TMDb/Project Hail Mary Movie Movies are getting longer. Discover why modern blockbusters and pre-shows keep you in the theater seat for over two hours on average. April 7, 2026 AceShowbiz - Have you ever noticed that when you're watching a movie in theaters, it often feels like the film should be wrapping up, but then it continues on for much longer? This sensation is not just in your head. According to research by Stephen Follows, wide-release movies have steadily increased in length over the past several decades.