American Idol is a hit TV show that has inspired millions of young people around the world to pursue their dreams of becoming superstars; and that has inspired a number of fun parties, complete with some fun musical movies!

At first it might seem like a major challenge to plan an American Idol party, as very few films have been directly inspired by the series. Yet the host does have the option of screening films that feature Idol alumni, or that concern singing competitions or events. If the film features the voices of young people raised jubilantly in song, then it is likely to find a place at an American Idol party.

The ultimate American Idol movie marathon could include:

Dreamgirls—directed by Bill Condon, starring Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx
American Dreamz—directed by Bill Weitz, Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore
From Justin to Kelly—directed by Robert Iscove, starring Kelly Clarkson, Justin Guarini
High School Musical—directed by Kenny Ortega, starring Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens
High School Musical 2-- directed by Kenny Ortega, starring Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens
Camp Rock—directed by Matthew Diamond, starring Demi Lovato, the Jonas Brothers
Camp Rock 2—directed by Paul Hoen, starring Demi Lovato, the Jonas Brothers
Hannah Montana: The Movie—directed by Peter Chelsom, starring Miley Cyrus
The Last Song—directed by Julie Robinson, starring Miley Cyrus, Greg Kinnear
School of Rock—directed by Richard Linklater, starring Jack Black
In addition to some rocking movies, party hosts can make guests sing with some primo party supplies. These could include posters of American Idol luminaries (everyone from Kelly Clarkson to Carrie Underwood) lining the walls, plastic microphones and paper jukeboxes hanging from the ceiling, as well as cardboard cutouts of Idol judges and stars scattered throughout the party area. Guests could take home candy dispensers shaped like guitars and microphones as party favors, as well as stickers and decals emblazoned with the famous AI logo.