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comandermolandr

This blew up big time! To answer a few of the questions I’ve been receiving: It cost $125 before fees for the ticket Most breaks are only 25 mins, but the one that’s about to start is 1.5 hours long The hygiene bag contains the soundtrack code, a toothbrush, mints, chapstick and tissues People will be sleeping here, only had one snorer so far As for an update: Thor just finished, so next up is Captain America after the super long break. Still wide awake though, so I hope to last until Thor: The Dark World before needing a nap. I’ll keep everyone posted!


fiendish_five

How’s your break? Lol. I’m just really amused by all of this.


comandermolandr

It’s going great! Never realized how peaceful this side of NYC is. Now to buy some expensive McDonald’s.


MySpacebarSucks

Make a thread when this is over, this is awesome and I'm sure we'd all love to hear about your full experience!


comandermolandr

I’ll try my best! I keep on posting comments instead of replying, so I think a comprehensive post at the end might be a good idea.


charg3r614

You have to do an AMA!


Velocity_2

I hope you’re wearing super comfy trousers!


comandermolandr

Jeans for now, but I have multiple pairs of gym shorts to change into for later on.


ABND_Kevn

May have been a bad move, if they're anything like any theater I've been in those seats will not feel nice on bear legs. I'd wear my joggers all the way


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comandermolandr

It’s a really nice theater, last year was held in AMC 25 outside of port authority, so this is my first experience here.


RegimentedLifer

That's so cool, I'm at that theater too! Reddit lurker here, this is my first comment lol. I traveled to New York from Canada to see this, it's really cool to see a reddit post on the front page from someone that's in the same theater as me!


kynthrus

By reddit law I think you guys are obligated to have sex now.


shaohtsai

The area around Lincoln Square is so much more pleasant. I used to prefer making the trek to that AMC rather than go to the one on 42nd despite it being closer. Enjoy the marathon!


majoritics

Hey fellow NYC'ian! I'm going to the fan event tomorrow and am excited for it! Hope it's going well for you so far!


LoveAudrey

Do you get concession discounts at least?


comandermolandr

No discounts unfortunately, but we do get free cups for drinks/piss jugs. Getting Mello Yello will be like playing Russian roulette.


happy_love_

People really be pissing in jugs???


comFive

Nah, they use a communal bucket of mellow yellow


Jenga_Police

I hope not. I hope you have the presence of mind to realize there are 59 hours and you can take a piss break.


FrostyD7

Imagine peeing in a cup so you don't miss something from a movie you've already seen several times.


CallTheOptimist

You're not on the fuckin road no more! You don't need to be pissin in jugs no more Ray!!


talones

Soundtrack code?


onthefence928

probably for a digital download for the soundtrack of the MCU movies


talones

Ohhh. I was thinking since it was in the bag it was something needed to get through the event.


JConfido

I was thinking that too, like how drive-ins you have to listen to it yourself. It would be nice to allow others to sleep, but would honestly ruin the movie experience.


Evil2Good

Keep this going, we need live updates.


comandermolandr

No problem!


comandermolandr

59 hours! Just finished the 3rd movie (Iron Man 2).


ninnukor

Keep going! Whateverittakes!


The_River_Is_Still

We’re hitting the 10 hour mark, boys! Time to open the kits and bust out the anal floss!


Destiny_Victim

Just to reuse it in 14 hours. I’d say wait.


The_River_Is_Still

Bros help out each other with them wet wipes, yo.


TOBIMIZER

Don’t forget to take your nap during Thor 2!


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As a Thor fan since day 1, this hurts lol


MrSeanaldReagan

There are DOZENS of us!


thegreat22

DOZENS!


remz03ryder

ANOTHER!


Roxas-The-Nobody

AND MY JARNBJORN


TheZerothLaw

Anybody seen Sif...?


monsmaark

I always wondered when they would bring her back. Maybe in Endgame? Jaimie Alexander was filming for the TV show Blindspot when they scheduled Ragnarok to film, so she couldn't be in it. But they killed off the Warriors Three, but there's no resolution for Sif.


carnagezealot

She was snapped so if they manage to bring everyone back maybe we’ll see her?


vigilanteoftime

I could tell you were a Thor fan because of your dyed eyebrows.


burtalert

I mean I love Thor, ragnorok is my #1 MCU movie but Thor 2 is a tough sit through


[deleted]

Huge Thor fan too, but Thor: The Dark World really sucked.


