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Marcus Private Cinema

Marcus Private Cinema

Marcus Private Cinema allows you to invite up to 20 guests to socialize safely in your own, personal auditorium. That means the auditorium becomes your living room – just with extra space. You decide who to invite, what to play on the big screen and you can load up on your favorite snacks like movie-theatre popcorn. Plus, you are NOT in charge of the post-party clean up. What a perfect way to host a safe, fun and stress-free birthday party or social gathering. It’s also a great option for small business meetings or church or day care events.

Getting Started

Wondering how to reserve a Marcus Private Cinema? At select theatres (listed below), we offer a self-service booking option. Pick your location and find the Private Cinema auditorium. If that movie is a match with what you and your group want to see, select a showtime and proceed to check out. The cost is $175 for a ticket that covers up to 20 guests. Then, we’ll see you and your group at the theatre – just bring the ticket!

If you prefer to create a custom event, meaning you want a specific movie, time, to order snacks in advance, or want a different location than the ones listed, our full-service booking option is for you. Connect with one of our regional account managers with a click of the button below. You will be asked a few easy questions – like theatre of choice, preferred movie and contact info. A member of our team will be in touch within three business days.

Terms, times, dates, locations and bookings are subject to change which could include cancellation.

Plan Your Private Cinema

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Private Cinema and can I book online?

Private Cinema allows a small group to book an event in one of our auditoriums. Because an auditorium provides plenty of extra space, and given our enhanced safety protocols, Private Cinema is a safe way to socialize. It’s perfect for birthday parties, social events and other meetings/get togethers. Select theatres can be reserved online through our self-service booking option. All other events are reserved through our full-service booking option by talking with a regional account manager (https://www.marcustheatres.com/contact-marcus/group).

How many people do I need to book? Is it less expensive if I have less people? Does the location impact pricing?               

Our Private Cinema packages are priced for groups of 1-20. The price is $175 plus tax at ALL LOCATIONS when you pick a film from our catalog, no matter if you have one person or 20. There is not a discount for less people in your auditorium. Please note that we follow all local guidelines for capacity limits, which may impact the number of guests allowed in an auditorium.   

What if I have more than 20 people?

We can accommodate groups of most sizes! Instead of booking through the online, self-service Private Cinema option, simply click here for the full-service booking option, which connects you to a Regional Account Manager. Please share your anticipated group size at the time of booking, so we can give you the proper seat count and quote. The cost of additional people will be dependent on your group size and choice of movie. Please note that we follow all local guidelines for capacity limits, which may impact the number of guests allowed in an auditorium.  

Can I choose my movie? What movies can I choose from?

Our film list is changing daily. We will do our best to have as many new releases that we can, and will also have favorite classics titles as well. For the most current list of films playing, please visit https://www.marcustheatres.com/movies/now-playing. By providing your Regional Account Manager with a date you would like to have your screening, we will make every effort to deliver a list of available titles prior to your screenings.

Will there be enough space for social distancing? What else is Marcus Theatres doing to deliver a safe movie going experience? Do we have to wear masks in our theatres? Can we sit next to each other?

When you give us the number of attendees for your event, we place you in an auditorium that not only comfortably fits your group, but provides plenty of space for appropriate social distancing. Marcus Theatres is mask mandatory, unless you are actively eating or drinking. You are responsible for seating in your auditorium, but each and every seat is cleaned, sanitized and ready for you. For more information about our updated safety protocols, visit: https://www.marcustheatres.com/reopening.   

How much time do I need to book a Private Cinema event? When and how do I pay? Can I just book at the theatre?

For the select theatres that offer the self-service booking option, the reservation can be pretty immediate provided the pre-set choices work for you. For the full-service booking option, we need 2-10 days’ notice to book a private screening. Payment is due at the time of contract. We can’t hold a space for you without payment. Unfortunately, we cannot take bookings at the theatre. Please visit https://www.marcustheatres.com/contact-marcus/group to contact someone directly.

If we have a birthday party there, can we bring in a cake or decorate?

Unfortunately, with this offer, no outside decorations, food or beverage is allowed. However, we are happy to work with you to provide traditional movie-theatre treats for your guests. Simply discuss your options with a regional account manager through the full-service booking option.

What is included in the $175 Private Cinema reservation?

  • Whether you reserve your auditorium through the online, self-service or full-service option in which you work with one of our team members, you’ll get an auditorium with enough space to socially distance for 20 people
  • You’ll also have the opportunity to select a movie from our catalog to play for your group
  • To further customize your event, you may also take advantage of the following through the full-service booking option:
    • Order concession snacks with a discount if you pre-purchase and pay in one lump sum
    • Arrive 30 minutes early to socialize before the main feature
    • Host more than 20 guests (local guidelines permitting), your choice of movie, date and time

Can I bring in a Blu-ray DVD or a Streaming Device and watch that?

For us to show anything on the big screen, we have to obtain the rights to do so. Typically, there is an extra $350 fee for these rights. In addition, some film studios require that we secure the content directly from them, which could take up to 10 days.

What is your cancelation policy? Is there a refund available if your theatre should close?

If you reserve your auditorium online, through the self-service booking option, the policy is NO REFUNDS. If your reservation is through the full-service option, working with one of our regional account managers, you can cancel without any penalty up to 10 days before your event. If less than 10 days, you will receive half of your deposit plus any accrued charges. And of course, if the theatre is required to temporarily close, you will receive a full refund.

How can I book? What’s the next steps?

Select theatres can be reserved online through our self-service booking option. Simply click on your local theatre below to see what's playing at Marcus Private Cinema. All other events are reserved through our full-service booking option by talking with a regional account manager. Simply fill out a form at https://www.marcustheatres.com/contact-marcus/group. You will receive a response within three business days. After you have answered all of the questions and are ready for a contract, you will receive one via Sertifi (our online signing and payment service). If you do not see one within a day of being told you will receive one, please check your junk folder, as it may have gone there. There will be a link to pay via credit card and a contract to E-Sign. The terms of the contract will be communicated to the theatre on your behalf. If you need to make any additional changes, please contact the event coordinator as noted on your contract.

*All events are subject to operating hours of open locations

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