Milwaukee, November 20, 2023… It's the most festive moviegoing time of the year, and Marcus Theatres® surveyed its Magical Movie Rewards℠ (MMR) loyalty members in 17 states to hear about their holiday plans and what new releases they're looking forward to seeing in movie theatres. Respondents are from Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Ninety-six percent of moviegoers surveyed plan to flock to the theatres in November and December for whimsy, action, and even some history! Fans are buzzing about various movies, including a family film about a girl with a wish, a fan-favorite character from the DC Universe, two highly anticipated prequels, and one famous military commander.
Top-Five New Releases (% of respondents planning to see in a movie theatre)
- Wonka (55%)
- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (50%)
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (45%)
- Napoleon (44%)
- Wish (41%)
"Every season is movie season, but there's no better time to gather family and friends and head to the theatre than the holidays," said Mark Gramz, president of Marcus Theatres. "I'm especially excited that this year's top five movies highlight the big-screen experience! You can't replicate seeing an intense battle scene or visiting a fantastical world at home. These movies are made to be experienced on a massive screen like our SuperScreen DLX® and UltraScreen DLX® with Dolby® Atmos® multidimensional sound. Movie fans can also see Napoleon, Wonka, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom on ScreenX, our 270-degree viewing experience, at our Marcus Ridge location in New Berlin."
Fan-favorite classic movies that get you in the holiday spirit play a big role in creating traditions and memories. This year, Elf took back the Christmas crown after surrendering it last year to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, making it the holiday classic MMR members want to see most. All of the merriest movies will be coming back to theatres in the Seasons' Screening Film Series and Passport, which will run for 4 weeks beginning on Nov. 26 and can be purchased for $6 per movie or a $20 passport that gifts the holder one holiday classic a week for 4 weeks.
Favorite Holiday Classic Movie (% of respondents looking forward to rewatching a classic)
- Elf (55%)
- Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (50%)
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (49%)
- A Christmas Story and It's a Wonderful Life (44%)
- The Polar Express (36%)
Win a Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern Experience Package
Gifts are part of the holiday tradition, and for the third year in a row, experiences are the No. 1 gift moviegoers want to give and receive. To celebrate the season of making memories, Marcus is choosing three winners to receive the Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern Experience Package, which includes four diamond movie tickets, one $100 Marcus Theatres gift card, one family-size popcorn, one 2024 Ultimate Popcorn Tub, and two candy treats. (**Abbreviated contest rules below.) For official contest rules and to enter, go to www.marcustheatres.com/2024movieexperience.
The top three gifts MMR members will give this year are gift cards for experiences (62%), products (37%), and clothing (33%.); the top three that they are looking to receive this year are also gift cards for experiences (66%), products (39%), and clothing (28%).
Celebrate the holidays with us and visit www.MarcusTheatres.com for Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern locations, showtimes, and tickets to this holiday season's must-see movies.
**Abbreviated Contest Rules: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes runs from 11/20/2023 – 12/31/2023. Open only to adult residents of AR, CO, GA, IL, IA, KY, LA, MN, MO, NE, ND, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, and WI. Limit one (1) entry. For Official Rules and prize descriptions visit, MarcusTheatres.com/2024MovieExperienceRules. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries. Sponsor: Marcus Theatres Corporation, 100 E. Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 2000, Milwaukee, WI 53202. www.marcustheatres.com/2024movieexperience.
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