The 15 Best Movie Marathons to Watch Any Time

A weekend movie marathon is a fantastic way to unwind. This article suggests 15 movie franchises perfect for a binge-watching session, complete with estimated total runtimes.

What's your favorite big-budget movie franchise?

What's your favorite big budget movie franchise?

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Planet of the Apes: With the recent release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, this 10-film franchise offers a substantial two-day binge. Alternatively, focus on the prequel trilogy for a shorter viewing experience.

X-Men: This 13-film franchise (including Deadpool) provides a substantial viewing experience. For a shorter marathon, consider the Wolverine-centric timeline, excluding Deadpool, for approximately 22 hours.

Fast and Furious: The 13-film Fast and Furious saga offers nearly 23.5 hours of high-octane action.

Lord of the Rings: The classic trilogy, plus The Hobbit trilogy, provides approximately 19.5 hours of fantasy adventure. Adding the Rings of Power series significantly extends the viewing time.

Star Wars: With 11 live-action films and numerous spin-offs, a Star Wars marathon can easily exceed 25 hours.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Five films featuring Captain Jack Sparrow offer a manageable 12-hour marathon.

Jurassic Park: Six films offer just over 10 hours of dinosaur action.

Indiana Jones: Five films, spanning decades, provide a little over 10 hours of adventure.

The Conjuring Universe: Nine films and five shorts offer roughly 14.5 hours of horror.

Transformers: Eight films provide approximately 18.5 hours of robot action.

Harry Potter: Eight films (excluding Fantastic Beasts) offer nearly 20 hours of magic.

Alien: Nine films, including crossovers, offer a little over 17 hours of space horror.

Scream: Six films offer a little over 11.5 hours of slasher fun.

James Bond: 26 films offer over 54 hours of espionage. Consider a single Bond actor's films for a more manageable marathon (e.g., Daniel Craig's films are approximately 7 hours 40 minutes).

The Hunger Games: Five films, including the prequel, offer just over 11.5 hours of dystopian action.

Remember to check streaming availability and adjust your selection based on your preferences and available time. Enjoy your movie marathon!