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🎬 Outdoor Movie Night Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost to set up an outdoor movie night — projector screen, mini projector, speakers, extension cord, and seating.

Project Details

Screen Size (1=100", 2=120", 3=150")

1 = 100 inch diagonal, 2 = 120 inch, 3 = 150 inch

Audio Setup (1=bluetooth speaker, 2=outdoor speakers)

1 = single bluetooth speaker, 2 = wired outdoor speaker pair

Seating Type (1=blankets, 2=chairs)

1 = blankets and pillows on the ground, 2 = folding lawn chairs

Your Estimate

Enter your details and hit Calculate to see results.

Recommended Tools & Supplies

Outdoor Projector Screen

Inflatable or frame screens set up in minutes

Portable projector bright enough for evening use

Bluetooth Speaker

Wireless speaker — no cables, pairs with phone or projector

Outdoor Wired Speakers

Louder, better sound quality for larger groups

Outdoor Extension Cord

Power the projector and speakers from the house

Outdoor Blanket

Waterproof blanket for comfortable ground seating

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Pro Tips

✓ Wait until full dark for the best picture — start movies 30 minutes after sunset
✓ A 2,500+ lumen projector handles light ambient conditions well
✓ Inflatable screens are easiest to set up but less stable in wind
✓ Bring extra blankets — it gets cooler after dark even in summer

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