A movie marathon is the perfect way to spend a relaxing weekend, whether solo or with friends. Franchise-themed marathons offer a particularly 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 the recent release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, now's the perfect time for a sci-fi marathon. The ten films in the franchise, encompassing three distinct timelines, offer a captivating binge, even if the newest installments aren't directly connected to the originals. While the exact total runtime isn't readily available, a comfortable two-day binge is realistic, or you can opt for a shorter one-day marathon focusing on the prequel films.

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

36 Also available in full 4K. See it at Amazon

X-Men

Before the MCU, the X-Men franchise ruled. Now boasting 13 films, including the Deadpool and Wolverine entries, the chronological order can be tricky. For a shorter binge, stick to the Wolverine timeline. Excluding Deadpool, the entire X-Men saga clocks in at just over 22 hours. However, let's be honest, you'll want to include Deadpool.

### X-Men Blu-Ray Collection

88 Contains 10 movies. See it at Amazon

Fast and Furious

With Fast X, the franchise now boasts 13 adrenaline-pumping installments. This action-packed marathon, centered around family, takes nearly 23.5 hours to complete.

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

3 See it at Amazon

Lord of the Rings

A classic marathon choice, the original Lord of the Rings trilogy is a timeless epic. Including The Hobbit trilogy and The Rings of Power series significantly extends the viewing time. The six feature films alone take about 19.5 hours.

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

3 See it at Amazon

Star Wars

The Star Wars saga continues to expand. Currently, 11 live-action films exist, with more on the horizon. Adding animated films and series like The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian dramatically increases the runtime. Sticking to live-action films alone requires over 25 hours.

Pirates of the Caribbean

The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, featuring the iconic Jack Sparrow, comprises five films, easily bingeable in a single day (just over 12 hours).

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

2 See it at Amazon

Jurassic Park

The Jurassic Park franchise offers a surprisingly comprehensive dinosaur movie marathon. Six feature films, plus shorter films and an animated series, combine for just over 10 hours of prehistoric excitement.

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

4 Includes all six movies in 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and digital. See it at Amazon

Indiana Jones

Spanning decades, the Indiana Jones franchise consists of five films, easily consumable in a single day (just over 10 hours).

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

1 See it at Amazon

The Conjuring

The Conjuring universe is extensive, encompassing nine films and five shorts. This horror marathon clocks in at just under 14.5 hours.

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

0 See it at Amazon

Transformers

Eight Transformers films offer a Michael Bay-style explosion of action and humor. The complete marathon takes approximately 18.5 hours.

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

10 See it at Amazon

Harry Potter

The Harry Potter films remain a beloved marathon choice. Excluding Fantastic Beasts, the eight films take just under 20 hours.

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

3 See it at Amazon

Alien

Nine films make up the Alien franchise, including Predator crossovers and prequels. A space-horror marathon of the main series takes just over 17 hours.

### Alien: 6-Film Collection

4 Contains six Blu-ray discs and digital codes. See it at Walmart

Scream

The Scream franchise is enjoying a resurgence. All six films offer a fun, self-aware horror marathon of just over 11.5 hours.

### Scream: 6-Movie Collection

0 See it at Amazon

James Bond

The extensive James Bond franchise features 26 films across seven actors. A complete marathon is a substantial 54+ hour commitment. A more manageable option is focusing on a single Bond's films.

### James Bond Collection

1 Has 24 Bond films from the classic era to the modern ones. See it at Amazon

The Hunger Games

With the prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, now's a great time for a Hunger Games marathon. All five films clock in at just over 11.5 hours.