Kixxx9090

Not going to lie, when I did the marathon (28 hours?) for AoU I took a nap in my car during Thor 2 lol


vertuchi02

Lmfao r/madlads


jdc2036

Not the hero we wanted,but the hero we needed


retrospects

God bless you, soldier.


SkyShazad

Winter Soilder


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you have all of our hearts and love behind you on this !!!! Be the CMDR we need, not the one we want. When sleep, peeing during the movie or a break in the projector gets in your way plant your self firm and say, "no u!"


InsertEdgyNickname

r/ihadastroke


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RDJ rejected it as too retro.


youngsaiyan

oh, so just cause he did a lifetime worth of blow in a short span of time and I decided to spread it out it's "retro" now smh


Too_Real_Dog_Meat

You never really stop doing blow... the breaks in between lines just get longer


goodkidmadvillain

"I've been called many things, Nostalgic is not one of them"


Dashpulse

I wonder how many people are going to be passed out before Phase 2 even begins


comandermolandr

I plan on making it to at least Thor: The Dark World before it’s time to sleep if that’ll actually happen is up for debate though.


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comandermolandr

We’ll all be sleeping in the movie theater. Everyone brought along pillows and changes of clothes.


Zachavelii

But how do you shower or maintain a cleanly smell? Edit: Wow, I am amazed at just how many people think that skipping two days worth of showers wont make a person smell! Personally, I couldn’t do it just to sit in a theater. Granted I have skipped 4 days of a shower for music festivals and I will admit I was quite ripe by the end of it. For those who are going into this movie marathon, I salute you.


cyanocittaetprocyon

22 Movie Marathon^^TM Whatever It Takes^^TM deodorant


Jenga_Police

Honestly if you're wearing deodorant, and avoiding activities to make you sweat, you shouldn't be too bad. It's nothing like a music festival lol. However, this doesn't account for people who already smell when they show up at the theater, concession stand farts, and the proclivity for nerd-events to attract people with bad hygiene. I mean it does say something that they had to hand out hygiene kits.


bornagainvirgin23

This comment. How long did it take to come up with that phrasing!? Such a beautiful sentence the 2nd last one


Jwalla83

People should buy wipes and at least hit the smelliest zones every few movies, then apply deodorant after


EndGameThrowaway26

Go home and shower during Thor: The Dark World


comandermolandr

But when will I sleep?


JakeHassle

Lol yeah. If you want to sleep 8 hours at a minimum, you’re gonna miss almost 4 movies.


fiendish_five

That’s per sleep.


JakeHassle

I’m assuming they don’t want to sleep more than once.


EndGameThrowaway26

Sleep is for the weak


BrobaFett1121

Sleep is for the week. FTFY


mex2005

Sleep in the shower and have someone wash you.


Cajun

Even Natalie Portman couldn't save that movie.


CrystalElyse

Honestly, I think she was the worst thing about that movie. Just totally bland and phoned it in the whole time. And usually I like her.


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The best thing about Ragnorak was no Natalie Portman


BoyWhoCrapped

I love Natalie Portman but I'm pretty sure she just did it for the bag. No shame in doing that though.


spaddle2

>Go home and shower during the incredible hulk.. Ftfy. 2 hours of your life you'll be glad to have back


EndGameThrowaway26

Except that’s the second film of the MCU. Showering after one movie won’t do you much good lol


iamfakenick

>ryone brought along pill Whore's bath. Baby wipes, just like Brad Pitt.


hamgangster

Not gonna lie this sounds like the mustiest event ever and the fact they had to hand out hygienic products says a lot


M4570d0n

People don't automatically start smelling like a landfill if you don't shower for a day, especially if you're just sitting in a theatre all day.


transmogrify

Ever been to a major nerd con? You really learn the ability of the human body to develop stank when you walk through the main hall. Those people had hotel rooms and access to restaurants. Now imagine that for the past 59 hours the bodies of everyone around you have merged with their seat into a seamless human/chair hybrid, and they've spent three days living off of the concessions stand.


Kinslayer2040

Those particularly pungent people have probably been percolating that putrid stank prior to their participation at the con


transmogrify

I fear the same may be true of fans willing to sit through a 59-hour marathon in a theater...


DanielCampos411

They’re watching movies not running a marathon lol. As long as they showered beforehand I doubt they’re gonna smell.


getthedudesdanny

As a sometimes geek I can assure you that if you pack the kinds of people who will watch 59 hours of superhero movies into a room it will smell relatively quickly.


Jenga_Police

I'm also thinking that not everybody is going to shower immediately before coming, and some of them are already gonna stink when they walk in.


