Top 15 Movie Marathons for Any Occasion

There are few better ways to spend a weekend than indulging in a movie marathon. Whether you have ample time on your hands or are planning a fun and relaxing group activity with friends, watching hours of films back-to-back is a timeless choice. For an immersive experience, consider focusing on a single franchise. To help you plan your next cinematic adventure, we've compiled a list of 15 of the best franchises to binge, complete with total runtimes for all the movies combined.

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With the recent release of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," now is the perfect time for a classic sci-fi movie binge. The franchise now boasts 10 films, making it a rich and rewarding marathon. Although the newer films are not connected to the original series and span three different timelines, it's still an engaging experience filled with our ape overlords.

While we don’t have the exact time it would take to watch all of the Planet of the Apes movies, the sheer number of films suggests a comfortable two-day binge. Alternatively, you can focus on streaming the new prequel films and finish in a single day.

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

Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe took over, the X-Men franchise ruled the superhero genre. With 13 movies, including the recent additions of Deadpool & Wolverine, the timeline can get a bit complex due to time jumps and the Deadpool series. For a shorter binge, you can focus on the Wolverine timeline.

Excluding the Deadpool movies, you can watch all of the X-Men movies in just over 22 hours. However, including Deadpool is highly recommended for the full experience.

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88 Contains 10 movies. See it at Amazon Fast and Furious

With the arrival of "Fast X" in 2023, the Fast and Furious franchise 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 looking for a high-octane movie marathon centered around family, this series is ideal.

Watching all the films together takes almost 23 and a half hours. For more details, check out our guide to the Fast and Furious movies in order.

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3 See it at Amazon Lord of the Rings

The original Lord of the Rings trilogy offers one of the most iconic movie marathons. Based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic books, this epic fantasy has captivated audiences worldwide. You can also include the three Hobbit movies and Amazon’s Rings of Power series for a comprehensive franchise binge.

All six feature-length films take about 19 and a half hours to watch. Adding the two seasons of Rings of Power adds another nearly 18 hours of content. For more information, 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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3 See it at Amazon Star Wars

Star Wars is a franchise with no end in sight. With The Acolyte concluding this summer and numerous upcoming projects, the series continues to expand. There have been 11 Star Wars movies released so far, not counting animated films and series like The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian, which further extend the timeline.

A movie marathon of just the live-action films takes just over 25 hours. For more details on the timeline, see 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

Among pirate 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, it's a thrilling adventure. While we await the release of Pirates of the Caribbean 6, you can marathon all the existing movies in one day.

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

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2 See it at Amazon Jurassic Park

For dinosaur movie enthusiasts, the Jurassic Park franchise is the ultimate choice. With six feature-length movies, short films, and an animated Netflix series, it offers a comprehensive dinosaur experience. The upcoming "Jurassic World Rebirth" is set for July 2025. The franchise spans two trilogies: the original Jurassic Park and the newer Jurassic World, all sharing the same timeline.

Watching all the movies at once takes just a little over 10 hours. For more information, see our guide on the Jurassic Park movies in order.

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4 Includes all six movies in 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and digital. See it at Amazon Indiana Jones

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

All five films can be watched in one day, with a total runtime of just over 10 hours.

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1 See it at Amazon The Conjuring

The Conjuring universe is vast and can be confusing for newcomers due to its complex timeline. With nine movies, including The Conjuring, Annabelle, and The Nun series, it's a rich horror experience.

Including all nine movies and the five shorts, you can watch the entire Conjuring universe 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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0 See it at Amazon Transformers

With "Transformers One" now out, it's a great time for a Transformers movie marathon. The franchise now includes eight feature-length films, known for their action, explosions, and humor. "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" takes place 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 will take about 18 and a half hours, perfect for filling two days of a weekend.

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10 See it at Amazon Harry Potter

Despite the Fantastic Beasts series' rocky ending, the Harry Potter movies remain a top choice for a movie marathon. Filled with magic, wonder, and memorable characters, the series is a classic. The recent game, Hogwarts Legacy, adds another layer to the universe.

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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3 See it at Amazon Alien

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

For a space-horror movie marathon, the Alien films are ideal. Watching every Alien movie in order takes just a little over 17 hours, and about 14 hours if you exclude the Predator crossovers.

Alien: 6-Film Collection

4 Contains six Blu-ray discs and digital codes. See it at Walmart Scream

The Scream franchise is experiencing a resurgence following the success of Scream 5 in 2022 and Scream 6 in 2023, with Scream 7 slated for 2026. 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. Find out where to watch all the Scream movies online.

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0 See it at Amazon James Bond

James Bond is one of the longest-running movie franchises, featuring 26 films across seven different actors. While watching every Bond movie in release order would be a monumental task, focusing on a single actor's era, such as Daniel Craig's, is more manageable.

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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1 Has 24 Bond films from the classic era to the modern ones. See it at Amazon 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 an ideal time to revisit the series. The prequel sets the stage, allowing you to watch the subsequent films without jumping around the timeline.

Watching all five Hunger Games films in one weekend takes just over 11 and a half hours. The new prequel is the longest at 2 hours and 38 minutes.