The 15 Best Movie Marathons to Watch Any Time

Planning the Ultimate Movie Marathon: 15 Franchises to Binge

A weekend movie marathon is the perfect way to unwind. To help you plan your next cinematic adventure, we've compiled 15 fantastic film franchises, complete with their total runtimes, to guide your binge-watching experience.

Planet of the Apes:

With the recent release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, now is the ideal time for a sci-fi marathon. The franchise boasts 10 films, offering a two-day binge, or you can opt for a shorter, one-day watch of the newer prequel films.

X-Men:

Before the MCU, the X-Men dominated. Including Deadpool and Wolverine, the franchise comprises 13 films. While the chronological order is complex, you can streamline your marathon by focusing solely on the Wolverine storyline for a shorter viewing experience. Excluding Deadpool, the total runtime is just over 22 hours.

Fast and Furious:

From humble racing beginnings to intergalactic adventures, the Fast and Furious saga now spans 13 adrenaline-pumping films. Prepare for nearly 23.5 hours of family-focused action.

Lord of the Rings:

A classic marathon choice, the original Lord of the Rings trilogy is a timeless epic. Including The Hobbit trilogy and the Rings of Power series significantly extends the viewing time. The six feature films alone total approximately 19.5 hours.

Star Wars:

The ever-expanding Star Wars universe currently boasts 11 films, with more on the horizon. A live-action movie marathon clocks in at over 25 hours, excluding animated films and series.

Pirates of the Caribbean:

Five films featuring the charismatic Jack Sparrow make up this swashbuckling franchise. Expect a little over 12 hours of pirate adventures.

Jurassic Park:

For dinosaur enthusiasts, the Jurassic Park franchise offers six feature films, plus shorts and an animated series. The combined runtime of the films is just over 10 hours.

Indiana Jones:

Spanning decades, the Indiana Jones franchise comprises five films, easily viewable in a single day (just over 10 hours).

The Conjuring:

This extensive horror universe includes nine films and five shorts, totaling under 14.5 hours.

Transformers:

Eight films of explosive action from Michael Bay. Expect around 18.5 hours of robot mayhem.

Harry Potter:

The magical Harry Potter films (excluding Fantastic Beasts) total under 20 hours.

Alien:

Nine films of space horror, including Predator crossovers. The total runtime is a little over 17 hours (or 14 hours excluding the crossovers).

Scream:

Six films of meta-horror fun, clocking in at just over 11.5 hours.

James Bond:

With 26 films across seven actors, a complete marathon is a significant undertaking (over 54 hours). Consider focusing on a single Bond's era for a more manageable experience (e.g., Daniel Craig's films are approximately 7 hours 40 minutes).

The Hunger Games:

Five films, including the prequel, totaling just over 11.5 hours.

Remember to factor in breaks and snacks for your ultimate movie marathon!