# Backyard Theaters By Urban Quadrillionaire | Published 2007-05-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-theaters-pelicula-projector-popcorn References: [backyardtheater](http://backyardtheater.com/) When I hear the term “Home Theater”, the first thing that comes to mind is one of those really cool theater rooms you see on Cribs. Well there is always an exception to the rule! The new trend in [home theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optoma-photon-go) is "Backyard theaters". The basic backyard setup is a [projector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boom-air), [soundsystem](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortable-theater-seat), movie of your choice, refreshments, and friends. There are even thems like "Swim In" for people who have pools in their backyard, "Mom's Theater" for mothers that are looking to keep the kids entertained in a fun way, and movie thems Ex: One guy was showing Willy Wonka and passed out Willy Wonka bars! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Backyard Theaters:** The trend in home theaters is moving outdoors with a backyard setup including a projector, soundsystem, movie of choice, refreshments, and friends. - **Swim in Theaters:** There is a theme for backyard theaters with pools called 'Swim In' where movies can be watched while floating on a pool float or lounging poolside. - **Mom's Theater:** There is another theme for backyard theaters called 'Mom's Theater' which focuses on keeping kids entertained in a fun way. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry could benefit from investing in outdoor or theme-based home theater equipment. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry could incorporate backyard theaters as an amenity in hotel or resort properties. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Consumer electronics manufacturers could focus research and development on improving the quality and affordability of backyard theater equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent All-in-One Theater Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awol-theater-3500x.md) - [Laser Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epiqvision-mini.md) - [Portable Theater Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-htax7.md) - [Speaker-Flanked Projector Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-mini-theater.md) - [Curvilinear Home Theater Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomvdic-p2000ustrgb.md) - [Mobile Theater Projection Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore-nebula-x1-pro.md) - [Cinema-Grade Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-theatre.md) - [High-Res Bluetooth Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xshow-home-theater.md) - [Portable Outdoor Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-outdoor-projector.md)