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Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Blockbusters Fuel Record Memorial Day Weekend at Marcus Theatres
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Marcus Theatres ®, the nation's fourth largest theatre circuit and a division of Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that it achieved a record-setting Memorial Day weekend in box office sales, attendance, concessions, food and beverage revenue and per cap. With the holiday weekend serving as the unofficial start to the busy summer season, crowds were drawn to the blockbuster hits Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. In addition, strong carryover performances from Final Destination: Bloodlines, Thunderbolts*, and Sinners contributed to the record weekend results. Throughout its 17-state circuit, Marcus Theatres drew moviegoers from all generations and communities to enjoy not only a blockbuster slate of films, but industry-leading amenities including the highest percentage of recliner seating, expansive premium large format screens, and enticing food and beverage options. Records shattered during the holiday weekend include: Best Memorial Day weekend four-day box office All-time highest Memorial Day weekend four-day attendance Top-grossing Memorial Day weekend of all time for premium formats, including Marcus Ultra Screen DLX and Super Screen DLX, ScreenX and IMAX Highest Memorial Day weekend concessions, food and beverage revenue and per cap Best Memorial Day weekend film opening ever with Lilo & Stitch 'Coming off an exciting April featuring the massive success of both A Minecraft Movie and Sinners, this Memorial Day weekend broke our all-time records, with the incredible reception to the fun family live-action film, Lilo & Stitch and the action-packed Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,' said Greg Marcus, chief executive officer of Marcus Corporation. 'Once again, huge audiences came out for the experience of enjoying these films on the big screen in theatres. We expect the momentum to continue throughout the summer with an exciting slate of films ahead.' The long holiday weekend jumpstarts an incredible lineup of summer releases, including Karate Kid: Legends (May 30), From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (June 6), How to Train Your Dragon (June 13), Elio (June 20), F1 (June 27), M3GAN 2.0 (June 27), Jurassic World Rebirth (July 2), Superman (July 11), I Know What You Did Last Summer (July 18), The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25), Naked Gun (August 1), The Bad Guys 2 (August 1), and Freakier Friday (August 8). Other highly anticipated films later in 2025 include The Conjuring: Last Rites (September 5), Downton Abbey 3 (September 12), Tron: Ares (October 10), The Black Phone 2 (October 17), Mortal Kombat 2 (October 24), Now You See Me: Now You Don't (November 14), Wicked: For Good (November 21), Zootopia 2 (November 26), Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (December 5), The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (December 19) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (December 19). 'Congratulations to our amazing Marcus Theatres team. With theatres busy from open to close all weekend long, they delivered an unforgettable experience for our customers,' said Mark Gramz, president of Marcus Theatres. 'As moviegoers very well know, you simply cannot replicate the in-person movie experience from your couch. With so much to experience at Marcus Theatres, including our selection of fantastic food and beverages, incredible luxury seating, amazing sound and immersive screens, the movies are the hot destination this summer and all year long.' Marcus Theatres ®, a division of Marcus Corporation, is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the United States and currently owns or operates 985 screens at 78 locations in 17 states under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern® by Marcus and Bistro Plex ® brands. For more information, please visit and follow the company on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Marcus Corporation is a leader in the lodging and entertainment industries, with significant company-owned real estate assets. In addition to its Marcus Theatres division, its lodging division, Marcus ® Hotels & Resorts, owns and/or manages 16 hotels, resorts and other properties in eight states. For more information, please visit the company's website at
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A 270-degree movie screen that wraps around the walls has opened in Shakopee
Marcus Theatres unveiled its Screen X theater in Minnesota earlier this month. The 270-degree screen debuted with the opening of Thunderbolts* at Southbridge Crossing Cinema in Shakopee. Screen X, which aims to create a more immersive theater experience, expands films beyond the front-of-theater screen, putting the action on the side walls of the theater as well. The company, which is separate from Marcus Theatres, works with studios to identify scenes that would benefit from the extended screen on a film-by-film basis, Pamela Henson, Marcus Theatres' Director of Media and Communications, said during a media unveiling. Around the country, Screen X is currently available at select theaters from B&B Theatres, Regal Cinemas, Cinemark, and Marcus Theatres, with AMC planning to open some this summer, per the Hollywood Reporter. However, the only one in Minnesota outside of Southbridge Crossing Cinema is at B&B Theatres Bloomington 13 at the Mall of America. Starting with Thunderbolts*, there are a handful of features and concert films that will be available in Screen X through the end of the year. First up will be Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning and the live-action How to Train Your Dragon. Later in the year, 28 Years Later, Predator: Badlands, Jurassic World Rebirth, F1, and Wicked: For Good, will be available in Screen X, among other movies.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Marcus Theatres' Q1 Loss Widens On Softer Than Expected Box Office Before ‘Minecraft', ‘Sinners' Turned Things Around
Marcus Theatres, the nation's no. 4 chain, saw losses in the March quarter grow to $6.3 million from $5.7 million on a softer box office and higher costs before A Minecraft Movie and Sinners reignited moviegoing in April. Revenue rose 7.5% to $87.4 million due largely to four more operating days vs the prior year period. More from Deadline The company cited higher film costs as a percentage of admissions revenues and higher labor expenses vs a strike-crippled Q1 2024. Attendance rose 7% and average ticket prices fell 5% on the impact of pricing promotions like the $7 Everyday Matinee and Value Tuesday, and an 'unfavorable ticket mix' with an increased number of family films. Captain America: Brave New World, Mufasa: The Lion King, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Dog Man and Moana 2 were the top performers. Concession revenues per customer rose 2.9%. 'While the overall performance of the first quarter film slate was disappointing, the start to the second quarter has exceeded expectations with the smashing success of A Minecraft Movie,' said Theatres president Mark Gramz. 'The box office hot streak continued in April with A Minecraft Movie holding strong and The King of Kings, The Amateur and Sinners exceeding expectations. With the recent strong opening weekend performance of Marvel's Thunderbolt* kicking off the summer movie season, momentum continues to build' ahead of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, F1, Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman, Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon. In April, the circuit announced the addition of three new 270-degree panoramic ScreenX auditoriums in Illinois, Minnesota, and Ohio for the premiere weekend of Thunderbolts*. Milwaukee-based Marcus has two businesses, movie theaters and hotels. CEO Greg Marcus will host a call with analysts on the quarter at 11 ET. Best of Deadline Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
