How to plan a Marvel marathon at your own pace
Calculate the time you need, choose a route and split the films into viewing sessions without losing the thread.
Choose the route before claiming the sofa
For a first viewing, we recommend release order: start with Iron Man and let each film introduce its connections. If you already know the stories, chronological order lets you revisit them from a different perspective. Avoid switching criteria midway if you want a list that is easy to follow.
How much time do you need?
The 38 films in our catalogue total approximately 83 hours and 7 minutes, based on the running times recorded on their pages. That is film time: add breaks and check the running time of the edition you plan to watch. This catalogue follows cinema releases; series and specials require additional time.
One film per session means 38 sessions. At two films per week, that would be about 19 weeks. You do not need to finish them all at once: choose a frequency you can maintain and allow more time for longer instalments.
Begin with a small block
The first phase is a practical way to try the route: start with Iron Man and continue through the list to The Avengers. You will get to know several individual stories before their meeting. If you would rather follow one character, open the saga directory and check which crossovers to include along the way.
Save your place
On the homepage, you can sign in, mark films as watched and check your remaining time. Before each session, open the film page to check the platform and running time. Subscriptions and catalogues change: a platform link does not guarantee that the film is still included.
A schedule you can adapt
With one weekly session, the first phase takes six weeks. With two sessions, it takes three. Avoid grouping films solely by running time: a pair such as Infinity War and Endgame may deserve separate days to maintain your attention, even though they form a connected story.
To alternate tones, follow releases rather than finishing every saga separately. If you pause the marathon, save the last title and check its connections before returning; you do not need a summary that might reveal the next film.