Top 15 Movie Marathons to Enjoy Anytime

There are few better ways to spend a weekend than indulging in a movie marathon. Whether you're looking to fill up some free time or plan a fun and relaxing group activity with friends, watching hours upon hours of films in a row is always a great choice.

For an unforgettable movie marathon, nothing beats diving into a beloved franchise. We've curated a list of 15 of the best franchises to binge-watch, complete with the total runtime for all the movies combined, to help you plan your next cinematic adventure.

Planet of the Apes

With the release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes last year, now is the perfect time to indulge in a classic sci-fi movie binge. The franchise, which now spans 10 films, offers a captivating journey through various timelines, from the original series to the newer prequels. Even though the newer films are not directly connected to the originals, the entire collection makes for an engaging and enjoyable marathon.

While we don’t have the exact runtime for all the Planet of the Apes movies, you can comfortably complete them in a two-day binge. Alternatively, you can streamline your marathon by focusing on the newer prequel films and finish in a single day.

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X-Men

Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe took over, the X-Men franchise ruled the superhero movie landscape. With 13 films in its timeline, including the latest Deadpool & Wolverine, the franchise offers a rich narrative, albeit with a slightly complex chronology due to time jumps and the standalone nature of the Deadpool movies. For a more streamlined experience, you can focus on the Wolverine timeline.

Excluding the Deadpool movies, you can watch all the X-Men films in just over 22 hours. However, including Deadpool adds an extra layer of fun to your marathon.

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Fast and Furious

With the arrival of Fast X in 2023, the Fast and Furious series now boasts 13 thrilling films. What began as a series of racing movies has evolved into a franchise that's gone to space, all while maintaining its core theme of family. If you're in the mood for a high-octane, action-packed movie marathon, this series is the perfect fit.

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

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Lord of the Rings

One of the most iconic movie marathons is the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, an epic fantasy saga adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien's timeless novels. You can extend your marathon by including the three Hobbit movies and Amazon's Rings of Power TV series for a comprehensive journey through Middle-earth.

The combined runtime of all six feature-length films is about 19 and a half hours. Adding two full seasons of Rings of Power will add nearly 18 more hours of content. For a detailed viewing order, consult our guide on the Lord of the Rings in order, or explore 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, with The Acolyte concluding this summer and numerous upcoming Star Wars projects on the horizon. The franchise currently includes 11 live-action films, with the potential to delve even deeper into the universe with animated movies, The Clone Wars, The Mandalorian, and more.

A movie marathon featuring just the live-action films will take just over 25 hours. For a detailed timeline, check out our guide on all Star Wars movies and shows in order, or dive into the Star Wars Legends books for extra lore.

Pirates of the Caribbean

Among the many pirate-themed films, the Pirates of the Caribbean series stands out as the ultimate franchise, featuring five feature-length films with Johnny Depp's iconic portrayal of Jack Sparrow. While we await Pirates of the Caribbean 6, you can enjoy a full marathon of the existing films in one day.

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

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Jurassic Park

For a dinosaur movie marathon, the Jurassic Park franchise is your best bet. With six feature-length films, a couple of short films, and an animated Netflix series, this series offers a comprehensive look at prehistoric creatures. A new film, Jurassic World Rebirth, is slated for July 2025. The franchise spans both the original Jurassic Park trilogy and the Jurassic World trilogy, all set within the same timeline.

The combined runtime for all six films is 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 films, with the latest, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, released in 2023. With a new Indiana Jones game also on the horizon, it's the perfect time to revisit this classic series. If you're planning a Harrison Ford movie marathon, Indiana Jones is an excellent starting point.

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

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The Conjuring

With nine movies in the Conjuring universe, including The Conjuring, Annabelle, and The Nun series, this franchise offers a vast and interconnected horror experience. While the timeline can be complex, a weekend marathon is more than enough to catch up on the entire story.

Including all nine movies and the five shorts, you can watch all the Conjuring movies in just under 14 and a half hours. This makes it possible to immerse yourself in the entire saga, 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 packed with action, explosions, and Michael Bay's signature humor. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts fits earlier in the timeline, so you can start with that and then move 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 choice to fill a weekend with action-packed entertainment.

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Harry Potter

Despite the mixed reception to the Fantastic Beasts series, the Harry Potter movies remain one of the best marathons out there. Filled with magic, wonder, and beloved characters, this series is a classic that resonates with many who grew up with the books. The new game, Hogwarts Legacy, has also reignited interest in the wizarding world.

Excluding the Fantastic Beasts films, you can watch all eight Harry Potter movies in just under 20 hours. Including the prequels adds another 6 hours and 49 minutes to the total.

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Alien

With Alien: Romulus added to the mix, the Alien franchise now includes nine movies, covering the main series, two Predator crossovers, and two prequels. For a space-horror movie marathon, the Alien films are the perfect choice.

Watching all the Alien movies in order takes just a little over 17 hours, or about 14 hours if you exclude the Predator crossovers.

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Scream

Following the success of Scream 5 in 2022 and Scream 6 in 2023, with Scream 7 on the horizon for 2026, the Scream franchise is experiencing a resurgence. If you're looking for a lighthearted horror movie marathon, watching all the Scream movies in order is a fun way to spend October.

A marathon of all six Ghostface movies will take a little over 11 and a half hours. Find out where you can stream all the Scream movies online.

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James Bond

As one of the longest-running movie franchises, James Bond boasts 26 films featuring seven different actors. While watching all the films in release order is an ambitious undertaking, focusing on a single actor's era, such as the Daniel Craig Bond films, makes for a more manageable marathon.

Watching all 26 Bond films in a row would take over 54 hours, while a Daniel Craig Bond marathon 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 its way, it's a great time to revisit the entire series. As the most recent film is a prequel, you can watch it first and then move on to the rest of the franchise in chronological order.

Watching all five Hunger Games films in one weekend 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 alone.