How popular isMonterey Cinema in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 18.3K branded searches for Monterey Cinema in New Zealand which is up 40% over the last 11 months. Monterey Cinema holds 33.3% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand neighbourhood cinemas and is ranked 1st of 6 competitors for search popularity.
Monterey Cinema33.3%
Bridgeway Cinemas27%
Embassy 3 Cinemas14.9%
Starlight Cinema12.1%
The Vic Devonport6.6%
Luxe Cinemas6.1%
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Which neighbourhood cinemas compete with Monterey Cinema?
Share of Search by month for Monterey Cinema, Bridgeway Cinemas, Embassy 3 Cinemas, Starlight Cinema, The Vic Devonport, Luxe Cinemas. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Monterey Cinema | Bridgeway Cinemas | Embassy 3 Cinemas | Starlight Cinema | The Vic Devonport | Luxe Cinemas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.1% | 35.3% | 15.9% | 0.17% | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.4% | 33.2% | 14.9% | 0.16% | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.9% | 29% | 19.6% | 0.18% | 8.8% | 7.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.1% | 30.4% | 16.8% | 0.17% | 7.6% | 9% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.2% | 31% | 17.1% | 0.33% | 9.3% | 9% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.5% | 27.1% | 15% | 2.3% | 10% | 10.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.2% | 24.1% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 6% | 8.1% |
| May 2026 | 30.6% | 27% | 14.9% | 12.2% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.5% | 30.2% | 13.6% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.9% | 24.5% | 16.5% | 13.4% | 6% | 5.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.3% | 27% | 14.9% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 33.3% | 18.3K | -11.1% | -0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27% | 14.8K | 0% | +2.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.9% | 8.2K | -18.1% | -1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.1% | 6.7K | -18.3% | -1.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.6% | 3.6K | -0.27% | +0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6.1% | 3.3K | -3.2% | +0.4 points |
33.3%
held 1st · 18.3K estimated branded searches · -11.1% vs prior month · -0.6 points
27%
held 2nd · 14.8K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · +2.5 points
14.9%
held 3rd · 8.2K estimated branded searches · -18.1% vs prior month · -1.6 points
12.1%
held 4th · 6.7K estimated branded searches · -18.3% vs prior month · -1.3 points
6.6%
held 5th · 3.6K estimated branded searches · -0.27% vs prior month · +0.6 points
6.1%
held 6th · 3.3K estimated branded searches · -3.2% vs prior month · +0.4 points
Compare search popularity between Monterey Cinema and its closest rivals
- Monterey Cinema vs Bridgeway Cinemas: compare search popularity
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- Monterey Cinema vs The Vic Devonport: compare search popularity
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How has branded search demand for Monterey Cinema changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Monterey Cinema in New Zealand rose from 13K to 18.3K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Monterey Cinema’s estimated Share of Search among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand increased from 31.1% to 33.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Monterey Cinema’s estimated Share of Search among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand peaked at 36.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 30.6% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Monterey Cinema rose from 2nd to 1st among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand neighbourhood cinemas in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Bridgeway Cinemas gained estimated Share of Search among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand, from 24.5% to 27%.
In August 2026, The Vic Devonport gained estimated Share of Search among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand, from 6% to 6.6%.
In August 2026, Embassy 3 Cinemas lost estimated Share of Search among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand, from 16.5% to 14.9%.
In August 2026, Starlight Cinema lost estimated Share of Search among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand, from 13.4% to 12.1%.
In August 2026, Monterey Cinema lost estimated Share of Search among neighbourhood cinemas in New Zealand, from 33.9% to 33.3%.
How is Monterey Cinema measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Monterey Cinema’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
7 branded search terms
- monterey cinema
- monterey cinema movies
- monterey cinema near me
- monterey cinema nz
- monterey cinema upper hutt
- monterey howick
- montereycinema
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