Marcus Corporation Celebrates 90 Years of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) officially celebrated its 90^th anniversary on Saturday, November 1, 2025, marking nine decades of entrepreneurship and innovation in entertainment and hospitality. In honor of this achievement, Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin proclaimed November 1, 2025, as “Marcus Corporation Day.”

“My grandfather started the company with just one movie theatre in Ripon, Wisconsin, which we still operate today,” said Gregory S. Marcus, chief executive officer of Marcus Corporation. “He was just 24 years old at the time. Imagine if he knew then what his dream would become 90 years later! These nine decades have been defined by incredible growth, new innovations, as well as achievement over adversity. But some things have stayed exactly the same, namely our commitment to delivering an exceptional experience for our guests and the high regard we have for our associates who make it happen.”

On November 1, 1935, Marcus Corporation was founded by Ben Marcus with the opening of the first Marcus Theatre in Ripon, Wisconsin. The company then expanded into the food and beverage industry in the 1950s before entering the lodging industry in the 1960s. From that single-screen theatre, Marcus Corporation has grown to 78 theatres with 985 screens, 16 hotels and resorts, and over 40 restaurants, bars and lounges in 19 states.

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From its humble beginnings, Marcus Theatres has grown into the nation’s fourth largest theatre circuit. Since its founding, the division has achieved significant growth, broadening its footprint through strategic acquisitions and establishing itself as an industry leader focused on elevating the moviegoing experience. Today, Marcus Theatres is recognized for its strong marketing initiatives, enticing food and beverage offerings, and state-of-the-art amenities, like the highest percentage of premium large format screens and luxury recliner seating amongst its competitors.

True to its commitment to delivering memorable movie moments, Marcus Theatres regularly tests the latest in moviegoing technology and amenities that will appeal to all generations of moviegoers. Most recently, Marcus Theatres expanded its SCREENX offerings, bringing the 270-degree panoramic movie experience to auditoriums in Illinois, Minnesota and Ohio in spring 2025. This commitment to delivering memorable movie moments has built a loyal fan base of millions of Marcus Movie Reward members and increasingly growing subscribers of its new Marcus Movie Club membership program, while also engaging new audiences through viral TikToks and other marketing strategies.