2025 Best Picture Events
Presented by Black Bag - in Theatres March 14
Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern are proud to celebrate this year's Best Picture and Short Film nominees! Check below for each of the events, movie lineups, and participating locations.
Best Picture Showcase Best Picture Marathons Live Viewing Parties Order Bites Online
Best Picture Showcase - February 19 thru March 2
Most Best Picture nominees along with both animated and live-action shorts will play at participating theatres. Purchase individual tickets below or a passport for access to every film in the series!
REMINDER FOR PASSPORT HOLDERS: If you are using the Best Picture Passport, please ensure that the date you select for the movies below falls within the series date range of February 19 thru March 2 and is playing at one of the participating Best Picture Showcase theatres. Passports are not valid for the Best Picture Marathon showings.
Anora - Tickets
The Brutalist - Tickets
A Complete Unknown - Tickets
Conclave - Tickets
Dune: Part Two - Tickets
I'm Still Here - Tickets
Nickel Boys - Tickets
The Substance - Tickets
Wicked - Tickets
Best Short Films (Live Action) - Tickets
Best Short Films (Animation) - Tickets
*Subject to tax.
2025 Best Picture Marathons - February 22 and March 1
Each nominated Best Picture film will play in a marathon format across two dates.
Tickets are $35* for each individual marathon day and include:
- Admission to 5 Best Picture-nominated films
- A 20% concession discount (alcohol excluded)
- A collectible lanyard
February 22 Movies and Start Times:
- I'm Still Here (10 a.m.)
- A Complete Unknown (12:35 p.m.)
- Nickel Boys (3:10 p.m.)
- The Substance (5:50 p.m.)
- Dune: Part Two (8:30 p.m.)
March 1 Movies and Start Times:
- Animated Shorts (10 a.m.)
- Anora (12:00 p.m.)
- Conclave (2:35 p.m.)
- Wicked (4:55 p.m.)
- The Brutalist (7:55 p.m.)
Buy February 22 Tickets Buy March 1 Tickets
Please Note: Passports cannot be used for the Best Picture Marathon showings. Participating marathon locations can be seen on ticket pages linked directly above.
Best Picture Live Viewing Parties - March 2
Watch the Live Broadcast of the Academy Awards at 6 PM at participating theatre bar locations - no ticket required!
Activities and offerings include:
- 1/2 off apps and taps
- Special themed cocktails
- Trivia and games
- You Pick the Winners Contest
Viewing Party Locations:
Marcus Theatres Locations: Gurnee (The Wall), Majestic Brookfield, Oakdale, Palace, Ronnie's, Twin Creek
Movie Tavern Locations: Aurora, Exton, Hulen, Horizon Village, Juban Crossing, Little Rock, Roswell
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is not affiliated with these events.
Please note: Locations below are for the Best Picture showcase only. Please check the other event sections above to see those specific locations.
Available at these theatres
Addison Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
Brannon Crossing Cinema
Cape West Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
Cedar Rapids Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
Collegeville Cinema
Crosswoods Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
Duluth Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
Elgin Cinema
Zaffiro's Express
Gurnee Mills Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
Juban Crossing Cinema
Lincoln Grand Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
Little Rock Cinema
Majestic Cinema of Brookfield
Zaffiro's Express
Menomonee Falls Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
North Shore Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's
Zaffiro's Express
Oakdale Cinema
Take Five Lounge
O'Fallon Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Reel Sizzle
Orland Park Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Reel Sizzle
Oshkosh Cinema
Zaffiro's Express
Palace Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
Pickerington Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
Point Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
Renaissance Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
Ronnie's Cinema + IMAX
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
Reel Sizzle
Rosemount Cinema
Zaffiro's Express
Sheboygan Cinema
Zaffiro's Express
South Shore Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
Southbridge Crossing Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
St. Charles Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Village Pointe Cinema
Take Five Lounge
Zaffiro's Express
Williamsburg Cinema
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