Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Apr. 01, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (14,902)	$ (28,130)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of the net actuarial loss and prior service credit related to the pension, net of tax effect of $67 and $86, respectively	190	242
Fair market value adjustment of interest rate swaps, net of tax effect of $79 and $6, respectively	223	17
Reclassification adjustment on interest rate swaps included in interest expense, net of tax effect of $41, and $68, respectively	118	193
Other comprehensive income	531	452
Comprehensive loss	(14,371)	(27,678)
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to The Marcus Corporation	$ (14,371)	$ (27,678)