Top 15 Movie Marathons to Enjoy Anytime

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 planning a fun and relaxing group activity with friends, watching hours of films back-to-back is a surefire way to enjoy your downtime.

Though there are numerous types of movie marathons to choose from, some of the most satisfying ones involve watching a single franchise from start to finish. To help you plan your next cinematic adventure, we've compiled a list of 15 of the best movie franchises to binge, along with the total runtime for each series.

With the release of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" last year, now is the perfect time to dive into a classic sci-fi movie marathon. The franchise now boasts 10 films, and while the newer films are not directly connected to the original series, and there are three distinct timelines, it's still a thrilling experience filled with our ape overlords.

While we don't have the exact runtime for all the Planet of the Apes movies, the sheer number of films suggests you can comfortably binge them over a weekend. Alternatively, you can focus on the newer prequel films and complete your marathon in a single day.

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36Also available in full 4K.See it at AmazonX-Men

Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe took over, the X-Men franchise was king. With 13 movies, including the latest additions like "Deadpool & Wolverine," the timeline can get a bit tricky with time jumps and the standalone Deadpool films. However, you can opt for a shorter binge by following the Wolverine timeline.

Excluding the Deadpool movies, you can watch all the X-Men films in just over 22 hours. But let's be honest, who would want to miss out on Deadpool?

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88Contains 10 movies.See it at AmazonFast and Furious

With the release of "Fast X" in 2023, the Fast and Furious franchise now includes 13 movies. What started as a series of racing films has evolved into an action-packed saga that even ventures into space. If you're in the mood for an adrenaline-fueled marathon centered around family, this series is for you.

Watching all the films will take almost 23 and a half hours. For a detailed viewing order, check out our guide to the Fast and Furious movies.

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3See it at AmazonLord of the Rings

One of the most iconic movie marathons is the original Lord of the Rings trilogy. Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novels, this series has become a timeless classic. You can also include the three Hobbit movies and Amazon's "Rings of Power" TV series for a comprehensive franchise binge.

The six feature-length films take about 19 and a half hours to watch. Adding two full seasons of "Rings of Power" will add another nearly 18 hours of content. For more information, see our guide to the Lord of the Rings in order or explore our recommendations for Lord of the Rings Blu-ray sets.

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3See it at AmazonStar Wars

Star Wars is a franchise that continues to expand with no end in sight. With "The Acolyte" concluding this summer and numerous upcoming projects, the series is growing rapidly. There have been 11 Star Wars movies released so far, and when you include animated films, episodes of "The Clone Wars," "The Mandalorian," and more, the timeline becomes even more extensive.

A movie marathon of just the live-action films will take just over 25 hours. For a detailed timeline, see our guide to all Star Wars movies and shows in order, or delve into the Star Wars Legends books for additional lore.

Pirates of the Caribbean

Among all pirate-themed movies, the Pirates of the Caribbean series stands out as a true franchise. With five feature-length films featuring Johnny Depp's iconic Jack Sparrow, you can marathon the entire series in one day. We're still awaiting the release date for "Pirates of the Caribbean 6," but in the meantime, you can enjoy the existing films.

Watching all five movies will take just a little over 12 hours.

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2See it at AmazonJurassic Park

If you're looking for a dinosaur movie marathon, the Jurassic Park franchise is your best bet. With six feature-length films, a couple of short films, and an animated Netflix series, there's plenty to watch. A new movie, "Jurassic World Rebirth," is set for release in July 2025. The franchise is split into two trilogies: the original Jurassic Park movies and the Jurassic World movies, all part of the same timeline.

Watching all the movies at once will take just a little over 10 hours. For more information and where to watch, see our guide on the Jurassic Park movies in order.

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Spanning over four decades, the Indiana Jones franchise includes five movies. With the latest film, "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," released in 2023, and a new Indiana Jones game on the horizon, it's an excellent time to revisit this classic series. If you're planning a Harrison Ford movie marathon, starting with Indiana Jones is a great choice.

You can watch all five films in one day, with a total runtime of just over 10 hours.

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1See it at AmazonThe Conjuring

Surprisingly large, the Conjuring universe can be confusing for newcomers. With nine movies, including "The Conjuring," "Annabelle," and "The Nun" series, there's a lot to explore.

Including all nine movies and the five shorts, you can watch the entire horror movie marathon in just under 14 and a half hours. You can catch up on the whole story, including "The Nun 2," over a weekend.

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0See it at AmazonTransformers

With "Transformers One" now out, it's a great time for a Transformers movie marathon. The franchise now includes eight feature-length films, all packed with action, explosions, and humor. "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" takes place earlier in the timeline, so you can start with that and then move on to the original film.

Watching all the Transformers movies from start to finish will take about 18 and a half hours, perfect for filling two days of a weekend.

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10See it at AmazonHarry 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, the Harry Potter universe is a classic for many who grew up with the books. The recent game, "Hogwarts Legacy," has also reignited interest in the series.

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 to the total.

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3See it at AmazonAlien

With the addition of "Alien: Romulus," the Alien franchise now includes nine movies. This includes six mainline films, two Predator crossovers, and two prequels.

For a space-horror movie marathon, the Alien films are an excellent choice. It will take just a little over 17 hours to watch every Alien movie in order, and about 14 hours if you exclude the Predator crossovers.

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Following the success of "Scream 5" in 2022 and "Scream 6" in 2023, with "Scream 7" set for 2026, the Scream franchise is enjoying a resurgence. If you're looking for a horror movie marathon that doesn't take itself too seriously, watching all the Scream movies in order is a great choice.

A marathon of all six Ghostface movies will take a little over 11 and a half hours. Here's where you can watch all the Scream movies online.

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0See it at AmazonJames Bond

As one of the longest-running movie franchises, James Bond includes 26 movies with seven different actors portraying the iconic spy. While you could attempt to watch every Bond film in release order, it might be more manageable to focus on a single actor's era. For this article, we recommend starting with the Daniel Craig Bond movies.

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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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 series. The most recent film is a prequel, allowing you to watch the films in chronological order without jumping around the timeline.

Watching all five Hunger Games films will take just over 11 and a half hours. The new prequel is the longest film in the series, clocking in at 2 hours and 38 minutes.