Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 24, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 24, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net earnings (loss)	$ 1,759	$ (39,440)	$ (49,737)	$ (85,844)
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 $84, $64, $256 and $194, respectively	243	184	727	549
Fair market value adjustment of interest rate swaps, net of tax benefit of $4, $10, $0 and $358, respectively	(10)	(30)		(1,015)
Reclassification adjustment on interest rate swaps included in interest expense, net of tax effect of $42, $81, $153 and $177, respectively	118	227	432	500
Other comprehensive income	351	381	1,159	34
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,110	(39,059)	(48,578)	(85,810)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests				(23)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to The Marcus Corporation	$ 2,110	$ (39,059)	$ (48,578)	$ (85,787)