reservation and date availability. Ask about the policy for your selected package.
9. Do we need electricity for an outdoor movie screen?
Most projection movie packages require access to suitable electrical power. Certain LED setups may have additional power options. Our team will review your electrical requirements before your event.
10. Can we show any movie at a public outdoor movie event?
Public movie showings generally require appropriate public performance rights, even when admission is free. Schools, municipalities, churches, and organizations should confirm the necessary licensing permissions before their event. We can help discuss the technical requirements for presenting your selected content.
11. Can we rent a movie screen for a drive-in movie?
Yes. We offer drive-in movie screen rental options using traditional projection and LED display technology. Packages can include professional audio solutions and technical support based on the venue and audience.
12. Do you deliver outdoor movie screens to Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and surrounding areas?
Yes. Game Craze Party Rentals and FunFlicks Outdoor Movies serve Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and communities throughout Northeast Ohio. Additional Ohio locations may also be available. Contact us to confirm delivery and event availability.
Book Your Outdoor Movie Screen Rental Today
Ready to bring the magic of the movies to your next event? Whether you're planning a backyard movie night, school celebration, church event, corporate gathering, or community Movies in the Park series, Game Craze Party Rentals and FunFlicks Outdoor Movies are ready to help.
Tell us your event date, location, estimated audience size, and preferred start time. We'll help you choose the right outdoor movie screen or LED display.
Game Craze Party Rentals
Norton, Ohio
Phone: (330) 752-2351
Email: office@gamecrazeparty.com
