Top 15 Movie Marathons for Any Occasion

There are few better ways to spend a weekend than indulging in a movie marathon. If you find yourself with ample time this weekend or are looking to plan a fun and relaxing group activity with friends, settling down to watch hours of films back-to-back is a perfect choice.

While there are numerous types of movie marathons to choose from, some of the most satisfying ones focus on 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-watch, complete with the total runtime for all the movies combined.

Planet of the Apes

With the recent release of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," there's no better time to embark on a classic sci-fi movie marathon. The Planet of the Apes franchise now boasts 10 films, despite the newer ones not being connected to the original series and featuring three distinct timelines. This diverse collection makes for an engaging and fun movie marathon dominated by our ape overlords.

While we don't have the exact time it would take to watch all the Planet of the Apes movies, the volume of films suggests you could comfortably binge them over a weekend. Alternatively, you could streamline your marathon by focusing solely on the newer prequel films, which you can finish in a single day.

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X-Men

Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe took the world by storm, the X-Men franchise was king. With 13 movies, including "Deadpool & Wolverine," the timeline can get a bit tricky due to time jumps and the inclusion of the Deadpool films. However, you can simplify your binge by focusing on the Wolverine timeline for a shorter session.

Excluding the Deadpool movies, you can watch all the X-Men films in just over 22 hours. Yet, considering the entertainment value Deadpool adds, you'll probably want to include them in your marathon.

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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 began as a series of racing movies has evolved into an expansive franchise that even ventures into space. If you're seeking an action-packed movie marathon that emphasizes family, the Fast and Furious films are perfect for you.

Binge-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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Lord of the Rings

The original Lord of the Rings trilogy remains a quintessential movie marathon, drawing from J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novels. You can expand your binge to include the Hobbit trilogy and Amazon's "Rings of Power" series for a comprehensive journey through Middle-earth.

The six feature-length films take about 19 and a half hours to watch combined. Adding two full seasons of "Rings of Power" adds another nearly 18 hours of content. For detailed viewing order, check our guide to the Lord of the Rings movies and our recommendations for Lord of the Rings Blu-ray sets.

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Star Wars

Star Wars continues to expand with no end in sight, as evidenced by recent series like "The Acolyte" and numerous upcoming projects. With 11 live-action films released so far and more on the way, the franchise offers endless viewing possibilities. Including animated movies and series like "The Clone Wars" and "The Mandalorian" extends the timeline even further.

A marathon of just the live-action films totals just over 25 hours. For a comprehensive viewing guide, check out our list of Star Wars movies and shows in order, or delve into the Star Wars Legends books for additional lore.

Pirates of the Caribbean

Among 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 all of them in a single day. While we await news on "Pirates of the Caribbean 6," these films offer plenty of swashbuckling adventure.

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

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Jurassic Park

For fans of dinosaur movies, the Jurassic Park franchise is the ultimate choice. With six feature-length films, along with short films and an animated Netflix series, and the upcoming "Jurassic World Rebirth" in July 2025, there's plenty to explore. The franchise spans two trilogies: the original Jurassic Park movies and the Jurassic World films, all sharing the same timeline.

Binge-watching all the movies takes just a little over 10 hours. For more details on viewing order, see our guide to the Jurassic Park movies.

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Indiana Jones

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

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

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The Conjuring

The Conjuring universe is vast and can be confusing for newcomers due to its intricate timeline. With nine movies, including The Conjuring, Annabelle, and The Nun series, there's a lot to unpack.

Including all nine movies and the five shorts, you can watch the entire horror movie marathon in just under 14 and a half hours. This makes it possible 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 a prime time to dive into a Transformers movie marathon. The franchise includes eight feature-length films, packed with the action, explosions, and humor characteristic of Michael Bay's style. "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" is set earlier in the timeline, so you can watch it first before moving on to the original film.

Watching all the Transformers movies from start to finish will take about 18 and a half hours, making it an ideal weekend binge.

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Harry Potter

Despite the mixed reception of the Fantastic Beasts series, the Harry Potter movies remain a beloved choice for a movie marathon. Filled with magic, wonder, and memorable characters like the Weasleys, these films have become classics for many fans. The recent game, "Hogwarts Legacy," also brought fans back to the enchanting world of Harry Potter.

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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Alien

With the addition of "Alien: Romulus," the Alien franchise now includes nine movies, comprising six mainline films, two Predator crossovers, and two prequels. If you're looking for a space-horror movie marathon, the Alien series is an excellent choice.

Watching every Alien movie in order will take just a little over 17 hours, or about 14 hours if you omit the Predator crossovers.

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Scream

The Scream franchise has seen renewed interest with the releases of "Scream 5" in 2022 and "Scream 6" in 2023, with "Scream 7" scheduled for 2026. If you're looking for a horror movie marathon that doesn't take itself too seriously, watching the Scream movies in order is a great option.

A marathon of all six Ghostface movies will take 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

As one of the longest-running movie franchises, James Bond spans 26 films with seven different actors portraying the iconic spy. While watching every James Bond movie in release order is a monumental task, you might prefer to focus on a single actor's era, such as the Daniel Craig Bond movies.

Watching all 26 Bond films would take over 54 hours, whereas a Daniel Craig Bond marathon is 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 horizon, it's the perfect time to revisit the entire series. The most recent film is a prequel, allowing you to watch the movies in chronological order without jumping around the timeline.

Binge-watching all five Hunger Games films will take just over 11 and a half hours. The prequel, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," is the longest film in the series at 2 hours and 38 minutes.