Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jul. 01, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jul. 01, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 8,960	$ (23,366)	$ (5,942)	$ (51,496)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Amortization of the net actuarial loss and prior service credit related to the pension, net of tax effect of $67, $86, $134 and $172 , respectively	190	242	380	484
Fair market value adjustment of interest rate swap, net of tax effect (benefit) of $37, $(2), $116 and $4, respectively	106	(7)	329	10
Reclassification adjustment on interest rate swap included in interest expense, net of tax effect of $31, $43, $72 and $111, respectively	88	121	206	314
Other comprehensive income	384	356	915	808
Comprehensive income (loss)	9,344	(23,010)	(5,027)	(50,688)
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to The Marcus Corporation	$ 9,344	$ (23,010)	$ (5,027)	$ (50,688)