| Cover | Jul. 09, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 09, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | THE MARCUS CORPORATION |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | WI |
| Entity File Number | 1-12604 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 39-1139844 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 100 East Wisconsin Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1900 |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WI |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 53202 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Milwaukee |
| City Area Code | 414 |
| Local Phone Number | 905-1000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $1.00 par value |
| Trading Symbol | MCS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000062234 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
