Top 15 Movie Marathons for Any Occasion

There are few better ways to spend a weekend than indulging in a movie marathon. Whether you've got a lot of time on your hands or are planning a fun, relaxing group activity with friends, watching hours of films back-to-back is a fantastic choice. You can immerse yourself in the cinematic world, lose track of time, and enjoy the storytelling magic of movies.

While there are numerous types of movie marathons you can enjoy, 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 top franchises to binge-watch, complete with total runtimes for each series.

Planet of the Apes

With "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" released just last year, now is the perfect time to dive into a classic sci-fi movie binge. The franchise now boasts 10 films, each worth your time. Although the newer films aren't connected to the original series and there are three distinct Planet of the Apes timelines, it's still a thrilling marathon filled with our ape overlords.

While we can't pinpoint the exact time it would take to watch all the Planet of the Apes movies, the sheer number of films suggests a comfortable two-day binge. Alternatively, you can focus on the new prequel films and complete your marathon in a single day.

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X-Men

Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe took over, the X-Men franchise ruled the superhero genre. With 13 movies, including "Deadpool & Wolverine," the timeline can get a bit complicated 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 marathon.

Excluding the Deadpool movies, you can watch all the X-Men movies in just over 22 hours. But let's be honest, you'll probably want to include Deadpool because, well, it's Deadpool.

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Fast and Furious

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

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

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Lord of the Rings

The original Lord of the Rings trilogy remains one of the most iconic movie marathons. Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved books, this epic fantasy saga has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. You can expand your marathon to include the three Hobbit movies and Amazon's "Rings of Power" TV series for a complete franchise binge.

All six feature-length films total about 19 and a half hours. Adding two full seasons of "Rings of Power" will give you another nearly 18 hours of content. For a detailed viewing order, see our guide to the Lord of the Rings in order, or check out our guide to Lord of the Rings Blu-ray sets.

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Star Wars

Star Wars is a franchise with no end in sight, continually expanding with new projects like "The Acolyte" and numerous upcoming films. To date, there have been 11 Star Wars movies released, with more on the horizon. Including animated movies, "The Clone Wars," "The Mandalorian," and other series, the timeline grows even more extensive.

A movie marathon focusing solely on the live-action films will take just over 25 hours. For a comprehensive 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 movies, the Pirates of the Caribbean series stands out as a true franchise. With five feature-length films, all featuring Johnny Depp's iconic Jack Sparrow, it's a beloved series. While we await the release of "Pirates of the Caribbean 6," you can marathon the existing films in one day.

Watching all five Pirates of the Caribbean movies consecutively will take just a little over 12 hours.

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Jurassic Park

If you're craving a dinosaur movie marathon, the Jurassic Park franchise is your best bet. With six feature-length films, plus short films and an animated Netflix series, it's a comprehensive saga. A new movie, "Jurassic World Rebirth," is slated for July 2025. The franchise is divided into the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World trilogies, all sharing the same timeline.

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

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Indiana Jones

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, now is an excellent time to revisit the series. If you're planning a Harrison Ford movie marathon, Indiana Jones is a great starting point.

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 surprisingly vast, and its timeline can be confusing for newcomers. Comprising nine movies, including "The Conjuring," "Annabelle," and "The Nun" series, it's a rich tapestry of horror.

A marathon of all nine movies and the five shorts will take just under 14 and a half hours. You can catch up on the entire story, including "The Nun 2," over a weekend.

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Transformers

With "Transformers One" now available, it's the perfect time for a Transformers movie marathon. The franchise now includes eight feature-length films, all offering the action, explosions, and humor typical of Michael Bay's style. "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" takes place earlier in the timeline, so you can start with it before moving on to the original films.

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 top choice for a movie marathon. Filled with magic, wonder, and memorable characters, the Harry Potter universe is a timeless classic. The release of "Hogwarts Legacy" further enriched the franchise's lore.

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 totals nine movies, including six mainline films, two Predator crossovers, and two prequels. If you're in the mood for a space-horror movie marathon, the Alien series is an excellent choice.

It will take just a little over 17 hours to watch every Alien movie in order, or about 14 hours if you exclude the Predator crossovers.

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Scream

The Scream franchise is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity, with "Scream 5" in 2022, "Scream 6" in 2023, and "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 fun choice.

A marathon of all six Ghostface movies will take a little over 11 and a half hours. For streaming options, see where you can watch all the Scream movies online.

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James Bond

James Bond is one of the longest-running movie franchises, with 26 films featuring seven different actors as 007. While you could attempt to watch every James Bond movie in release order, it's easier to focus on a single actor's era. For a manageable marathon, we recommend starting with the Daniel Craig Bond movies.

Watching all 26 Bond films consecutively would take over 54 hours. A Daniel Craig Bond marathon, however, is a more reasonable 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 way, it's an excellent time to revisit the entire series. The most recent film is a prequel, allowing you to watch the films in chronological order without jumping around the timeline.

A weekend marathon of 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.