Top 15 Movie Marathons to Enjoy Anytime

There are few better ways to spend a weekend than indulging in a movie marathon. Whether you've got ample time on your hands or you're planning a fun and relaxing group activity with friends, settling in to watch hours of films back-to-back is a timeless and enjoyable choice.

While there are numerous types of movie marathons to choose from, some of the most satisfying are centered around a single franchise. To help you plan your next cinematic adventure, we've curated a list of 15 of the best movie franchises to binge, complete with the total runtimes for all the movies combined.

Planet of the Apes

With the release of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" last year, now is the perfect time to embark on a classic sci-fi movie marathon. The franchise boasts 10 films across three distinct timelines, offering a fascinating journey filled with our ape overlords. While the exact runtime for all Planet of the Apes movies isn't specified, you can comfortably binge them over a weekend. Alternatively, streaming the newer prequel films allows for a one-day marathon.

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X-Men

Before the MCU dominated the superhero genre, the X-Men franchise ruled the roost. With 13 movies, including "Deadpool & Wolverine," the timeline can get a bit convoluted due to time jumps. For a shorter binge, you can follow the Wolverine timeline. Excluding the Deadpool movies, you can watch all X-Men movies in just over 22 hours, though including Deadpool's antics is highly recommended.

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Fast and Furious

With the release of "Fast X" in 2023, the Fast and Furious series now includes 13 films. What started as a series of racing movies has evolved into an action-packed saga that even ventures into space. If you're in the mood for a high-octane, family-centered movie marathon, this franchise is the perfect fit. Watching all the films takes almost 23 and a half hours. For more details, see our guide to the Fast and Furious movies in order.

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Lord of the Rings

The original Lord of the Rings trilogy is a quintessential movie marathon experience, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novels. You can expand your binge to include all three Hobbit movies and Amazon's "Rings of Power" series for a complete franchise experience. The six feature-length films take about 19 and a half hours to watch. Adding two seasons of "Rings of Power" adds another nearly 18 hours. For more information, see our guides on the Lord of the Rings in order and Lord of the Rings Blu-ray sets.

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Star Wars

The Star Wars franchise shows no signs of slowing down, with "The Acolyte" concluding this summer and numerous upcoming projects on the horizon. There are currently 11 live-action films, with more in development. Including animated movies and series like "The Clone Wars" and "The Mandalorian" further enriches the timeline. A movie marathon of the live-action films alone takes just over 25 hours. For more on the timeline, see our guide to all Star Wars movies and shows in order, or explore the Star Wars Legends books for additional lore.

Pirates of the Caribbean

Among pirate-themed movies, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise stands alone with its five feature-length films, all starring Johnny Depp as the iconic Jack Sparrow. While we await the release of "Pirates of the Caribbean 6," you can enjoy a one-day marathon of the existing films, which takes a little over 12 hours to complete.

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Jurassic Park

For a dinosaur movie marathon, the Jurassic Park franchise is your best bet. With six feature films, short films, and an animated Netflix series, plus the upcoming "Jurassic World Rebirth" in July 2025, the series spans both the original Jurassic Park and Jurassic World trilogies. Watching all the movies takes just over 10 hours. For more details, see our guide on the Jurassic Park movies in order.

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Indiana Jones

Spanning over four decades, the Indiana Jones franchise comprises five films. With the recent release of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" in 2023 and the new Indiana Jones game, it's an ideal time to revisit this classic series. You can watch all five films in one day, with a total runtime of just over 10 hours.

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The Conjuring

The Conjuring universe is expansive, comprising nine movies, including "The Conjuring," "Annabelle," and "The Nun" series. Including all nine movies and five shorts in your horror movie marathon will take just under 14 and a half hours, allowing you to catch up on the entire story, including "The Nun 2," over a weekend.

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Transformers

With "Transformers One" now available, it's a great time to dive into a Transformers movie marathon. The franchise includes eight feature films, each packed with action, explosions, and humor. "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" occurs earlier in the timeline, so you can start with it before moving to the original films. Watching all the movies takes about 18 and a half hours, perfect for a weekend filled with Transformers excitement.

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Harry Potter

Despite the mixed reception of the Fantastic Beasts series, the core Harry Potter movies remain a top choice for a movie marathon. Filled with magic, wonder, and the beloved Weasley family, the series is a classic for fans who grew up with the books. The new game, "Hogwarts Legacy," offers additional content set before the movies. Excluding the Fantastic Beasts movies, you can watch all eight Harry Potter films in just under 20 hours. Including the prequel films adds another 6 hours and 49 minutes.

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Alien

With the addition of "Alien: Romulus," the Alien franchise now includes nine movies, ranging from the mainline series to Predator crossovers and prequels. For a space-horror movie marathon, the Alien films are an excellent choice. Watching all the Alien movies in order takes just over 17 hours, or about 14 hours without the Predator crossovers.

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Scream

The Scream franchise is currently enjoying renewed popularity with "Scream 5" in 2022, "Scream 6" in 2023, and "Scream 7" set for 2026. For a horror movie marathon that doesn't take itself too seriously, watching all six Scream movies in order takes a little over 11 and a half hours. Find out where you can watch all the Scream movies online.

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James Bond

As one of the longest-running franchises, James Bond boasts 26 films across seven different actors. While watching all the films in release order is an ambitious task, taking over 54 hours, you might prefer a marathon of the Daniel Craig era, which takes a more manageable 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 way, it's the perfect time to revisit the franchise. The latest film is a prequel, so you can watch it first before moving through the rest of the series. Watching all five Hunger Games films takes just over 11 and a half hours, with the prequel being the longest at 2 hours and 38 minutes.