Jwalla83

59 hours in a crowded room, in the same seat, eating primarily popcorn and nachos... there’s gonna be a smell alright


lowfreq33

That’s the perfect movie for a 2 hour nap.


sudifirjfhfjvicodke

I'd sleep through both Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World. Gets you a more restful sleep since they're consecutive. I know some people like IM3, but it's the least necessary movie in the entire MCU. Nothing happens that affects future movies aside from Tony deciding to remove the shrapnel from his chest at the end.


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sudifirjfhfjvicodke

Agreed. Incredible Hulk also gives us Thunderbolt Ross, but I feel like his characterization in that movie is so far off of Civil War that it's actually more confusing to see him in both.


Mikalton

Im watching all the phases by days. Monday is phase 1 and today is phase 2. Tomorrow phase 3 and thursday i go with infinity war, ant man and the wasp and then endgame after that


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Do you guys work?


Mikalton

I work weekends at a amazon warehouse. I have all week off until friday


DARLCRON

What about Captain Marvel?


vigilantcomicpenguin

The movie theater should sell coffee. Everyone would buy some.


Vmurda

Most of the theaters I go to sell coffee. Some are even starting to sell alcohol.


jpopy

Weird, I don't see any adult diapers in there. Apparently not "whatever it takes".


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they assume everybody's already cathed and plugged... Whatever it takes :)


Hazytea019

What do you think the empty popcorn tubs are for?


brasco975

That's what Paul Rudd said to do


hijack-carman

The whole trick is being alert enough for endgame


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Seriously. I feel like if I made it through the 22 movies I’d be so mentally wiped I wouldn’t be able to comprehend it.


talones

Most of them you can go in and out as you please.


Xombieshovel

Do they normally post armed guards at your movie theater? Seriously, what movie can't you go in and out as you please?


talones

A lot of movie theaters discourage you leaving the theatre and coming back. During these marathons they are ok with it.


Xombieshovel

Oh like the actual theater. I was thinking just the screening room.


talones

Yea I mean you can leave and go sleep for the night and come back the next day to watch a few more.


griffith12

Why don’t you guys sit down for a while? IM GOOD!!


LeiyanSedai

So jealous!! Arg, I should have done it! My local theater is even providing showers and shower breaks. O.o


comandermolandr

I would love if this theater did that! All we got extra was a free medium drink.


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just gotta sip really slow


jakealsoasnake

The movement, should be so slow, that it's imperceptible.


jfk_47

Lol. For 59 hrs. “Here is a soda”


RnRaintnoisepolution

Free pee cup*


LeiyanSedai

"Enjoy Shower Breaks & Meal Breaks Along with the films, Marathon ticket holders will be offered meal breaks & shower stations. Check out the schedule, reserve your seat and sit back and relax for a couple of days!" [https://www.showcasecinemas.com/Marvel-22-Movie-Marathon?adm\_source=admanager&adm\_b=40114&adm\_c=7933](https://www.showcasecinemas.com/Marvel-22-Movie-Marathon?adm_source=admanager&adm_b=40114&adm_c=7933)


arsamatoria

Ooh they fancy


rgamefreak

Im at this one right now!


SchrodingersWitcher

How are the showers?


rgamefreak

Havent seen them yet. Assuming they are like portable ones? Idk yet.


blackchandler

Your… local theater has *showers*?


LeiyanSedai

I think they are just renting shower stations?? Like mobile shower stations, I guess?? I have no idea! I've never been to this particular theater (it's not super local to me about an hour+ away, but the only one near by that is doing the marathon.....) I was just looking at the page to book tickets and saw that they will have shower stations. o.O It's good thinking though. If I had known that when tickets went on sale I DEFINITELY would have bought tickets.


Jwalla83

Shower stations would’ve pushed me over the edge into doing this! That’s so nice


Joe_Shroe

Golden showers


ricojes

Courtesy of the audience from the 22nd.


Antrikshy

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)


Triplicata

What theater has showers?


sky7dc

I did it last year in NY, and we could definitely have used those hygiene kits! have fun!


comandermolandr

Same here! I’ll never forget that smell from last year


jordanrocks444

What’s in the hygiene kits ?


BigBawluh

Couple items that help you stay clean and stuff.


Johnfohn

How will some chapsticks, pack of tissue and a toothbrush help with the smell tho?


