There are few better ways to spend a weekend than indulging in a movie marathon. Whether you have a lot of time on your hands or are looking to plan a fun and relaxing group activity with friends, watching hours of films back-to-back is an ideal choice. Nothing beats the immersive experience of diving deep into a beloved franchise, watching characters evolve, and stories unfold over multiple movies.
To help you plan your next cinematic adventure, we've curated a list of 15 of the best movie franchises to binge, complete with total runtimes for all the films combined. Whether you're a fan of sci-fi, action, fantasy, or horror, there's something here for everyone.
Planet of the Apes
With "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" released just last year, now is the perfect time for a classic sci-fi movie binge. The franchise now boasts a total of 10 films, despite the newest films not being connected to the original series and having three separate timelines. A Planet of the Apes marathon offers a fun and engaging experience, dominated by our intriguing ape overlords.
While we don't have the exact runtime for all the Planet of the Apes movies, the sheer volume of films suggests a comfortable two-day binge. Alternatively, you can streamline your marathon by just watching the new prequel films, which can be completed in a single day.
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X-Men
Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe took over, the X-Men franchise was the king of superhero movies. With 13 movies in the timeline, including Deadpool & Wolverine, the X-Men series offers a rich narrative. The chronological order can be complex due to time jumps and the inclusion of the Deadpool movies, but you can opt for the shorter Wolverine timeline for a more streamlined experience.
Excluding the Deadpool movies, you can watch all the X-Men movies in just over 22 hours. However, including Deadpool in your marathon is highly recommended, given its popularity and entertainment value.
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Contains 10 movies.
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Fast and Furious
The arrival of "Fast X" in 2023 marked the 13th installment in the Fast and Furious saga. What started as a series of racing movies has evolved into a franchise that even ventures into space, all while emphasizing the importance of family. If action-packed films centered around loyalty and adrenaline-pumping races are your thing, a Fast and Furious marathon is perfect for you.
The total runtime for all the films is almost 23 and a half hours. For more detailed viewing guidance, check out our guide to watching the Fast and Furious movies in order.
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Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings trilogy stands as one of the most iconic movie marathons, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's timeless books. This epic fantasy saga can be expanded to include the three Hobbit movies and Amazon's "Rings of Power" TV series for a comprehensive franchise binge.
The combined runtime of the six feature-length films is about 19 and a half hours. Adding two full seasons of Rings of Power extends your marathon by nearly 18 more hours. For more information on the viewing order, see our guide to the Lord of the Rings in order or explore our guide to Lord of the Rings Blu-ray sets.
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Star Wars
The Star Wars franchise continues to expand with no end in sight. With "The Acolyte" concluding this summer and numerous upcoming projects, the universe is growing rapidly. There have been 11 Star Wars movies released so far, not including animated films and series like The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian.
A movie marathon featuring just the live-action films spans just over 25 hours. For a detailed timeline, check our guide to all Star Wars movies and shows in order, or delve into the Star Wars Legends books for extra lore.
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Pirates of the Caribbean series is the definitive franchise for pirate movie enthusiasts, featuring five feature-length films with Johnny Depp's iconic portrayal of Jack Sparrow. While we await the release of Pirates of the Caribbean 6, you can still enjoy a full-day marathon of the existing movies.
Watching all five Pirates of the Caribbean movies in a row takes just a little over 12 hours.
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Jurassic Park
For fans of dinosaur movies, the Jurassic Park franchise is the go-to choice. With six feature-length films, a couple of short films, and an animated Netflix series, the saga offers plenty of content. A new movie, "Jurassic World Rebirth," is slated for July 2025. The two trilogies, Jurassic Park and Jurassic World, share the same timeline, making it a cohesive marathon.
The combined runtime for all the movies is just a little over 10 hours. For more information on viewing order and where to watch, see our guide on the Jurassic Park movies in order.
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Indiana Jones
Spanning over four decades, the Indiana Jones franchise has five movies, with the latest, "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," released in 2023. Coupled with the new Indiana Jones game, it's an excellent time to revisit this adventure series. For fans of Harrison Ford, starting with Indiana Jones is a great choice for a movie marathon.
All five films can be watched in one day, with a total combined runtime of just over 10 hours.
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The Conjuring
The Conjuring universe is vast and can be overwhelming for newcomers due to its intricate timeline. The franchise includes nine movies, encompassing The Conjuring, Annabelle, and The Nun series.
Including all nine movies and the five shorts, a horror movie marathon can be completed in just under 14 and a half hours. This allows you to catch up on the entire story, including "The Nun 2," over a weekend.
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Transformers
With "Transformers One" now released, it's an ideal time for a Transformers movie marathon. The franchise boasts eight feature-length films filled with action, explosions, and humor. "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" fits earlier in the timeline, so you can start with it before moving on to the original film.
Watching all the Transformers movies from start to finish takes about 18 and a half hours, making it perfect for a two-day weekend binge.
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Harry Potter
Despite the mixed reception of the Fantastic Beasts series, the Harry Potter movies remain a top choice for a movie marathon. Filled with magic, wonder, and beloved characters like the Weasleys, the series has cemented its place as a classic. The recent game, "Hogwarts Legacy," further expands the universe.
Excluding the Fantastic Beasts movies, you can watch all eight Harry Potter movies in just under 20 hours. Including the prequel films adds another 6 hours and 49 minutes to your marathon.
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Alien
With the addition of "Alien: Romulus," the Alien franchise now includes nine movies, spanning the mainline series, Predator crossovers, and prequels.
For a space-horror movie marathon, the Alien films are a perfect choice. Watching all the movies in order takes just a little over 17 hours, and about 14 hours if you exclude the Predator crossovers.
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Scream
The Scream franchise has seen a resurgence in popularity with "Scream 5" in 2022, followed by "Scream 6" in 2023, and "Scream 7" set for 2026. For a horror movie marathon that doesn't take itself too seriously, watching the Scream movies in order is a fun choice.
A marathon of all six Ghostface movies takes a little over 11 and a half hours. You can find out where to watch all the Scream movies online.
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James Bond
James Bond is one of the longest-running movie franchises, featuring 26 movies with seven different actors portraying the iconic spy. While watching all films in order of release would be a monumental task, focusing on a single Bond actor's era, such as Daniel Craig's, offers a more manageable marathon.
Watching all 26 Bond films would take over 54 hours, but a Daniel Craig Bond marathon is a more reasonable 7 hours and 40 minutes.
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The Hunger Games
With "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" now available to stream and a new Hunger Games book on the horizon, it's a great time to revisit the series. The most recent film is a prequel, allowing you to watch the movies in chronological order without timeline jumps.
Watching all five Hunger Games films takes just over 11 and a half hours. The prequel is the longest film in the series, clocking in at 2 hours and 38 minutes.
