The magic of the big screen
in your own backyard.

Private Outdoor Cinema Rentals — Chicago & Suburbs

Build Your Screening
Discover

Chicago's Private Cinema Experience

Lantern Path Cinemas transforms your outdoor space into a private cinema. We arrive with everything — a 4K laser projector, immersive Atmos surround sound, a 200" inflatable screen, and hand-styled seating pods glowing with warm amber lantern light. You choose the film. We handle everything else.

A backyard cinema setup at dusk — inflatable screen, glowing orb path lighting, cozy seating pods with blankets, and string lights overhead Chicago Private Cinema Rental

The Process

Effortless from first click
to final credits.

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Build Your Screening

Use our quote builder to choose your package, select add-ons, and submit your inquiry. We confirm availability within 24 hours and send a booking agreement.

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We Set the Scene

Our team arrives before dusk to set up and calibrate the full system — projector, sound, screen, seating pods, and ambient lantern lighting. You don't lift a finger.

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Enjoy the Evening

Settle in and press play. We stay on-site throughout. At the end of the night, we strike the set completely — other than the lasting memories, you'll never know we were there.

Close-up of a backyard cinema seating pod — steaming mugs on a wooden table, chunky knit blanket over a camp chair, glowing amber orbs on the grass, and a movie playing on the inflatable screen in the background

Packages & Pricing

Build your perfect evening.

Start with just the essentials and customize your add-ons, or take advantage of discounts on a pre-built package. Weekend rates (Fri–Sun) adjust automatically when you select your date. Enter your address to calculate delivery.

Configure Your Evening
Weekend Rate Applied
Start here — everything builds on this, select add-ons below if desired
Essentials Package From $549
Weekday $549 · Weekend $799
  • 4K Triple-Laser Projector
  • 7.1.4 Atmos Certified Surround Sound
  • Apple TV 4K (stream from your own apps)
  • 120-inch Inflatable Screen
  • Silent Solar Battery — no generator, no fumes
  • Delivery, Setup, Calibration & On-Site Support
  • Complete Breakdown & Strike
  • 3 Hours Active Runtime
Select add-ons below, or choose a curated package for added savings.
Or — save with a curated package
Classic $899 Save $150 wkdy · $200 wknd
Everything in the Essentials Package + 200" Screen Upgrade + 1 Seating Pod
Select $1,249 Save $225 wkdy · $275 wknd
Everything in the Essentials Package + 200" Screen Upgrade + 2 Seating Pods + Our Signature Orb Lantern Path
Premiere $1,549 Save $275 wkdy · $325 wknd
Everything in the Essentials Package + 200" Screen Upgrade + 4 Seating Pods + Our Signature Orb Lantern Path + Complimentary Snack Package for Your Whole Group
Add-ons & Upgrades
A/V & Screen
Upgrade to 200" Pro Screen
Larger inflatable with L/R front channel speaker mounts
+$200
4K Blu-ray / DVD Player
Panasonic UB820 — Dolby Vision, HDR10+
+$65
Seating
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Seating Pods
Bench (back) · 2 low chairs · coffee table · table orb · seats 4 per pod
$300 · 1st pod
$175/ea add'l
Blankets
4 styled, sanitized blankets per pod
+$35/pod
Ambience
Signature Orb Lantern Path
24 glowing orbs (8"–24") arranged throughout your space
+$250
Runtime
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Extra Runtime
Base includes 3 hours active use
$150/hr
Protection
Rain Check Weather Hold
Reschedule or refund when NWS forecast shows adverse conditions
+$150
Damage Waiver
Limits client liability for accidental damage
+$99
Your Quote
    Estimated Total $549

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    Estimated
    Total     $549

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