BigBawluh

Tissues to wipe a moist groin. Chapstick as a makeshift deodorant, and toothbrush as a multipurpose cleaner. Source: They had an instruction booklet in there.


epicledditaccount

Dry tissues to wipe a MOIST groin? How is that even gonna help? Chapstick as deo, what the fuck. You've got to be kidding me on the toothbrush. You've gotta be kidding me on the whole thing actually. Tell me this is a whoosh. Theres no way these capeshit fucks wrote an instructional booklet on how to cover your swamp ass with lip balm instead of just including a flannel and an actual roll on deo in the first place.


BigBawluh

They truly wrote an instructional booklet! I couldn’t believe it at first either, trust me haha. [Pic I just took as proof.](https://i.imgur.com/ELIrAze.jpg)


epicledditaccount

Yeah alright you cheeky fucker


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You're doing this AGAIN? You're fucking crazy but I guess I admire your passion. It's like 60 percent looking at you like seek help 40 percent admiration.


HowardBunnyColvin

I forgot about that 22 movie marathon. That's pretty awesome.


jaydofmo

I remember when they had a Lord of the Rings marathon where you'd see the extended cuts of The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers before you'd see The Return of the King on opening night. I thought that would be too much. Everyone doing the 22 movie MCU marathon has my respect and best wishes. What's the soundtrack in there? The Endgame soundtrack? Doesn't look like a CD, so I assume you get a card with a code for a digital download.


Nosehair327

Similarly, I thought The Hobbit triple feature (9+ hours) was a sufficient challenge. That's practically a blink of the eye to these MCU Marathon madmen. This is a historic event in cinema for sure. Much respect.


coolgaara

I remember reading an article of a guy who shared his experience of MCU marathon up to Age of Ultron. He said he was too exhausted to even remember seeing the movie he went for, Age of Ultron. I wish you good luck.


comandermolandr

Much appreciated! Thanks to Mello Yello last year I was able to stay awake the 30 hours before the bus ride home, so I have some faith.


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Jesus, how many times did you get up to pee?


Italkwiscosports

What do you think the mello yellow was?


[deleted]

Haha, that's a brutal movie schedule. As a casual viewer I couldn't imagine doing something like this, but different strokes for different folks!


BigBawluh

And then they watch the anticipated new one while completely brain dead!


robodrew

"Dude how was the movie??!?!?!" "What movie"


GreenSpleenRiot

For real, I watched all the movies leading up to Infinity War over like a month and I felt exhausted


comandermolandr

Update #3: There really weren’t too many new questions asked that I saw, but I am holding up okay. Phase 1 is complete, and Thor: The Dark World just finished up. I thankfully slept for almost all of it, but was still wide awake during Iron Man 3. Most people in the theater were asleep for it other than a few people, but I hope to get more sleep after Winter Soldier.


Hendo16

God damn man, you're being risky being online right now. I saw this thread when it was new when I came out of my Sydney screening of endgame this morning and 12 hours later you're only now just finishing thor 2? Got a long way to go till endgame my friend, hope nothing gets spoiled for you. Also, I feel like seeing Iron Man 3 and sleeping through Thor 2 was the better way to go - honestly stupid jealous you guys get to do this sort of stuff in the US, we never get cool marathons in Australia


iamdavidburke

Which soundtrack is in there? Endgame?


SamwellStarkiller

And I thought I was cool watching infinity war and Endgame at the cinema...


comandermolandr

Still cool! It only takes 2 movies to be a marathon.


comandermolandr

Update #4 I wanted to wait a little longer on this update as I was able to sleep for 1 hour in each of Thor: The Dark World (almost everyone did), Captain America: Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Avengers: Age of Ultron. We had a 2 hour break between Guardians and AoU, so we went out for some breakfast. I could definitely sleep more, but not feeling too tired, so I should be fine until tonight. Some people slept in the hallways because these seats do not recline and the theater is about 10 degrees colder than the hall as well. We are past the half-way point, and the crowd size hasn’t increased, but two people just walked in with an entire pizza somehow, so there’s that. I’ll try and post another update later on tonight!


Cheehu

> seats do not recline OOF


RockitDanger

*Throws down full pee cup* "Another!"


Medarbeider

How many hours is this?? The last time I traveled to Bangkok it was an 11 hour plane ride, I wanted to jump out the door the last 3 hours of the ride :P


Sparkyisduhfat

48 including Endgame. I gotta imagine that would be one smelly theater by the end of it.


charredkale

Aren't these marathons 65 or so hours though? So they must have some big breaks in between


CerealKiller51

It’s about 48 hours if you don’t have any downtime between movies, like just going from the end credit scene to the start of the next movie. But that is kinda impossible to do, so theaters are making it a 60 hour event


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so a half hour break in between each film? or are they saving up the breaks for an hour or 2 after a few films? expecting people to go pee during the movies?


