The 15 Best Movie Marathons to Watch Any Time

A movie marathon is the perfect way to spend a relaxing weekend, especially when shared with friends. Franchise-themed marathons offer a focused and satisfying binge-watching experience. To help you plan your next cinematic adventure, we've compiled 15 fantastic franchises, complete with their total runtimes.

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Planet of the Apes

With Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' recent release, now's the perfect time for a sci-fi binge! The 10 films in this franchise, encompassing three distinct timelines (though the newest films are unconnected to the original series), offer hours of ape-centric entertainment. A two-day marathon is realistic, or you could focus on the prequel films for a shorter, single-day viewing.

### Includes Digital Version Planet of the Apes Trilogy Blu-ray Collection

X-Men

Before the MCU, the X-Men franchise ruled. Now including Deadpool and Wolverine, the 13 films offer a complex timeline. For a shorter binge, follow the Wolverine storyline. Excluding Deadpool, the entire X-Men saga clocks in at just over 22 hours—but you'll want to include Deadpool!

### X-Men Blu-Ray Collection

Fast and Furious

Fast X brought the franchise to 13 films. This action-packed marathon, focused on family (of course!), takes almost 23.5 hours. Check out our guide for the optimal viewing order.

### Blu-Ray + Digital Fast & Furious: 10 Movie Collection

Lord of the Rings

A classic marathon choice! The original trilogy, based on Tolkien's works, is a timeless classic. Include The Hobbit trilogy and Amazon's Rings of Power series for an extended binge. The six feature films total approximately 19.5 hours, with Rings of Power adding almost 18 more. Check our guide for viewing order.

### The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended & Theatrical)(4K Ultra HD)

Star Wars

The Star Wars saga continues to expand. With 11 live-action films released (and more on the way), plus animated movies and series like The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian, the possibilities are endless. The live-action films alone require over 25 hours. See our guide for the complete viewing order.

Pirates of the Caribbean

Five films featuring Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow make up this swashbuckling franchise. Awaiting Pirates of the Caribbean 6, you can still enjoy a satisfying one-day marathon (a little over 12 hours).

### 4K UHD Pirates of the Caribbean 5-Movie Collection

Jurassic Park

Six feature films (plus shorts and an animated series) make up this dinosaur-filled franchise. With Jurassic World Rebirth slated for 2025, the saga continues. The combined runtime of the existing films is just over 10 hours. Check our guide for the optimal viewing order.

### Out Now Jurassic World 6-Movie Collection (Standard Edition)

Indiana Jones

Five films spanning decades make up this action-adventure franchise. With Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and a new game, it's a great time for a rewatch. All five films can be watched in under 10 hours.

### 4K UHD + Blu-Ray Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection

The Conjuring

The Conjuring Universe is extensive, including nine films and five shorts. This horror marathon clocks in at under 14.5 hours, making it a perfect weekend binge.

### The Conjuring 7-Film Blu-Ray Collection

Transformers

Eight films of Michael Bay-style action make up the Transformers franchise. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts alters the viewing order slightly. The complete marathon takes about 18.5 hours.

### Limited Edition \[Blu-Ray + 4K UHD\] Transformers 6-Movie Steelbook Collection

Harry Potter

The Harry Potter films remain a beloved marathon choice. Excluding Fantastic Beasts, the eight films take under 20 hours. Adding the prequels adds another 6 hours and 49 minutes.

### Harry Potter: 8 Film Collection \[4K UHD + Blu-Ray\]

Alien

Nine films, including six main entries, two Predator crossovers, and two prequels, make up the Alien franchise. A space-horror marathon, it takes just over 17 hours (or 14 hours excluding the crossovers).

### Alien: 6-Film Collection

Scream

The Scream franchise is experiencing a resurgence. Six films of self-aware horror offer a fun October marathon, taking a little over 11.5 hours.

### Scream: 6-Movie Collection

James Bond

With 26 films and seven actors, a complete James Bond 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: 7 hours 40 minutes).

### James Bond Collection

The Hunger Games

With the prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and a new book on the horizon, now is the perfect time for a Hunger Games marathon. All five films take just over 11.5 hours.