Marcus Theatres Best Picture Screenings, discount days, and more

When the weather starts heating up, cooling down at the movies are a great option. Marcus Theatres discount days and other ticket deals so you can hit up more movies this year, no matter the weather!

Read below for Marcus Theatres discounts and special offers!

Film Series and Events

$3 movies for Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Winter Film Series

January 24 thru March 16, 2025 

Catch a family-friendly movie for just $3 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m., from January 24 thru March 16, 2025  at Marcus Theatres in Crosswoods and Pickerington.

Specially sized popcorn and fountain drinks discounted too. There’s even a passport to catch all of the movies for just $15!

See more details here. 

$3 Movies at Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Winter Film Series

Best Picture Showcase and Marathon at Marcus Theatres

February 19 – March 2, 2025. Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern are proud to showcase this year’s Best Picture nominees, along with both animated and live-action shorts! Experience this season’s best films on the big screen.

The Best Picture Passport entitles the passport holder to see each film at any theatre hosting the showcase! Options include an All Access Passport for every film in the showcase for $70* or a Pick 4 Passport for $28*. Individual tickets can be purchased for the best picture nominees as well.

Plus Magical Movie Rewards Members receive 20% off concessions during the run of these showings!

Best Picture Marathon

Crosswoods Cinema will also be hosting 2025 Best Picture Marathons on February 22 and March 1, 2025.  Each nominated Best Picture film will play in a marathon format across two dates.

Tickets are $35* for each individual marathon day and include admission to 5 Best Picture-nominated films, a 20% concession discount (alcohol excluded), a collectible lanyard

February 22 Movies 
I’m Still Here (10 a.m.)
A Complete Unknown (12:35 p.m.)
Nickel Boys (3:10 p.m.)
The Substance (5:50 p.m.)
Dune: Part Two (8:30 p.m.)

March 1 Movies 
Animated Shorts (10 a.m.)
Anora (12:00 p.m.)
Conclave (2:35 p.m.)
Wicked (4:55 p.m.)
The Brutalist (7:55 p.m.)

Find all of the details on the website.

Value Tuesdays Specials

See the hottest blockbusters for ONLY $6-$7 Every Tuesday* and enjoy great concession specials too! 

In addition to discount tickets, Magical Movie Rewards members enjoy these great food and beverage specials on Value Tuesdays! From popcorn to pizza – we’ve got you covered. 

*Ticket prices are subject to tax where applicable. Offer is valid starting at 6am on Tuesday. Additional charge for 4DX, IMAX and 3D. Not valid for Special Events. Limited time only. Excludes Value Cinemas. 

$7.50 Student Thursdays

Every Thursday, students of all ages & school faculty can enjoy blockbuster movies* for only $7.50 and a FREE Complimentary-Size popcorn. Just show your school ID.

*Ticket prices are subject to tax where applicable. Additional charge for 3D, 4DX, SuperScreen DLX, UltraScreen DLX and IMAX. Not valid for special events. Must show student ID. Excludes Value Cinemas. Campus Ripon Cinema offers $5 movies, every day!

$7 Senior Matinees on Friday

Every Friday Marcus Theatre and Movie Tavern have special admission prices for anyone age 60 and over. Come and enjoy a movie at any Marcus Theatres or Movie Tavern with our Young at Heart® special – only $7 for any show that starts before 4 PM. 

Young at Heart Concessions Offers

$3.50  14 oz. Soda
$3.50  44 oz. Popcorn
$3.00  Hot Dog (1/8 lb.)

*Ticket prices are subject to tax where applicable. Young at Heart® program valid for patrons age 60 and over. Additional charge for 3D, 4DX, SuperScreen DLX, UltraScreen DLX and IMAX. Admission and concession specials available for Friday showtimes before 5:30pm.

Magical Movie Rewards

Get special discounts and offers as a Magical Movie Rewards member. Earn points or every purchase and turn those points into rewards.

You’ll also get discounted concessions on Value Tuesdays, ZERO online or mobile ticketing fees, FREE refills on fountain drinks, NEW discounts on food & beverages every month, FREE invites to early movie screenings, and EXCLUSIVE special offers & personalized weekly emails

CROSSWOODS CINEMA
200 Hutchinson Ave.
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 436-9818

PICKERINGTON CINEMA
1776 Hill Road North
 Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 759-8616

Looking for more movie fun?

Not quite ready for the theatre experience? Drive-in theatres are still in full swing, and the cooler pre-fall evenings are perfect for drive-in movies!

Drive in Theaters in Ohio, including Columbus and Central Ohio

Expired deals (these usually come back each year!)

Marcus Kids Dream Summer Film Series

Catch a family-friendly movie for just $3 on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 5 through September 1, 2022.

While $3 is cheap, you can also get 2 FREE tickets to the show? Find details about how to redeem vouchers courtesy of American Family Insurance. 

Marcus Theatres is also offering $3 popcorn and drink specials.

See full schedule here!

Season’s Screenings Retro Series at Marcus Theatres

November 26 thru December 21, 2023 to see classic holiday films, back on the big screen! Tickets are only $6, or get your holiday movie fix with our Season’s Screenings Passport, which lets you enjoy any 4 of the great holiday titles for $20.

See full schedule here

Flashback Cinema Series

Sundays and Wednesdays
Don’t miss some of the best all-time classic movies back on the BIG SCREEN at Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern. You can also purchase a Flashback Cinema Passport to see 4 of the movies for just $20+ tax!

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Marcus Theatres Sunday Passport: 3 movies for $18

Sundays are a great day to take in a movie, and now you can save money on movie tickets on Sundays! Marcus Theatres Sunday Passport will allow you to enjoy 3 movies for $18 on Sundays through November 17, 2024.

For just $18, you can see any 3 movies at any time, or use your Fall Passport to get tickets for family or friends and share the moviegoing experience together. There is no limit to the number of Fall Passports you can buy or movies you can see through this promotion.

Find out about the Sunday Movie Passport here.

Marcus Theatres Sunday Passport: 3 movies for $18