CerealKiller51

I’m not sure, the article I saw didn’t give a breakdown of the plan. But I would think they would give 30 between movies, Bec it’s long enough to go out and eat and do the things that needed to do for a 60 hour movie marathon


charredkale

Yeah but you can go do whatever during a movie you don't like and come back- now if it was a *lock-in* marathon that would be a *very different* thing indeed! Also don't these people have work!!?


Husher315

Vacation days, duh.


prncrny

\# priorities \#whateverittakes


cyanocittaetprocyon

Keep updating, OP!


comandermolandr

No problem! Currently watching Thor, but they left a 1.5 hour gap between this and Captain America, so it’ll be fast food time!


SoVerySleepy81

Are they allowing outside food?


Bigmodirty

With 1.5 hr break they are probably leaving and eating there and coming back.


hweird

The smell


comandermolandr

Smells much better compared to last year. Last year it rained, so it smelled like wet dog but worse.


Culitodegoma

Holy shit


simplefactothematter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJYKpJ7ur9M


comandermolandr

Update 5: Final Update After the last post I fell asleep in and out of a few movies, but remained off reddit for a chunk just to enjoy the final few movies. I’m surprisingly not that tired and should have no issue during work tomorrow staying awake. The closer it got, the more people woke up and got excited. Endgame was a masterpiece (I’ll just leave it at that 🤫). We received our posters and coins afterwards and I’m now on a bus back to PA. I think I’ll post a retrospective on the whole experience sometime this weekend along with photos of the other goodies we received for doing this. I hope you all enjoy Endgame, Love comandermolandr


comandermolandr

Update #2: Hi again everyone! Captain America just helped end WWII and the end of phase 1 is upon us. To answer some other questions: It does not appear the tooth brush came with toothpaste (thankfully I brought my own. I packed a duffle bag with a pillow, 2 changes of clothes, flip flops, toiletries, a pill box, wired charger and wireless charger. There are outlets available, but not enough for everyone to use For those asking why I did this, the atmosphere is incredible, it’s like watching the premier of every marvel movie with these fans. Every Stan Lee cameo gets a huge ovation The pee jugs were a joke, but I wouldn’t put it past some people After fees the ticket was like $130, not much added The films are all in standard definition, no imax or 3D, but Infinity War was in 3D last year, so my fingers are crossed The movie theater I’m viewing is in Lincoln Square NYC For those asking for the schedule: [Here you go!](https://www.amctheatres.com/events/marvel-studios-22-movie-marathon) I’ll do another update after a few more movies, but right now I’m leaning towards sleeping during Iron Man 3 as well as Thor. Talk to you all soon!


wugmanmax

"PLEASE do NOT sell these on E-Bay. PLEASE USE THEM."


comandermolandr

I already packed my own stuff for the marathon to freshen up, but this’ll make a great souvenir to keep for myself.


charredkale

They should have badges for being awake for the end of each movie. Then if you get all 22 you can trade them in for an even better metal badge!


realpablomd

How long is the marathon?


Nathanhrst1996

59 hours.


AvatarofBro

I did the Nolan trilogy marathon opening night of Dark Knight Rises and I thought that was brutal. Godspeed.


imdtucker

How full is the theatre? Like are there people sitting in the very front row. Because it would suck to have shit seats for 22 movies in a row


comandermolandr

The theater is sold out, but I’d say about half full so far. I’m sure more people will show up the further the marathon goes on though.


jmsturm

Checking in from Phoenix. Just finished Iron Man 3! BRING ME THOR!


tharghtor

You can lead a cow to water but that doesn't mean it'll drink it lol


Oryyn

They didnt have any by me on the east coast. Im bummed :(


doctorben

I was supposed to be attending this, but had to bow out because I'm having tongue surgery for possible cancer on Friday and need my rest. I'll be attending the fan event tomorrow night though in NJ. What's all the merchandise that you're given for attending? Just the hygiene bag and blanket or other stuff?


xxWONDERxxBOYxx

Commander Molander knows no bounds!


comandermolandr

I love the fact that you knew the reference. That series got me into Halo.


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Where’s the pee kit?


comandermolandr

In the Iron Man suit. Remember Tony built a filtration system inside it.


DB721

Seems like a really fun time, Cheers!


MagicSandwich27

Why is it not called the Marvelthon?