Top 15 Movie Marathons for Any Occasion

There are few better ways to spend a weekend than indulging in a movie marathon. Whether you're looking to fill your time or planning a fun and relaxing group activity with friends, watching hours of films in a row is a perfect choice. A great way to enjoy a movie marathon is to focus on one franchise at a time, immersing yourself in its world and characters. To help you plan your next binge, we've curated a list of 15 top franchises, complete with the total runtime for all the movies combined.

With the recent release of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," now is the perfect time to dive into a classic sci-fi movie binge. The franchise now boasts 10 films across three different timelines, offering a fascinating journey with our ape overlords. While we don't have the exact runtime for all movies combined, you can comfortably complete this marathon within a weekend. For a quicker session, you can focus on the new prequel films and finish in a single day.

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

Before the MCU took over, the X-Men franchise ruled the superhero movie scene. With 13 films, including the recent addition of "Deadpool & Wolverine," the timeline can get complex due to time jumps. For a shorter binge, consider following the Wolverine timeline. Excluding Deadpool, you can watch all X-Men movies in just over 22 hours, though including Deadpool is highly recommended for fans.

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88Contains 10 movies. See it at AmazonFast and Furious

Following the release of "Fast X" in 2023, the Fast and Furious franchise now includes 13 action-packed films. What started as a series about racing has evolved into a saga that even ventures into space, all centered around the theme of family. A marathon of all these films will take you almost 23 and a half hours. Check out our guide on how to watch the Fast and Furious movies in order for more details.

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3See it at AmazonLord of the Rings

One of the most iconic movie marathons is the Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novels. For a complete experience, you can also include the three Hobbit movies and Amazon's "Rings of Power" series. The six feature-length films take about 19 and a half hours to watch, and adding the two seasons of "Rings of Power" adds nearly 18 more hours. Our guide to watching the Lord of the Rings in order can help you plan your marathon, and check out 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 saga includes 11 live-action films so far. Including animated movies and series like "The Clone Wars" and "The Mandalorian" extends the timeline even further. A movie marathon of the live-action films alone takes 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 all pirate-themed movies, the Pirates of the Caribbean series stands out as a true franchise, featuring five films with Johnny Depp's iconic Jack Sparrow. While we await news on "Pirates of the Caribbean 6," you can still enjoy a full-day marathon of all five movies, which will take just over 12 hours.

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2See it at AmazonJurassic Park

If you're looking for a dinosaur-themed movie marathon, the Jurassic Park franchise is your best bet. With six feature-length films, plus short films and an animated Netflix series, and the upcoming "Jurassic World Rebirth" set for July 2025, the franchise spans two trilogies on the same timeline. Watching all the movies will take just over 10 hours. For more details, see our guide on how to watch the Jurassic Park movies in order.

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

Spanning over four decades, the Indiana Jones franchise features five films. With the recent release of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" in 2023 and a new game on the horizon, it's a great 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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1See it at AmazonThe Conjuring

With a surprisingly large universe, the Conjuring franchise can be confusing for newcomers. It includes nine movies, such as The Conjuring, Annabelle, and The Nun films. 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 over a weekend, including "The Nun 2."

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0See it at AmazonTransformers

With the release of "Transformers One," it's the perfect 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 that and move to the original films. Watching all the movies will take about 18 and a half hours, making it an ideal two-day weekend event.

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10See it at AmazonHarry Potter

Despite the mixed reception to the Fantastic Beasts series, the Harry Potter movies remain a top choice for a movie marathon. Filled with magic and beloved characters, these films capture the essence of J.K. Rowling's world. The new game "Hogwarts Legacy" adds to the franchise's appeal. Excluding the Fantastic Beasts movies, you can watch all eight Harry Potter films in just under 20 hours. Adding the prequel films extends the total to 6 hours and 49 minutes more.

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3See it at AmazonAlien

With "Alien: Romulus" added to the lineup, the Alien franchise now includes nine movies, spanning the mainline series, two Predator crossovers, and two prequels. For a space-horror movie marathon, the Alien films are unbeatable. It will take just over 17 hours to watch all Alien movies in order, or 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 renewed popularity. For a light-hearted horror movie marathon, watching all six Ghostface movies will take just 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 franchises, James Bond includes 26 films with seven different actors portraying the iconic spy. While watching all films in order would take over 54 hours, focusing on the Daniel Craig era offers a more manageable marathon of 7 hours and 40 minutes.

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1Has 24 Bond films from the classic era to the modern ones. See it at AmazonThe 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 excellent time to revisit the series. The prequel allows for a seamless viewing order. Watching all five Hunger Games films will take just over 11 and a half hours, with the prequel being the longest at 2 hours and 38 minutes.