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 the recent release of *Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes*, now is the perfect time for a sci-fi marathon. The ten films in the franchise, while spanning multiple timelines, offer hours of ape-centric entertainment. A two-day binge is realistic, or you can focus on the newer 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, there are 13 films. While the chronological order can be tricky, you can opt for a shorter Wolverine-centric marathon. Excluding Deadpool, the entire X-Men saga clocks in at just over 22 hours. (But let's be honest, you'll want to include Deadpool!) ### X-Men Blu-Ray Collection

Fast and Furious

With *Fast X*, the franchise boasts 13 adrenaline-pumping films. From humble racing beginnings to space-faring adventures, this family-focused action marathon takes almost 23.5 hours. ### Blu-Ray + Digital Fast & Furious: 10 Movie Collection

Lord of the Rings

The classic *Lord of the Rings* trilogy is a timeless choice. Including *The Hobbit* trilogy and *The Rings of Power* series significantly extends the viewing time. The six feature films alone take approximately 19.5 hours. ### The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended & Theatrical)(4K Ultra HD)

Star Wars

The ever-expanding *Star Wars* universe currently includes 11 live-action films, with more on the horizon. Focusing solely on the movies, the marathon clocks in at over 25 hours.

Pirates of the Caribbean

The *Pirates of the Caribbean* franchise, featuring the iconic Jack Sparrow, consists of five films, easily manageable within a single day (a little over 12 hours). 4K UHD### Pirates of the Caribbean 5-Movie Collection

Jurassic Park

The *Jurassic Park* franchise, spanning both *Jurassic Park* and *Jurassic World* trilogies, offers six feature-length films (plus shorts and a series). The combined runtime is just over 10 hours. ### Out Now Jurassic World 6-Movie Collection (Standard Edition)

Indiana Jones

With five films spanning decades, the *Indiana Jones* franchise provides a concise marathon (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, totaling under 14.5 hours—perfect for a weekend horror binge. ### The Conjuring 7-Film Blu-Ray Collection

Transformers

Eight *Transformers* films deliver Michael Bay-style action, explosions, and humor. The complete marathon is approximately 18.5 hours. Limited Edition \[Blu-Ray + 4K UHD\]### Transformers 6-Movie Steelbook Collection

Harry Potter

The magical *Harry Potter* films (excluding *Fantastic Beasts*) offer a nearly 20-hour marathon. ### Harry Potter: 8 Film Collection \[4K UHD + Blu-Ray\]

Alien

Nine films make up the *Alien* franchise, including *Alien vs. Predator* crossovers and prequels. The complete marathon is just over 17 hours (or 14 hours excluding the crossovers). ### Alien: 6-Film Collection

Scream

The meta-horror *Scream* franchise, with six films, offers a fun, lighthearted marathon of just over 11.5 hours. ### Scream: 6-Movie Collection

James Bond

The extensive *James Bond* franchise (26 films) requires a significant time commitment (over 54 hours). Consider focusing on a single Bond actor's films for a more manageable marathon. ### James Bond Collection

The Hunger Games

Five *Hunger Games* films, including the prequel, offer a dystopian marathon of just over 11.5 hours.