Top 15 Movie Marathons for Any Time Viewing

There are few better ways to spend a weekend than indulging in a movie marathon. Whether you have a lot of time on your hands or are planning a fun and relaxing group activity with friends, watching hours of films in a row is a fantastic choice. To help you plan your next movie marathon, we've curated a list of 15 of the best franchises to binge, complete with their total runtimes.

With the recent release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, there's no better time to dive into a classic sci-fi movie marathon. The franchise now boasts 10 films across three different timelines, offering a rich and engaging experience. Even though the newer films are not directly connected to the original series, they still provide a thrilling journey with our ape overlords.

While we don't have the exact time for watching all the Planet of the Apes movies, their volume suggests a comfortable two-day binge. Alternatively, you can streamline your marathon by focusing on the new prequel films, which can be watched in a single day.

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

Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe took the world by storm, the X-Men franchise ruled the superhero genre. With 13 movies, including Deadpool & Wolverine, the timeline can get tricky with time jumps. For a shorter binge, you can focus on the Wolverine timeline.

Excluding the Deadpool movies, you can watch all the X-Men films in just over 22 hours. But let's be honest, who would want to miss out on Deadpool's antics?

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88Contains 10 movies.See it at AmazonFast and Furious

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

All of the films together take almost 23 and a half hours to watch. Check out our guide to the Fast and Furious movies in order for more information.

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3See it at AmazonLord of the Rings

One of the most iconic movie marathons is the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, a timeless fantasy based on J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved books. You can expand your binge to include the three Hobbit movies and Amazon's Rings of Power TV series for a comprehensive experience.

The six feature-length films total about 19 and a half hours. Add two full seasons of Rings of Power for another nearly 18 hours. Our guide to the Lord of the Rings in order can help you navigate the series, or explore 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 wrapping up this summer and numerous upcoming projects, the series has grown significantly. There are currently 11 live-action Star Wars movies, with more on the horizon, not to mention the animated films and series like The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian.

A marathon of just the live-action films takes just over 25 hours. For a complete timeline, see our guide to all Star Wars movies and shows in order, or delve into the Star Wars Legends books for extra lore.

Pirates of the Caribbean

Among the plethora of 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, you can easily marathon them in a day. We're still waiting on Pirates of the Caribbean 6, but the existing films provide plenty of entertainment.

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

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2See it at AmazonJurassic Park

For 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, and the upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth in 2025, the series offers a comprehensive timeline from Jurassic Park to Jurassic World.

The combined runtimes of all six movies total just a little over 10 hours. For more details, see our guide on the Jurassic Park movies in order and where to watch them.

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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 consists of five films. With the latest film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, released in 2023, and a new game 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.

You can watch all five Indiana Jones movies in one day, with a total runtime of just over 10 hours.

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1See it at AmazonThe Conjuring

The Conjuring universe is expansive, with nine movies, including The Conjuring, Annabelle, and The Nun series. The timeline can be complex for newcomers, but it's a thrilling horror movie marathon.

Including all nine movies and five shorts, you can watch all The Conjuring movies in just under 14 and a half hours. This allows you to catch up on the entire story, including The Nun 2, over a weekend.

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0See it at AmazonTransformers

With Transformers One now available, it's a great time for a Transformers movie marathon. The franchise includes eight feature-length films, offering action, explosions, and humor. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts fits earlier in the timeline, so you can start there before moving to the original film.

Watching all the Transformers movies takes about 18 and a half hours, perfect for filling two days of a weekend with action-packed entertainment.

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10See it at AmazonHarry 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 and memorable moments, the series is a beloved classic. The recent Hogwarts Legacy game has further enriched the universe.

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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3See it at AmazonAlien

With the addition of Alien: Romulus, the Alien franchise now totals nine movies, including six mainline films, two Predator crossovers, and two prequels. For a space-horror movie marathon, this series is unbeatable.

Watching all Alien movies in order takes just a little over 17 hours, and about 14 hours without the Predator crossovers.

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Scream is enjoying renewed popularity with Scream 5 in 2022, Scream 6 in 2023, and Scream 7 on the horizon for 2026. If you're looking for a horror movie marathon that's fun and doesn't take itself too seriously, the Scream series is perfect.

Watching all six Scream movies takes a little 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

James Bond is one of the longest-running franchises, with 26 movies and seven different actors portraying the iconic spy. While you could watch all films in order of release, it might be more manageable to focus on one actor's era. For a start, consider a Daniel Craig Bond marathon.

Watching all 26 Bond films would take over 54 hours, but a Daniel Craig marathon is a more manageable 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 a great time to revisit the series. The latest film is a prequel, so you can watch it first before moving on to the rest of the franchise.

Watching all five Hunger Games films takes just over 11 and a half hours. The new prequel is the longest at 2 hours and 38 minutes.