TV News: ‘Watchathon’ Week is on Tap for Xfinity Customers Through May 9, 2022

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CHICAGO – One of the most highly anticipated weeks of the year for the Xfinity TV service customers is happening now as “Watchathon” Week takes place through May 9th, 2022, offering access to thousands of free movies and TV shows from HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, STARZ, SHOWTIME®, EPIX, Peacock, AMC+ and more. Watchathon Week is presented by Xfinity Rewards, a free program which offers year-round benefits for its members. For more info, click WATCHATHON.

The week is available for Xfinity customers on X1, Flex and the Stream APP. Offerings include the first two seasons of Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” just in time to get excited for the fourth season premiering May 27th, the first season of ‘Girls5Eva’ ahead of the season two premiere on May 5th and all four seasons of “Yellowstone” on Peacock, the first season of select Prime Video Originals including ”The Boys,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Wilds,” “Bosch,” and “Harlem,” PLUS content such as SHOWTIME drama “The First Lady,” STARZ’s “Outlander” and “Gaslit.” Throw in HBO Max’s “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” and EPIX’s “Godfather of Harlem,” and great viewing is ahead.

Watchathon Week, Presented by Xfinity
Photo credit: Xfinity.com

AMC will also be bringing Watchathon to its XUMO channels for the first time, offering three of free access to some of its most popular shows including a 24-hour marathon of The Walking Dead season, starting on May 8th. In addition, thousands of hours of multicultural content with complete access to subscription services such as Qwest TV, Kocowa, Here TV, Brown Sugar, Pantaya, and others. 

Xfinity customers can access Watchathon Week programming on X1 and Flex by saying “Watchathon” into their Voice Remote to see personalized recommendations and browse collections curated by Xfinity’s editorial team. And Xfinity Rewards is available as a free program available to all eligible Xfinity customers … signing up means even more perks, including an expansion of Watchathon week benefits. Click the link belowfor all the details and offers from Xfinity.

By PATRICK McDONALD Editor and Film Writer HollywoodChicago.com [email protected]