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Big Picture is an independent, single-screen movie theatre in Issaquah, Washington, operating as a 21+ venue with a lobby bar.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Big Picture is an independent, single-screen theatre located in Issaquah, Washington. It is a 21+ venue with a cozy Lobby Bar serving cocktails and wine, and it is available for corporate events and private parties. The business traces its roots to 1999, when the first Big Picture opened in Belltown, followed later by a location at Redmond Town Center, and in 2022 by the Issaquah location. Mark and Katie Stern are co-founders of Big Picture Theatres and are spouses.

History

Big Picture is an independent, single-screen theatre located in Issaquah, Washington. Its local roots run deep: in 1999 the first Big Picture opened in Belltown, then a short while later a location was added in Redmond Town Center, and in 2022 it opened in Issaquah. Mark and Katie Stern are co-founders of Big Picture Theatres and are spouses; as their business completed a 25-year journey, they shared insights on their evolution, cherished moments, and their one-of-a-kind business model. Mark Stern is a third-generation movie-theater owner; his grandfather opened his first movie theater in 1927 in Chicago, and his father also went into the theater business, owning several theaters in Chicago and the suburbs. Mark and Katie Stern were the first to open a movie theater on the West Coast that served cocktails in an upscale atmosphere.

Products and positioning

Independent, single-screen theatre with an upscale, 21+ cocktail-bar atmosphere.

Product categories. Movie screenings · Cocktails · Kitchen menu · Gift certificates · Event hosting

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