It’s New Year’s Eve, 2025, and Marvel is once again the go-to choice for a great movie night as people ring in 2026. With social media platforms like Film Twitter and TikTok now dominating online conversation, a fun New Year’s Eve tradition has emerged: fans synchronize their favorite movies or clips to coincide with the Times Square ball drop (or the local ball drop in their time zone). This has led to a huge collection of creative videos online, but one New Year’s Eve viewing trend consistently stands out as the most popular.
For the past seven years, a fun New Year’s Eve tradition has grown within fandoms: watching the movie Avengers: Infinity War. The goal is to time it so that Thanos’s snap – the moment he eliminates half of all life – happens right as the ball drops at midnight.
Let’s be honest, starting the new year with the dramatic ending of Avengers: Infinity War might feel a bit heavy, especially if it’s been a tough year. If you’d rather not begin with galactic destruction, there’s another choice: Avengers: Endgame.
Okay, so Endgame definitely delivers on the spectacle, and yes, it also features that dramatic “snap” with the Infinity Gauntlet. This time, though, it’s Tony Stark – Iron Man – who grabs the Gauntlet from Thanos and uses it to obliterate Thanos and his forces, saving everyone. It’s a huge moment, obviously, followed by the incredibly emotional scene of Tony’s death and his funeral with all the heroes. But unlike Infinity War, Endgame ultimately feels hopeful and gives you that sense of a clean slate – a really fitting vibe as we head into a new year, if you ask me.
No matter how you’re celebrating, New Year’s Eve is a great chance to share your love of Marvel with other fans! Whether you’re gathering in person or hosting a watch party with friends, it’s a fun way to ring in the new year. So, how can you make it happen?
When To Start Avengers: Infinity War (or Endgame) On New Year’s Eve
The internet has been on this for years:
- Start Avengers: Infinity War at 9:42:52 pm so The Thanos Snap occurs at midnight.
- Start Avengers: Endgame at 9:29:30 pm so The Iron Man Snap occurs at midnight.
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