![]() "We can create different experiences to accommodate different groups of people," said Marcus. ![]() We have more than enough screens to make everybody comfortable."Īlthough Marcus said he hasn't heard of other theater chains that are reserving shows specifically for vaccinated people, he compared the move to other ways the chain accommodates groups of people - such as showings with partially darkened theaters for people with sensory sensitivities and screenings with captions for hearing impaired people. "If it works and people like it, great, then we'll expand it. Marcus doesn't want to predict which movies will have vaccination-required showings in the future, but he said older people and families seem to be the people who are least comfortable coming back to the movies, so movies that appeal to those audiences likely will be chosen. "We hear from people that there's a segment of the population who isn't comfortable going back to theaters yet," said Greg Marcus, CEO of Marcus Corp. "For them, if this is something that makes them feel better about going to the movies, we thought, 'Great, let's accommodate them.'"įor the next two weeks, the Ridge Cinema in New Berlin and North Shore Cinema in Mequon will have vaccination-required shows for "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," "King Richard" and "House of Gucci." Marcus will choose movies every two weeks to offer two daily shows - one in the afternoon and one in the evening - where vaccinations are required at their chosen theaters. ![]() 19, the theater chain will offer vaccination-required shows at select locations. Although proof of a COVID-19 vaccination isn't required to see a movie at most Marcus Theatres, starting Friday, Nov.
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