Milwaukee…Marcus Theatres® and Movie Tavern® celebrate the year’s most acclaimed films with the annual Best Picture Showcase featuring individual, passport, and marathon screening options. Presented by Marcus Movie Club, the circuit’s movie subscription service, the showcase is designed to help moviegoers catch up or revisit the films nominated to win Best Picture on Hollywood’s biggest night, Sunday, March 15.
“Awards season is one of the most exciting times of the year for movie lovers,” said Mark Gramz, President of Marcus Theatres. “Our Best Picture Showcase allows guests to experience these films the way they were meant to be seen, on the big screen, while offering flexible viewing options and exceptional value.”
BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY MARCUS MOVIE CLUB
The Best Picture Showcase is comprised of the 10 films nominated for the 98th Annual Academy Awards and this year’s nominated animated and live-action shorts. Screenings will take place at 57 Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern locations throughout the nation from March 4-15. For locations and showtimes, please visit marcustheatres.com/bestpicture2026.
BEST PICTURE PASSPORTS
Screen multiple movies and save big with two immersive Marcus passport admission options available at 57 Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern locations:
- The Pick 4 Passport: See four nominated films of the moviegoer’s choice for $28, saving over $30 compared against individual admission.
- The All Access Passport: Screen all ten Best Picture movies, both blocks of nominated shorts, and receive a 20% discount on concessions, food and beverage for just $70.
Learn more about the Best Picture Showcase savings at marcustheatres.com/bestpicture2026.
BEST PICTURE MARATHONS
Commit to a marathon available at 26 Marcus Theatres’ locations. Best Picture Marathons are broken into two screening days, each featuring five films.
- Marcus Best Picture Marathon: See five of the Best Picture nominees on March 7 for $35. Attendees also receive a Marcus Movie Club lanyard and a 20% discount on concessions, food and beverage purchases on 3/7.
- Marcus Best Picture Marathon: See five of the Best Picture nominees on March 14 for $35. Attendees also receive a Marcus Movie Club lanyard and a 20% discount on concessions, food and beverage purchases on 3/14.
Learn more about the Best Picture Showcase savings at marcustheatres.com/bestpicture2026.
BEST PICTURE LINEUP
Bugonia (R) – Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
F1: The Movie (PG-13) – A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver.
Frankenstein (R) – Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Hamnet (PG-13) – After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss.
Marty Supreme (R) – Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.
One Battle After Another (R) – When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own.
The Secret Agent (R) – In 1977, a technology expert flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks.
Sentimental Value (PG-13) – An intimate exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art.
Sinners (R) – Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Train Dreams (PG-13) – Based on Denis Johnson's beloved novella, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century.
Nominated Animated Short Films – (Various Ratings) – Butterfly | Forevergreen | The Girl Who Cried Pearls | Retirement Plan | Three Sisters
Nominated Live Action Short Films – (Various Ratings) – Butcher’s Stain | A Friend of Dorothy | Jane Austen’s Period Drama | The Singers | Two People Exchanging Salvia
Visit marcustheatres.com/bestpicture to get ready for the 2026 movie awards season.
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About Marcus Theatres
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 BistroPlex® brands. For more information, please visit www.marcustheatres.com and follow the company on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.
