A movie marathon is the perfect way to spend a relaxing weekend, especially when shared with friends. Franchise-themed marathons offer a focused and immersive experience. To help you plan your next cinematic binge, 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 ten films in this franchise, spanning multiple timelines, offer hours of entertainment. While a precise total runtime is unavailable, a comfortable two-day marathon is realistic, or you can focus on the newer prequels for a single-day watch.
Includes Digital Version Planet of the Apes Trilogy Blu-ray Collection
X-Men
Before the MCU, the X-Men dominated. Now including Deadpool and Wolverine, the franchise boasts 13 films. While the chronological order can be tricky, a shorter binge is possible by focusing on the Wolverine timeline. Excluding Deadpool, the X-Men movies total just over 22 hours. But let's be honest, 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 series, evolving from racing movies to space adventures, is perfect for a family-focused marathon. The total runtime for all films is nearly 23.5 hours.
Blu-Ray + Digital Fast & Furious: 10 Movie Collection
Lord of the Rings
A classic marathon choice! The original Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on Tolkien's works, is timeless. Include *The Hobbit* trilogy and Amazon's *Rings of Power* for an even more extensive binge. The six feature films total approximately 19.5 hours, with *Rings of Power* adding almost 18 more hours.
The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended & Theatrical)(4K Ultra HD)
Star Wars
The ever-expanding Star Wars universe offers 11 live-action films, with more on the horizon. Including animated films and series like *The Clone Wars* and *The Mandalorian* significantly increases the runtime. A live-action-only marathon clocks in at over 25 hours.
Pirates of the Caribbean
The five *Pirates of the Caribbean* films, featuring Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow, offer a fun, one-day marathon. The total runtime is just over 12 hours.
4K UHD Pirates of the Caribbean 5-Movie Collection
Jurassic Park
For dinosaur movie enthusiasts, the six *Jurassic Park* films (including *Jurassic World*) are the best option. With a new film confirmed for 2025, the combined runtime currently sits at just over 10 hours.
Out Now Jurassic World 6-Movie Collection (Standard Edition)
Indiana Jones
Spanning four decades, the five *Indiana Jones* films offer a great Harrison Ford marathon. With the latest film released in 2023, now is the perfect time for a rewatch. The total runtime for all five films is just over 10 hours.
4K UHD + Blu-Ray Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection
The Conjuring
The expansive *Conjuring* universe includes nine films and five shorts. This horror marathon clocks in at just under 14.5 hours, easily manageable in a weekend.
The Conjuring 7-Film Blu-Ray Collection
Transformers
With eight films, the *Transformers* franchise delivers plenty of Michael Bay-style action. *Rise of the Beasts* offers a unique chronological entry point. The complete marathon totals approximately 18.5 hours.
Limited Edition [Blu-Ray + 4K UHD] Transformers 6-Movie Steelbook Collection
Harry Potter
The *Harry Potter* films remain a classic marathon choice. Excluding *Fantastic Beasts*, the eight films total just 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 strong, the *Alien* franchise is a great space-horror marathon. The complete series takes just over 17 hours, or approximately 14 hours excluding the *Predator* crossovers.
Alien: 6-Film Collection
Scream
The *Scream* franchise's popularity continues to grow. A fun, lighthearted horror marathon, the six films total just 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!). A more manageable option is to focus on a single Bond's films, such as Daniel Craig's (7 hours 40 minutes).
James Bond Collection
The Hunger Games
The *Hunger Games* franchise, including the prequel, offers a compelling weekend marathon. All five films total just over 11.5 hours.
